Yolco
Reference: CSX5
Car Refrigerators
Yolco CSX5 external battery for portable fridges, 187.2 Wh
The Yolco CSX5 battery powers a portable fridge where the engine is off and there is no socket around. Li-Ion cells with 13000 mAh (187.2 Wh), a 12-16.8 V output up to 120 W and a USB-A fast charge port up to 18 W. The box includes a mains adapter, cables for the fridge and the cigarette lighter socket, and a case.
Yolco CSX5 external battery
A stop of several hours, a wild camp, a picnic away from the vehicle - the compressor fridge needs a power source, and the starter battery is better left alone. CSX5 is a separate power source for the fridge and small electronics.
The battery holds 13000 mAh (187.2 Wh) at a nominal 14.4 V. The main 12-16.8 V output delivers up to 120 W, and the USB-A Fast Charge port charges a phone or tablet at up to 18 W. Four LEDs show the charge level in 25% steps.
Capacity 13000 mAh / 187.2 Wh | Main output 12-16.8 V, 10 A (max 120 W) | Net weight 1.16 kg |
Key features
- Powers portable fridges, 12 V cigarette lighter devices and USB-A devices
- USB-A Fast Charge port up to 18 W
- Charges from a cigarette lighter socket, from mains via the adapter or from the portable fridge supply
- Four-step LED charge indicator (25/50/75/100%)
- Protection against overheating, overcharging and full discharge
- At least 80% of rated capacity after 300 charge cycles
What's in the box
- Yolco CSX5 external battery
- AC/DC adapter
- Mains cable for the adapter
- Power cable for portable fridges
- Power cable with cigarette lighter socket
- Polyurethane case with self-adhesive hook-and-loop strip
- User manual
Technical data
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery type | lithium-ion (Li-Ion) |
| Rated capacity | 13000 mAh (187.2 Wh) |
| Nominal voltage | 14.4 V |
| Max charging voltage / current | 16.8 V / 3.0 A |
| Power draw | max 50 W |
| Cut-off voltage | 12.0 V |
| Output port | 12-16.8 V / 10 A (max 120 W) |
| USB-A Fast Charge | 5 V/2.1 A, 9 V/2.0 A, 12 V/1.5 A (max 18 W) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 83 x 43 x 225 mm |
| Net weight | 1.16 kg |
| Operating temperature | -10°C to 65°C |
| Charging temperature | 0°C to 50°C |
| Storage temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Storage humidity | 45-85% RH |
| Adapter input | 100-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A |
| Adapter output | 16.5 V / 3.0 A, 49.5 W |
| Manufacturer index | CSX5 |
Use cases
Powering the fridge while parked with the engine off, at a camp away from the vehicle or at a campsite without hook-up. The USB-A port tops up a phone or tablet along the way. Charge the battery from mains at home, from the cigarette lighter socket on the road or from the fridge supply.
The manufacturer's text contains two different sets of dimensions: 43 x 84 x 227 mm in the description and 83 x 43 x 225 mm (W x H x D) in the technical data. We quote the technical data table.
The manufacturer refers to portable fridges in general and gives no list of compatible models. If you want to power a specific fridge, ask us to check the fit.
Frequently asked questions
How do I switch the battery on or off?
Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds. The LED lighting up or going off confirms the battery is on or off.
Can the battery be washed under running water?
No. Clean the outside with a soft cloth, avoiding the power section and without harsh cleaning agents.
Why choose it
- Independent fridge power without draining the vehicle battery
- Full set of cables and adapter in the box
- 120 W output and 18 W USB-A in one unit
Order the CSX5 together with a Yolco fridge or ask us whether it will run your current fridge.
