Evakool Glacier G50

Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 10, 2016 at 02:28
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Hi all , seen this model advertised at a very good price , has anybody on the forum had any issues with these models ? , thanks in advance.
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Reply By: Sigmund - Wednesday, Aug 10, 2016 at 06:48

Wednesday, Aug 10, 2016 at 06:48
Not a random sample but worth a read:http://www.productreview.com.au/p/evakool-glacier-fridge-freezer.html
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Follow Up By: marty d - Wednesday, Aug 10, 2016 at 07:20

Wednesday, Aug 10, 2016 at 07:20
Thanks for the heads up !
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Reply By: marty d - Wednesday, Aug 10, 2016 at 07:41

Wednesday, Aug 10, 2016 at 07:41
We have been looking up as many customer reviews as possible , normally Evakool gets very good reports , mind you every now and then just about every make seems to let a dud slip through . Nowadays most probs seem to be related to the digital controls , our older Waeco has the manual slides , never a problem , but its always an informed guess where to set it depending on weather ! . Asi said we are happy with the CDF 35 but wanted to keep it as a designated freezer for longer trips and use the new one as a fridge or on shorter journeys just use the G50 , cheers.
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Reply By: Danny 1 - Wednesday, Aug 10, 2016 at 07:53

Wednesday, Aug 10, 2016 at 07:53
I bought the national luna ..dearer yes.. But so far really efficient and works as it should..very good insulation..
A few companies are trying to copy the national Luna system of 1 compressor and 2 thermostats..time will tell ..
I used to run 2 Engels but using 1 on freeze is very hard on batteries ifn you are not traveling or running generators every day
Just remember you get what you pay for..hopefully
Regards Danny
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Reply By: marty d - Wednesday, Aug 10, 2016 at 08:04

Wednesday, Aug 10, 2016 at 08:04
Yes Danny1 , thing is even Ozzy built or even European gear have parts made in you know where inside them . I would say most if not all major Fridge manufacturers don't want warranty claims/bad publicity going out of their front gates , and I hope I don't start a war , but even the much vaunted Engels have probs now and again ! , I suppose customer care or lack of then becomes a major issue .
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Reply By: marty d - Saturday, Aug 13, 2016 at 03:23

Saturday, Aug 13, 2016 at 03:23
Thanks Danny1 , a lot of my travels involve driving most of the day , then pulling up at dusk , enough miles to run the Freezer and Fridge and replenish the batteries I reckon , cheers..
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Follow Up By: Sigmund - Thursday, Aug 18, 2016 at 06:31

Thursday, Aug 18, 2016 at 06:31
EvaKool publish the current drawn by their fridges. I've found with my new RFE60 that the actual is twice or more than that, such that with 220 Ah of storage I couldn't use it in fridge/freezer mode.

The unit is now back at EvaKool for testing.
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Reply By: Batt's - Wednesday, Aug 17, 2016 at 20:45

Wednesday, Aug 17, 2016 at 20:45
Sorry can't help with that fridge.

I have an RF47 fibreglass Evakool still running after 12 yrs.

My neighbour bought a 45ltr Techniice fridge over 18 months ago it works well and has a very low current draw.

A friend has had an Engel 38ltr Eclipse for a couple of yrs and says it's great and it's a lot cheaper than the metal case 40ltr.
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