Fridge question

[Chubba]

Hi all.
Has anyone out there had anything to do with or know anything about the 52L Glacio Portable Fridge/Freezer.Price is right. About $400 on ebay.

[Clunk]

no.............. but do you have a link?

[my third 256]

here you go
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Portable-Glacio-Fridge-Freezer-Grey-52L-12V-or-24V-or-240V-/191042468989?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

[Cuppa]

Here it is for $400
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Portable-Fridge-Freezer-52L-Camping-Car-Boat-Fishing-Cooler-Refrigerator-/370947286137 (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?campid=5336709507&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fitm%2FPortable-Fridge-Freezer-52L-Camping-Car-Boat-Fishing-Cooler-Refrigerator-%2F370947286137)

Looks like a waeco copy
Power consumption 50w is a meaningless figure. Depending on your plans for usage the actual power consumption over a 24 hour period could be critical. 50w is a bit over 4amps @12v, but it’s duty cycle is all important. Also could be much higher if used as a freezer, and or in hot weather.
At the price it is probably worth a gamble, but don’t expect the back up that you would get with a name brand if anything goes wrong.
I had a shattered solar panel delivered from these sellers once & they tried to palm me off with a partial refund of about 10% of what I’d paid! I eventually ended up getting a full replacement but it was a battle. Left a bad taste. I’d suggest that if it’s working ok when you get it, that that would be as far as any ‘warranty’ went.

Cuppa

[Sir Roofy]

As cuppa stated looks like a rebadged waeco
its a gamble with these cheapies you might get
12mths out of it could get yrs but it will be the hot
weather and in the back of the car that you will
know if its any good

good luck with it

[Chubba]

I'm going for it. Will let you know how it goes.

[Cuppa]

I'm going for it. Will let you know how it goes.

Thanks, will be good to know what it’s performance & power draw is over a 24 hour period, at what settings & what ambient temp. And a follow up after you’ve had it & used it for a while to get some ‘real world’ info on it. Thanks for being a guinea pig. If it works out well, t could be a real bargain.

[deanfurley]

Any update on these? Did you end up with one?

[threedogs]

if everyone is saying a Waeco copy ,
what haven't they copied to keep the price down
I've asked them what compressor they use as its not in the stats

EG less insulation
thinner wires
cheaper compressor

[threedogs]

I asked them what compressor they are running and
it seems they use a SIKELAN DC compressor, so has
anyone any history with these at all

[Chubba]

Any update on these? Did you end up with one?
No sorry mate did not get one in the end. managed to get my hands on a frebbie, a coolmate I think from memory.