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17th November 2016, 12:23 PM
#271
The master farter
For whats its worth John, I'd spend $600 on a second hand Engel or ARB fridge. I paid $600 for my ARB 47L fridge, and it came with an insulated transit bag. My 75L Engel I bought second hand, but it was brand new, the box had not even been opened. I managed to score this for about $500 under the going shop price. I did have a 29L Engel too which I sold for $400, and that was 20 years old!
I did see on FB a Kings fridge that caught fire, I can't comment on the other two. Waeco's are supposed to be quite good too.
Current draw is an important factor too, and their specs on how cold it can go below ambient temps etc etc. You really want an insulated cover for these things too, it get bloody hot in the back of these Patrols. I've blacked out the side windows and will be retinting the two rears to as dark as possible just to help.
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17th November 2016 12:23 PM
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17th November 2016, 12:40 PM
#272
Patrol God
I second @mudski with this one..
Imo much better off buying a good second hand unit than a new ebay special.
And another +1 on the insulated covers. Definitely keeps the temps lower for longer.. which means less power used..
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17th November 2016, 01:20 PM
#273
Hardcore
Hey mate if you want a cheap fridge that I've personally used have a look at the techniice or the evakool travel mates
I personally wouldn't pay Engel tax but I probably would Shell out for one of the ARBs as I think they are great kit.
Also the aldi fridges are rebadged Primus fridges and I've heard they are ok
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17th November 2016, 02:31 PM
#274
The master farter
Originally Posted by
lucus30
Hey mate if you want a cheap fridge that I've personally used have a look at the techniice or the evakool travel mates
I personally wouldn't pay Engel tax but I probably would Shell out for one of the ARBs as I think they are great kit.
Also the aldi fridges are rebadged Primus fridges and I've heard they are ok
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I can tell you this since owning both ARB and Engel. The Engel is better than the ARB in almost every aspect. Quieter, cools a ship load faster and just made better. Stronger construction....
Im no way saying the ARB isn't good either.
Just my thoughts.
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17th November 2016, 02:40 PM
#275
Hardcore
Originally Posted by
mudski
I can tell you this since owning both ARB and Engel. The Engel is better than the ARB in almost every aspect. Quieter, cools a ship load faster and just made better. Stronger construction....
Im no way saying the ARB isn't good either.
Just my thoughts.
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Yeah my viewpoint was more about the form factor that I like about the ARB. Lid design etc
Having said that I wouldn't pay full price for one
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17th November 2016, 03:51 PM
#276
The master farter
Originally Posted by
lucus30
Yeah my viewpoint was more about the form factor that I like about the ARB. Lid design etc
Having said that I wouldn't pay full price for one
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Yeah thats a good point. The way to unlock, open and lock again on this fridge is real good. Very easy for a nub like me.
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17th November 2016, 03:51 PM
#277
Hardcore
Originally Posted by
mudski
Yeah thats a good point. The way to unlock, open and lock again on this fridge is real good. Very easy for a nub like me.
Yup great design me thinks
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17th November 2016, 04:07 PM
#278
Legendary
Thanks guys.
I've had an aldi 3 way for almost ten years and never had a problem with it works well.
I hear what you're saying Mark. I'm not in a huge rush so I will decide on exactly what size I want (1 mid-largish or 2 smallish)and be ready to pounce when and if one comes up.
With Xmas coming up I'll keep an eye on the sales and if it's good enough may consider what's available.
Had a quick look at draws+ slides.😢
12/97 GEE YOU
4.5lt Gas blower. Lots of mods to come.....all in good time.
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17th November 2016, 05:45 PM
#279
Patrol God
FWIW I installed one of the computer fans to my engel ,,,later models with this feature were called turboed
My 40ltr has been going no stop basically well over 16 years its been off a few years now, as the Patrol is parked
till I can figure out how to fix it.
And 2nd hand engel would suit your needs highly recommend Engel,,,Waceo need very good connections
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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17th November 2016, 08:02 PM
#280
Hardcore
Originally Posted by
jay see
Thanks guys.
I've had an aldi 3 way for almost ten years and never had a problem with it works well.
I hear what you're saying Mark. I'm not in a huge rush so I will decide on exactly what size I want (1 mid-largish or 2 smallish)and be ready to pounce when and if one comes up.
With Xmas coming up I'll keep an eye on the sales and if it's good enough may consider what's available.
Had a quick look at draws+ slides.😢
3-way fridges have got nothing on compressor fridges you'll love them
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