Car Fridges , help with some stupid questions please

[04OFF]

13 years old cops a flogging in the boat as in gets the crap belted out of it , was also in the back of a ute for that time on the beaches , still runs like a dream .Attachment 36512
Down side needs 42 500 amp batteries 9 solar pannels and 5 chargers Lol
Steve

Is that a Engel Steve ?

[Shaun 4x4]

ive been thinking the same thing over the last few weeks. Ice box or fridge.

i reckon this is a great deal for the cfx50

http://catalogue.bcf.com.au/catalogu...ew=1&pageNo=14

[gaddy]

Yeah mate and well abused its had a rough life ,

[Mud Gecko]

I have a 40L Engle, it runs 24/7 in the back of my truck. I have dual Century N70ZZ batteries and I charge both of them every weekend with a ctek charger. When the truck is at home I have the fridge plugged in to 240V. There is nothing better than having cold beer on hand all the time (especially in Darwin )

[threedogs]

How many are you catering for< ???

[Mud Gecko]

Not sure who your asking, but the beers just for me. The mrs loves being able to have bottles kept cold for bub too.

[BigRAWesty]

On the thermo cover front.. I do use one, so it doesn't end up like this. Lol

Is that a Engel Steve ?

And I've never had an issue with glass..
Any spills wipe out. I read in the waeco specs that the fridges run normally up to 45 degree angle or something like that. But if you flood it I dont think a quick flip upside down will hurt it...

[janderson]

I also have a 40L Engle, that runs 24/7 in the back of the truck. Never had a prob in 14 years. My Uncle in the NT had one for something like 30 years, only prob he had was a 20 cent diode

[BigRAWesty]

Some cuts from the site..

Can I tip it upside down to clean it? (top)
With the CFX models this is not necessary as there is a drain bung in the base of the refrigerator for ease of cleaning and draining. With earlier CF models, yes you can upend the refrigerator if necessary for cleaning, but this should only be for a short period, you should not leave the unit upside down for extended periods and you should not restart the unit for several hours after turning the unit upside down, so that the oil can resettle in the compressor.

[rottodiver]

I have had both Engels and waeco.... Currently waeco, I have never had a problem with either, the downfall of engel is you need to buy a separate voltage protector to stop it draining the battery, where waeco have them built in. For me the dimensions of the waeco are better( being not as high but a bit wider), this is the main reason I use the waeco now. I find the waeco uses less power also( I have always had insulated covers on both). The waeco is lighter and you can change the side the lids open. The engel is stronger but I am yet to break a waeco.
So I am a vote for waeco on this one but I believe either way you wouldn't be disappointed( waeco,s are cheaper also)

Scotty