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23rd October 2012, 10:31 AM
#11
Patrol Freak
Thanks all. I know this is a hotly contentious debate (on many, many forums) but it is always interesting to hear new views on it. Interesting that the views haven't really changed all that much over time. Waeco is a great product IMO.
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2013 Travelling Wilbury's Cape York Trip - bring it on!
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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23rd October 2012 10:31 AM
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23rd October 2012, 12:27 PM
#12
Patrol Guru
I have both, a 9 year old 50l Waeco that has never let me down, and a newish 37l Engel Eclipse I use as a drink fridge or freezer, works well also.
My choices where made on price, I consider both fridges to be quality gear, wait a while and good deals come along. Saved $350 on the Waeco and $300 on the Engel when I bought them.
I'm happy 
Time Marches On .....and on ..... and on
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23rd October 2012, 03:49 PM
#13
I have a an 32L (i think) Engel. I paid $750 new for it about 15 years ago and its still going strong to this day. Probably should get it serviced one day...
That has to say something for reliability...
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23rd October 2012, 06:15 PM
#14
Patrol Freak
Just on purchasing - has anyone used portablefridgesonline.com.au? Looks quite good and the pricing is not too bad. And does anyone know if you can buy additional Waeco baskets? Engel seem to do it but can't find any for Waeco. Might call them to find out. Reason I say is that the dual zone fridge/freezer has removable baffles and if I can get the fridge or freezer only basket then I can basically convert the dual zone as needed.
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Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.......
2012 Silver GU 8. Bullbar, Warn XD9000 winch, snorkel, towbar, roof bars and rack, awning, 33" Mickey Thompson ATZ 4ribs, 2" lift - Dobinsons coils and Koni shocks, more to come......
2013 Travelling Wilbury's Cape York Trip - bring it on!
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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23rd October 2012, 06:25 PM
#15
Patrol God
Strange you say ARB fridges are made by Waeco. They used to have an Engel copy.
Jumping from bed to bed maybe
Must remember waeco weren't around when we bought our engels 15 yrs ago
Last edited by threedogs; 23rd October 2012 at 06:28 PM.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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23rd October 2012, 06:26 PM
#16
Expert
I would ring a local service agent or weaco them selves. I think there head office is at Brisbane.
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23rd October 2012, 06:38 PM
#17
The Mad Ozzy
Also go to getawaeco website, factory ex demos good prices as well
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23rd October 2012, 06:58 PM
#18
Expert
Yer found out only last weekend. Both made in same factory in CHINA.
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23rd October 2012, 07:28 PM
#19
Hardcore
Iv'e got a 30 year old 60L Engel, been all over OZ, still going strong.
Cheers, the ferret.
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23rd October 2012, 08:04 PM
#20
Patrol God
I hear you Ferret pretty hard to kill an Engel. Don't even think I 've heard of one breaking down.
a friend in 4x4 club had old yellow job as his freezer, freaked a few out in remote communities
pulling out the ice cream and passing them around aaahhhhhmmm ice cream
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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