Im actually getting keen on the Waeco CFX-40, i do like the sound of the Engel, but the Waeco seems to have so much more to offer, the only down sides compared to Engel i can see, are unconfirmed reports about reliability, plus power consumption figures ?

As i see it, the Engel 40 L (anniversary model) is a great fridge, but has some things i dont like when compared to the Waeco, these are my own personal thoughts /concerns, and remember, ive never had a car fridge before, so could be way off the mark.





What i have come across so far......


The Engel has a space between the walls and the evaporator plate, very difficult to clean in the gap (Waeco is flush)

The Engel internal cavity seems norrower and deeper, so you will have to remove more stuff to get to something sitting on the bottom.

The Engel has no drain plug, so cleaning spillages is harder, especially in situations where you cant afford to have your food getting warm (waiting period after you turned it upside down)





The Engel lid/catch is almost a two hand job, Waeco is one hand open, and just latches shut by itself (good if you have kids), no extra catch to hook and seal.

Also the Engel bag has 2 zips to undo to get into the fridge, the Waeco looks like velcro ?, if it is, the Waeco is going to be much easier to open.


The Engel controls and display is at the top/back end of the fridge behind the hinges ,so harder to see/get to, the Waeco has it all right at the front.




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