The ICECO VL75ProD and ICECO VL90ProD are the two largest fridges in ICECO's steel VL Pro range. They share the same design: two compartments under two lids, one SECOP compressor, a 0°F to 50°F range in each zone, 12/24V DC and 110-120V AC power, and lids that open from either side or lift off. The real questions are how much space you need, whether the bigger box fits your vehicle, and what the extra capacity costs in weight and power. All figures below come from ICECO's manuals and our product listings.
Spec comparison
| VL75ProD | VL90ProD | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 79 qt / 75 L | 95 qt / 90 L | +15 L (20% more) on the VL90 |
| Zones | Dual, two lids, either zone can be shut off | Dual, two lids, either zone can be shut off | Same |
| Exterior (L x W x H) | 36.5 x 18.5 x 18.1 in | 38.3 x 20.7 x 18.1 in | VL90 is 1.8 in longer and 2.2 in wider; same height |
| Weight (empty) | 69.6 lb | 75.1 lb | VL90 is 5.5 lb heavier |
| Temperature range | 0°F to 50°F per zone | 0°F to 50°F per zone | Same |
| ICECO energy figure | 0.636 kWh/24h | 0.658 kWh/24h | VL90 uses 22 Wh more a day (about 3.5%) |
| Power input | 12/24V DC, 110-120V AC | 12/24V DC, 110-120V AC | Same |
| Colors we stock | Black, Olive | Black | |
| Warranty | 5 years compressor, 1 year other parts | 5 years compressor, 1 year other parts | Same |
Capacity: is 15 more liters worth it?
The VL90ProD adds 15 liters (about 16 quarts) over the VL75ProD. That is a 20% bigger box for only 1.8 in more length and 2.2 in more width, because ICECO kept both at the same 18.1 in height. The choice mostly comes down to trip length and headcount. A couple on a week-long trip, or a family on a long weekend, is well served by 75 liters. A family on a week or more without a grocery stop, or anyone running one zone as a dedicated freezer for meat or fish, will find the extra 15 liters easier to live with.
Because either zone can be shut off on both models, you can run just one compartment on shorter trips and save power.
Will it fit? Measure these four things
Neither fridge is small. Before choosing, measure your space for:
- Floor footprint. 36.5 x 18.5 in for the VL75ProD, 38.3 x 20.7 in for the VL90ProD. Width is often the deciding number in a cargo area between wheel wells or in a van aisle.
- Height with a slide. Both fridges are 18.1 in tall. ICECO's side-pull slide platform is 3.3 in tall, so on the slide the top of either fridge sits at about 21.4 in above the mounting floor (18.1 + 3.3), before any clearance for the lid.
- Lid clearance. Both lids open from the left or the right, or lift off, which helps under a canopy or shelf, but you still need room above the fridge to reach in.
- Vents. Leave space around the vents so the compressor can shed heat. ICECO's manual also asks you to keep the vents clear of water if the fridge is used in light rain.
Typical homes for these sizes, as described in our listings, are truck beds, truck campers, overland trailer kitchens, van builds without a built-in fridge and toy hauler cargo bays. If you have a specific vehicle in mind, measure the actual space; we would rather you check than guess.
One slide fits both
The ICECO side-pull fridge slide is made for exactly these two fridges and nothing smaller. Its metal platform measures 38.9 x 22.2 x 3.3 in, pulls out to a full 41.5 in, and ships with four tie-down straps. Both fridges sit within that platform footprint: the VL90ProD at 38.3 x 20.7 in, the VL75ProD at 36.5 x 18.5 in. Because the slide footprint is the same for both, the slide is not a reason to pick one over the other; the fridge size is.
Covers are different. The VL75ProD insulated cover and the VL90ProD insulated cover are separate parts and are not interchangeable. Our ICECO bundles page pairs each fridge with its own cover and the side-pull slide in one cart.
Power use and battery sizing
ICECO publishes 0.636 kWh per 24 hours for the VL75ProD and 0.658 kWh for the VL90ProD. ICECO calls these laboratory figures and says real use depends on conditions; it does not state the ambient temperature or set point. For the VL75ProD, ICECO has also answered on its product page that in Max mode at 0°F consumption is around 0.805 kWh per 24 hours, again for reference only. Real use rises with hot weather, frequent lid openings, a warm load and a low set point.
The simple math, using ICECO's figures:
- Daily energy: VL75ProD 636 Wh; VL90ProD 658 Wh. That averages about 26.5 W and 27.4 W.
- 100Ah LiFePO4 battery (100 x 12.8 V x 0.9 = 1,152 usable Wh): about 43 hours for the VL75ProD and about 42 hours for the VL90ProD. With the VL75ProD in Max mode at 0°F (805 Wh a day, about 33.5 W), about 34 hours.
- 100Ah AGM or lead-acid battery (100 x 12 V x 0.5 = 600 usable Wh): about 23 hours for the VL75ProD and about 22 hours for the VL90ProD.
- Solar to break even (daily Wh / (peak sun hours x 0.75)): about 170 to 212 W of panel for the VL75ProD and about 175 to 219 W for the VL90ProD at 4 to 5 sun hours.
In other words, the extra capacity of the VL90ProD costs very little extra energy by ICECO's numbers. The larger difference in practice comes from how you use it: running one zone as a freezer draws more than running both as fridges. Size the battery and panels for your real use with our RV solar and battery calculator, and see the RV lithium battery buying guide if you are adding a house battery for the fridge.
Which one to choose
Pick the VL75ProD if
- Width is tight: it is 2.2 in narrower than the VL90ProD.
- You travel as one or two people, or on trips under a week.
- You want the Olive color option.
Pick the VL90ProD if
- Your space takes a 38.3 x 20.7 in footprint and you want the most capacity ICECO offers in the VL Pro range.
- You feed a family for a week or more, or run a full freezer zone alongside a full fridge zone.
- You are fine lifting an extra 5.5 lb on the rare days the fridge comes out.
Compare them with the rest of the range in the ICECO collection or our ICECO 12V fridge buying guide. Found it cheaper? We'll beat it.
FAQ
Does the same slide fit the VL75ProD and VL90ProD?
Yes. ICECO's side-pull slide is made for both, with a 38.9 x 22.2 x 3.3 in platform that extends 41.5 in. It does not fit smaller ICECO fridges.
Do the VL75ProD and VL90ProD share a cover?
No. Each has its own insulated cover; the VL75ProD cover does not fit the VL90ProD, and the reverse is also true.
Are the two zones independent?
Yes. ICECO confirms each zone on both models can be set independently, and either zone can be shut off.
How tall are they?
Both are 18.1 in tall. On the side-pull slide, add the 3.3 in platform height.
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