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25th November 2017, 06:48 PM
#11
Rotaredom
Originally Posted by
Clunk
Hey Todd, I also scored one of those for $0 a few years back. They do ok if used as you already stated. Stuff has still been nice n cold the next day when I've used it during weekends out.
I doubt if I'd ever buy a new one though
Yeh I wouldn't do out and buy one either, not for the coin they are asking.
Was actually also given a 3 way fridge a few months back by a friend, works great on 240V but didn't get a 12v lead or gas lead with it, she believed it no longer worked on 12v or gas but wasn't 100% certain. It was her parents and she passed it on 2 me when both her parents passed away
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25th November 2017, 07:29 PM
#12
Legendary
I'm sure you could get the gas going again , I remember selling them over 30 years ago not sure how old yours is though , pretty hungry on power but work really good on gas .
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25th November 2017, 08:17 PM
#13
Dribble Master
Should try and get a 12v lead for it. And if it doesn't work, then it shouldn't take to much to get it going........ Regarding gas, might just be a simple switch
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26th November 2017, 07:08 AM
#14
Rotaredom
Originally Posted by
Clunk
Should try and get a 12v lead for it. And if it doesn't work, then it shouldn't take to much to get it going........ Regarding gas, might just be a simple switch
Wouldn't even know where 2 start looking for leads
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26th November 2017, 07:09 AM
#15
Rotaredom
Originally Posted by
GQtdauto
I'm sure you could get the gas going again , I remember selling them over 30 years ago not sure how old yours is though , pretty hungry on power but work really good on gas .
I'd be happy if it only worked on gas, don't have the setup 2 run in full time while away on 12v
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26th November 2017, 08:17 AM
#16
Legendary
Combo of gas and 12 volt is ideal , run 12 volt till you get there then swap over to gas to save the batteries .
Take a photo of the 12 volt connection it might be a common plug or one that's easy to make up .
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26th November 2017, 01:02 PM
#17
I am he, fear me
That is a very old Chescold... sure says something for the quality when it is still working theses days.
Chesco, Electrolux and early Dometic were all the same/similar IIRC if you do need parts.
They use a lot of juice on 12V but they need the 12V option as Gas wont work when moving so you could only switch to Gas when stationary and level.
If you only want it for 240 no worries but it may be an idea to get it electrically tested after all the years
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26th November 2017, 05:27 PM
#18
Rotaredom
Originally Posted by
GQtdauto
Combo of gas and 12 volt is ideal , run 12 volt till you get there then swap over to gas to save the batteries .
Take a photo of the 12 volt connection it might be a common plug or one that's easy to make up .
Nah a 3 way would be awsome..... and that's what I keep telling the missus *L*, but she won't play
Pics of plug
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Originally Posted by
the evil twin
That is a very old Chescold... sure says something for the quality when it is still working theses days.
Chesco, Electrolux and early Dometic were all the same/similar IIRC if you do need parts.
They use a lot of juice on 12V but they need the 12V option as Gas wont work when moving so you could only switch to Gas when stationary and level.
If you only want it for 240 no worries but it may be an idea to get it electrically tested after all the years
Yeh very old, tried looking that model up on google and got next 2 zip info on it I don't want it 4 the 240V at all just the 12v and gas, At this stage not having the GQ on the road and no solar panels / extra battery, I'd just be happy getting it 2 work on gas but understand it needs the 12v 2 keep it cool while traveling.
As for testing after all these years I removed the wires and stuck my tongue on them before flicking the switch on....... trip 2 hospital confirmed it still works fine *L*
Also took the cooler for a quick 30min drive today with 4 still cold but melted ice bricks and 1 frozen drink bottle, left it in a 35+ degree car for 4ish hrs turned off and drove 30 mins back home and got a reading of 1.5 degress..... not bad at all
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Downside it won't fit in the boot so has 2 go between the 2 kids, which they where not 2 happy about
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26th November 2017, 05:36 PM
#19
I am he, fear me
The plug you need for the Chescold 12 Volt Lead should be a Britax B62A or equiv (you want the flush mount not the inline)
$18 or so https://www.caravansplus.com.au/b82-...es-p-1668.html
Yours is a very early one so centre pin looks different but I would replace both male and female plug anyway
Alternative would be to rrshole the Britax and put in an alternative
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26th November 2017, 05:51 PM
#20
Rotaredom
Originally Posted by
the evil twin
The plug you need for the Chescold 12 Volt Lead should be a Britax B62A or equiv (you want the flush mount not the inline)
$18 or so
https://www.caravansplus.com.au/b82-...es-p-1668.html
Yours is a very early one so centre pin looks different but I would replace both male and female plug anyway
Alternative would be to rrshole the Britax and put in an alternative
Thanks ET your a champ
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