60 litre tropical rated camper fridges

[muletopia]

The web has many threads , most of which throw more heat than light, on the subject of small camper fridges. There are success and failure stories for both 3 way absorbtion fidges and compressor fridges. I would like to track down a 3 way TROPICAL rated fridge no more than 500mm wide. Any ideas?
Thanks
Muletopia

[Stropp]

Try looking at trailblaza great fidge but you may need a smaller one as they have 3" foam insulation around them, mine is about 25 yrs old and still good although it is very big.

[Maxhead]

The web has many threads , most of which throw more heat than light, on the subject of small camper fridges. There are success and failure stories for both 3 way absorbtion fidges and compressor fridges. I would like to track down a 3 way TROPICAL rated fridge no more than 500mm wide. Any ideas?
Thanks
Muletopia

You could have a look at the Dometic fridge in 60L :http://www.dometic.com/enau/Asia-Pac...ctdataid=68387

Under 500mm wide. You will need to purchase their tropical fan kit as the fridge itself is not tropical. We have a bigger version and are more then happy with it. Works great on gas & 240v. 12V is more for travelling and will not cool food/beers down but will keep cold while travelling. Gas is most efficient.

[threedogs]

X 2 with Stropp Trailblazer and Nation Luna would be 2 best 12V jobs on market 3" insulation ,Great fridges , that the prices will reflect.
Nothing wrong with Engel or Waceo but not many work in high humidity, I'd be ringing ARB Darwin or similar to find out what works and what don't

[muletopia]

You could have a look at the Dometic fridge in 60L :http://www.dometic.com/enau/Asia-Pac...ctdataid=68387

Under 500mm wide. You will need to purchase their tropical fan kit as the fridge itself is not tropical. We have a bigger version and are more then happy with it. Works great on gas & 240v. 12V is more for travelling and will not cool food/beers down but will keep cold while travelling. Gas is most efficient.

Thanks Nisshead,
I was unaware of the "tropical fan kit" for these fridges,how much extra space do they take?
I guess that they push air up the back of the fridge so that correct installation with baffles and side insulation and sealing is required. Words of advice would be appreciated.
Muletopia

[muletopia]

Thanks Stropp,
I had a look at Trailblaza fridges, as they are compressor fridges and are fairly wide I will look a little harder for a 3 way job
Cheers
Muletopia

[Maxhead]

Thanks Nisshead,
I was unaware of the "tropical fan kit" for these fridges,how much extra space do they take?
I guess that they push air up the back of the fridge so that correct installation with baffles and side insulation and sealing is required. Words of advice would be appreciated.
Muletopia

I think the kit is just a fan, thermistor or a pyro. The fan kicks in when the temp on the condenser gets to a certain temp. From memory I think the fan draws the hot air out. I didn't install it as Jayco installed it in the factory, but I know it was a separate kit to turn it into a tropical rating. I will see if I still have the install instructions in the caravan.

I only remember it kicking in once beginning of this year on a trip when it was around 36 deg.

[threedogs]

Look at fan first. I've updated my 94 Engel to their turbo spec model with fan up grade from Jaycar, Just back from a very humid weekend on the Murray with no issuses at all.
Long time ago but its only like a computer fan, find the specs and match it might save a whole heap of $$$$ you never know.

[muletopia]

I think the kit is just a fan, thermistor or a pyro. The fan kicks in when the temp on the condenser gets to a certain temp. From memory I think the fan draws the hot air out. I didn't install it as Jayco installed it in the factory, but I know it was a separate kit to turn it into a tropical rating. I will see if I still have the install instructions in the caravan.

I only remember it kicking in once beginning of this year on a trip when it was around 36 deg.

Good on you Nisshead,
That is sounding promising, if you can find the install instructions that would be great.
Cheers
Muletopia

[threedogs]

My fan cools down compressor/condensor,,once covers are off there is nothing to look at. easy to replace the fan