Crazie posted:

Hey Banjo

Take the back off the old chestcold and wire in some computer fans (pick up from Dick Smith or somewhere like that) to force air through the elements, it will work wonders on 12V. As for this fridge I have a mate who works for Narva who put these fridges out, I will try and find out how good or bad they are.

Banjo (SA) posted:

Thanks Crazie - forgot to say in the post (but have in others on this topic) - I've already done the small fan thing - works very well...comes on when the 12 V circuit is on - ............and can't see us goin go to a compressor fridge just yet - the 3 way goes too well !

Crazie posted:

Hey Banjp

Still waiting on my mate to get back to me regarding the Repco frridge, but just reading through your jackaroo details and wanted to know where you have put the 25L water tank. I have got a 2002 Petrol and have been looking at adding a water tank. We went a purposely brought an old chestcold because they are so good. Love the 3 wat too. Cheers

Banjo (SA) posted:

This page is a little out of date now but the tank pic is ok. Custom Made SS with a bung in the side from a marine place. Goes in the triangular space made by the forward slope of the bottom half of the cargo barrier. Small vent at the top plumbed up to the roof. Inlet / outlet hose left foot side for filling and getting the water. I'm happy - easy to use and is in a place previously unoccupied.
Cheers.

Graham posted:

Hi Jules,

I have just bought one of those fridges. Have it running on 240 to check it out. Seems a pretty good unit for the price. Got some beers chilling to see the result. :-)

Am curious as to how you deal with ventilation if running it off 12v when travelling.

Do you leave space around it or is your setup such that bags, sleeping bags etc don't come in contact with the case?

Regards

Graham

jules15 posted:

G'day - we make sure we leave plenty of room around our "Finch/Chescold" - same difference - we also put a silver reflective screen on the window next to it - to keep direct sun off even tho we have heavily tinted windows - it all helps. - We couldn't find a screen thingy small enough - so got a steering wheel one and put a grommet and suction cap through it to stick on the window - works well - can be moved to the rear of the vehicle if necessary. We always use long life milk as well -so it doesn't need to be refrigerated until it is needed - can carry lots more that way - we at one stage made a cover out of a silver window reflector - put together with staples - which also helped in big heat when travelling - will not have any problem on gas - works best of all this way - will find it even freezes things if you have very cold nights - so don't turn it down too low overnight.
Happy travels -
jules