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55L Compressor Fridge Freezer

Submitted: Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 09:42

Dax29 (Fraser Coast - QLD)

Hi all

Was wondering if anyone can provide some advice on this.

The fridge/freezer was advertised in the Repco pamphlet this weekend for $649. It states "Digital control panel, travel bag included, shut off when voltage is low. Up to 50d c below ambient temperature"

I was wondering how good it would be compared to other models like Engel, Waceo etc.

On the second page of the pamphlet it has a 40l compressor fridge/freezer for $1199??? So am a little sceptial

Any advice would be appreciated

Cheers
Dax

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AnswerID: 290562   Submitted: Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 10:46

stefan P (Penrith NSW) replied:

I guess it comes down to the brand of compressor, and quality of the insulation. How will it hold together after 000's of kms of rough roads? How long is the warranty? Is it a replace warranty or repair?

Who makes it?

Its a gamble that could end in disaster, or it could be a bargain

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FollowupID: 555921   Submitted: Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 11:02

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""How will it hold together after 000's of kms of rough roads? How long is the warranty? Is it a replace warranty or repair?
Who makes it?
Its a gamble that could end in disaster, or it could be a bargain""

Those comments from a Nissan owner??? :-))
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FollowupID: 555922   Submitted: Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 11:08

stefan P (Penrith NSW) posted:

Very good!! :):):)

Now back in ya hole!!

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AnswerID: 290580   Submitted: Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 12:53

Ray replied:

ARE YOU CERTAIN THAT IT NOT JUST A PLOY TO GET YOU INTO THE SHOP?????????????????????
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AnswerID: 290582   Submitted: Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 13:13

Cruiserman1961 (QLD) replied:

Howdy Dax,
i bought one last year, looks exactly like this one. Called Chillbox. Had it for 2 weeks and returned it. After 2 days in the back of the cruiser the compressor started banging and clanging. The demand on your battery is HUGE!!!! Drained my 100Ah deep cycle over night. The cover is crap, about the thickness of a lolli wrapper. It works fine on the included power supply. But then you wouldn't want to buy one if it only runs ok on mains power? Mine was a typical pice of chinese el cheapo. The shop took it back without any complaints to their credit, though. I now own a 40 ltr Engel and couldn't be happier. If you can afford it go for a decent brand. It will be cheaper in the long run, hey....
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AnswerID: 290657   Submitted: Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 19:39

Dax29 (Fraser Coast - QLD) replied:

Hey Udo

Thanks for the details response, just what I wanted to know. Think I'll give it a miss and as you said look at a name brand insterad

Cheers

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FollowupID: 556066   Submitted: Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 21:44

Cruiserman1961 (QLD) posted:

You are welcome Frank! Hey we might even run into each other, we are from Burnett Heads near Bundaberg.
Keep the shiny side up mate!
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FollowupID: 556075   Submitted: Monday, Mar 03, 2008 at 22:28

Dave from P7OFFROAD Accredited Driver Training posted:

and I'm from Hervey Bay ;-)


(don't know anything about the Repco fridge though--- sorry)
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AnswerID: 290841   Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 04, 2008 at 21:35

Dax29 (Fraser Coast - QLD) replied:

Thanks everyone for your help
Cheers
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