Engel fridge

I don't know why the difference but would suggest Engel might.
Have you contacted them?

Hi Brendan, had a look at them too, cant really justify the extra $$.
I have a 20 year old engel , looks more like 40 years though, had a very tough life ,it started making a couple of strange noises a few months ago thinking its on its last legs, I started looking around for a newi , Im not sure Ill get another engel, I dont think they are the same quality and value for money. But I did find another quality looking unit that Ill spend my money on, its a 40 litre similar to engel but fully Australian made. its called an evakool ED 40 L, apparently its a new model for them. I would post a link if I new how to, but have a look at australiandirect.com.au under chest style fridge/freezers youll find the Evakool ED 40 L, its $1107 delivered to your door including wireless thermometer, 5 year warranty.Looks pretty impressive.I reckon it would have the best cycle rate of all fridges on the market today due to having the fibreglass/foam insulation and the danfoss 35 compressor. The only problem I have is that my engel doesnt want to roll over. Its thermostat looks quite simple and basic meaning less to go wrong. Id like someone other than 4wd action to to a comparison with this fridge.
its more than $800 but less than the $1300 (plus transit bag) and is Aussie made. Dick Smith would be happy. Have a look and tell us what you think, Id rather buy a quality Aussie product at a good price over an import.
Edwin

Can't tell you the difference but I would expect the $1300 one to be better.....

But then again both may be identical except for the case as the sales guy said, there is a marketing concept whereby people think when two near identical products are sold and one is more expensive the more expensive one is better..... the other thing is the metal cased one has been around for donkeys years as in this case it was more expensive people will buy it based on previous experience and recommendations.

In other word they make more money from the metal cased one then the plastic case one as they know people prefer the metal cased version so you pay a premium.

I'm sure it would go deeper than that.

Brendan,

I would ask more questions and check with Engel. I have generally found that the units with a plastic case are described as "coolers" that is they may not be able to freeze.