Waeco CFX65DZ

Hi Silkwood

I guess they have to people an incentive to buy one!!!LOL

Cheers

I'm not sure what brand the arb is but my mates was buggered within a couple of months of purchase from new.
I prefer an engel myself, not to start a sledging match.

Try the "Waeco seconds" site, much cheaper , we bought a 50l from there a few yrs ago and all that was wrong with it was a small smudge mark on the lid that you could hardly see ..and Waecos in my opinion are not a bad fridge. With the savings you could probably buy a dozen or so multi tools...

Evakool....Aussie made..Best insulation in market...lowest amp usage

Cheers
Richard

Forgot to mention....still love my Liemac

Richard

Hi Mark,

I have had both Engels and Waeco's. The performance was much the same.
The noticeable difference was the noise of the Engel. The "Swing Motor" (actually an oscillating motor) produced considerable vibration on the camper floor.
Our current 35 litre Waeco with its rotary motor is directly under our bed and its noise is barely noticeable.

The supplied power cords with either brand are adequate. It is the attached 'cigar lighter" type plugs which can be troublesome. Best exchanged for an Anderson plug.

No knowledge of Seabreeze Industries but a word about the 'Fridge Stand' that they are including. A 65 litre fridge is pretty heavy when full. That stand would need to be on a firm stable base to be safe. On a sandy base, a sinking leg will topple the whole thing. Depending on your vehicle arrangement you may need a fridge slide. But the multitool may be OK lol.

Here is how my fridge is mounted:

Many thanks guys. I'll try the seconds site. Good point about the stand.

If I end up getting the unit on ebay I might make a competition to win a free multi-tool!
;-)

Cheers,

Mark

Hi the CFX range of fridges are the better waeco fridges , When we have to replace our fridge it will be with a CFX fridge
cheers Judy

Hi Silkwood. Have alook at norcoast refridgeration company, they make trailblazer fridges that are used by the army and flying doctor . I have one thats over 20 years old and the build quality is first class with ali cladding and stainless fittings and you can change the theromastat yourself if you have to. Waeco put two thermisters in there fridges because they will fail and to fix will cost at least $300 to replace.. The fact that they put two in is an indication of how good they are. My mate is a fridge mechanic and they have a whole room of broken waeco and engels.
cheers Graeme.

G'day Mark
I had a Waeco for 5 years. Then it carked it, I think the main cause was me. The Waeco sat outside our van and at times was in the sun. This caused the lid to warp slightly and made the unit work too hard.
I recently replaced it with a Freezer from Powertech (can be used as a frig or a freezer) we decided that we realy needed a freezer so purchased a smaller unit.
Buy the Caravan & Motorhome on Tour Magazine released in February No 214 they have a comparison test on frig/freezers and that may help you decide. Email me if you can't find a copy and I will email the appropriate pages, though the file will be large.
Regards
PeteM

Hi yu silkwood,
We have the exact same fridge, have had it for two years, and no problems with it. The thing i like about it is that it has a 240v power cord, and 12v power cord, and you just plug in which ever one you want.
If i purchased another i would buy the next size down as the 65 is a BIG fridge.
baz

My mate bought an Waeco from Norwell and its been great.

That was my mates son from the above post!

4WD Action Magazine have just done a comparo on fridges. The Waeco came out on top.

I bought a 65DZ but the cooling element is only on one half of the fridge and you are relying on cold air from the "Freezer" section circulating to keep the "Fridge" section cool.

I sold it and bought a 65 normal fridge.

There's a better deal on the Seabreeze Industries website.

http://www.seabreeze-industries.com.au/products/Waeco-Portable-Fridges-96