Car Fridges , help with some stupid questions please

[gaddy]

[QUOTE=Westy's Accessories;445353]On the thermo cover front.. I do use one, so it doesn't end up like this.

I think it gives it character ,

[04OFF]

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

The gold Engel im looking at has the voltage protector (dont know why its not factory on the whole range ? pretty poor really)

You are the first person ive come across that have put Waeco before Engel with regard to power consumption ?

[jack]

Engel for me, daughter worked in Pt Hedland for three years at store selling both Engel and Waeco. According to her most of the warranty returns were Waeco by far, they struggled with the humidity. Also had issues getting them repaired.
I've got the Gold Engel same as Winnie. Never missed a beat on the Cape trip, the guy with the Waeco had issues.
Could be coincidence.

[rottodiver]

The gold Engel im looking at has the voltage protector (dont know why its not factory on the whole range ? pretty poor really)

You are the first person ive come across that have put Waeco before Engel with regard to power consumption ?

I am comparing 80 litre engel to waeco, definitely find the waeco chews less battery power.... Maybe the whole engel range now has voltage protection( not sure)..

As far as humidity etc, I keep the 80 litre in the camper trailer and humidity hasn't been a problem...touch wood. Also find the waeco way quieter and being in the camper trailer we notice it when going to sleep...

I know I am I. The minority when it comes to waeco but this is just through my experience, but don't get me wrong the engel never caused me any drama ever and if the waeco did play up at all I may just have to change back...

Scotty

[threedogs]

With a few 4x4 shows on ATM, you may be able to secure a model run out fridge at a great price.
The transit bag is great as it insulates your fridge and keeps it looking great.
There is a mob called two-zone who make fridge extensions, more like a veg crisper. on top,
and cold drinks below.
I run Limo tint in the cargo area to further assist the Engel

[04OFF]

I am comparing 80 litre engel to waeco, definitely find the waeco chews less battery power.... Maybe the whole engel range now has voltage protection( not sure)..

Is your Waeco from the "CFX" range, as these are a pretty new model, and from what i can find out, have only been out for 12 months or so ?, and apparently use a new design/different compressor etc to the older models, perhaps they are more efficient than the Engels ?

[04OFF]

Engel for me, daughter worked in Pt Hedland for three years at store selling both Engel and Waeco. According to her most of the warranty returns were Waeco by far, they struggled with the humidity. Also had issues getting them repaired.
I've got the Gold Engel same as Winnie. Never missed a beat on the Cape trip, the guy with the Waeco had issues.
Could be coincidence.

How long ago was this, and was it before the Waeco CFX models were on the market ?

What perecentage did they sell of each brand though ,as Waecos seem to be a bit cheaper to purchase, it would make sense they may sell more, so more returns ?

[rottodiver]

No I have the waeco coolfeeze.... The new ones do look great though... Thought I would have a look at the specs and my 80 litre waeco uses 2 amps and the engel 80 litre uses 4.2 amps, the first time I have really ready the power consumption specs but as I have noticed...
Another thing.... Waeco have a waeco seconds list which they sell them a lot cheaper... These are the display models etc with full warranties, not sure if engel do..

Scotty

P.s the amps rating was actually .5 to 4.2 amps max on the engel and the waeco just said 2 amps but I can assure you the batteries drained a heck of a lot quicker with the engel...
And again I am not promoting waeco over engel(although it does read like that) I am happy with both, it is just turns out the waeco dimensions fit where the engel ones don't.

[threedogs]

@ rotto I hear you the engel 60ltr shape would be better to live out of in the 40 ltr.
Maybe they are tall and deep for a reason

[rottodiver]

The latest issue for me was the height of the 80 litre engel, I needed it to be under 550 mm high on memory so I could slide it out the back of the camper trailer under the cross bar, it was a little too high and the Engels are quite heavy so it wasn't practical to lift in and out from the top ... The waeco fits in perfect and they are so light compared to the engel...
But I did have the engel for 6 odd years in the back of the patrol on top of the drawers and then on a drop slide in the patrol and it was great for that configuration.

Scotty