Personal Cab Refrigerator Recommendations.

They make some smaller ones that are less expensive. Have a look on amazon.

 

We have an actual fridge built in in our truck. I've always used the plug in cooler like you bought. We still use one for additional cooling space. Never had any issues except for blown fuses once in awhile. But yea the plugs do get nice an hot.

 

When I was a company driver I used them, but the average life span is around a year. I finally figured out to buy them at Walmart and get the 1 year extended warranty for a few bucks more. Save the original box and you can basically get a new fridge every year for free. Yes the DC plugs get very hot which usually result in the fuses blowing constantly, That's when you turn it in for a new one. It just sucks when they go out when they're full of food and you're not close to a Walmart.

 

An inverter, microwave and fridge should be basic equipment these days for OTR. Yes it cost a company money but to keep a driver out for weeks or more at a time they should do what they can to keep drivers comfortable.
It would reduce turn over.

 

I have the Freightliner replacement from truck fridge , Its a custom size but I bought it used on Craigslist from another driver for half the price new and its been going strong for 3 years . Its strong enough to freeze foods even in the non freezer portion , I have to crank it down or drinks turn to slushies .