Car Fridges , help with some stupid questions please

[threedogs]

I pulled my Engel apart to fit a fan [turbo] on later models,
there is nothing under covers, I also fitted a led light that
worked via a mercury switch, I wired this to the dead side of the fuse,
best thing ever IMO, now STD in most new models,
Was approached by Engel when word got out.
The light I had designed had a self learning eccellerometer, brainy little light
could tell if stationary or moving, even if parked on an angle, powered by single AAA battery
never went ahead with it though, bummer

[Drewboyaus]

The ARB has an LED interior light, is super easy to clean because of the drain plug in the bottom, is lighter than the Engel, the lid is both easy to remove yet very secure on hinges I can't imagine you'd ever break and it's pretty efficient. Max draw for my 60L is about 4A or less and the average is .89A per hour.
Go to a few places and have a look and a play with each of the brands because to be honest, whether it's a Waeco, Engel or ARB you'll be splitting hairs on the quality and performance of each (they all have their good and not as good points) and it will probably come down to which suits your available space better.
On that topic, I was going to get the 47L ARB and then on reviewing the space I had, decided to go the larger 60L because with a young family the extra size was useful and the shape (lower and longer) better suited my available space......

[threedogs]

Waceo weren't around when I bought my Engel, '92.
60lt was way too big, thus I brought the ice box
I did get a set of Engel hinges off a rep so my 40 hinges the other way,
and hinges are so the lid wont come off when lifting

[Shaun 4x4]

Well I went to bcf and bought that cfx 50. Last day of the sale and was there last one so thought why not. Lol

[Gstone]

Well I went to bcf and bought that cfx 50. Last day of the sale and was there last one so thought why not. Lol

I've had the CFX50 since the week they were released and I've been very happy with it. Seems sturdy, and operates exactly as advertised.

[Drewboyaus]

Well I went to bcf and bought that cfx 50. Last day of the sale and was there last one so thought why not. Lol

Nice one! Now to fill it up and go for a drive.......

[jack]

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 ?

Less than 12 months ago, not sure of the percentage but she said Engel was the preferred choice up there. I'll get some more details when she gets back from the high country.

[the ferret]

I have a 30 year old Engel, been around OZ twice, is now in the garage and can still freeze stubbies till they explode, it's a 60 L, I would go for the 60L, I also tip it upside down to wash it out, still going strong, cost me 300 bucks brand new.
Cheers, the ferret.

[Drewboyaus]

I have a 30 year old Engel, been around OZ twice, is now in the garage and can still freeze stubbies till they explode, it's a 60 L, I would go for the 60L, I also tip it upside down to wash it out, still going strong, cost me 300 bucks brand new.
Cheers, the ferret.

Yeah but that 300 bucks was just after we changed to decimal currency......
LMFAO

[megatexture]

Waecos for me,we've had our 80 ltr 4years and use it frequently and its done some big trips over Xmas hols(48 degree days in the shade).
We also have a 50 ltr that we just use for drinks that's we got in a stock clearance when the CFX models come out.

both are the cf models and use the danfoss compressor that they no longer use as they have there own brand comperssor now apparently, One point that put me off the engel other then the price and the thought of the metal outer case rusting was the extra 10kg between them though this would be less with a smaller capacity fridge.

Never had any need to tip them over to clean it out, I just wipe it out and if I have a spill just soak it up with a towel or sponge

I have insulated bags on both and also have 10mm polystyrene sheets slipped between the bag and the fridge , but at the least I would recommend getting a bag.

Not sure if I would trust running the fridge on a starter but if you do using a Waeco you can set the protection cut off to 3 levels to turn the fridge off to save the battery from discharging to dangerous levels.


We load gear on and all around our fridges and the 50 ltr sits between the 2 kids in the middle seat so we can open and get into it while on the road.


Cans fit tighter in the fridge so you can fit more and they cool down faster .
if you accidently freeze a can they tend to expand poping the bottom out before they bust whereas a bottle can't expand at all so will pop the top or shatter the whole bottle making a mess sooner than a can. hope that makes sense.