XTM40 Fridge freezer
Submitted: Friday, Aug 28, 2020 at 18:29
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Bloffy13
G'day all,
Bloffy from WA here. First post on this
forum but I have stalked it in the background in the past.
I have been a four wheel driver even before I could afford one. Done one and a half hot laps over the years. Been a 4WD club member and even secretary for several years and even did a "little bit" of offroading while wearing green pyjamas and, more recently,
orange ones (SES).
I run a bog standard extra cab (or whatever) Nissan Navara with a tray back and a leaky (at the moment) tradie cover that I am trying to do up as a cheap as chips camper.
I love hiking, kayaking and camping and trying to convince my Truly Significant Other of 30+ years that she will enjoy it to.
As I am on shoestring budget, I am looking at getting an XTM40 fridge freezer but can't find any reviews. Anyone here got one or otherwise.
Please don't start a debate on why your Engel is so much better or your 2000 year old Waeco is tops. I agree. I have had both and used them both to death . Just want to find out if the XTM is any good.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers
Bloffy
Reply By: Bloffy13 - Saturday, Aug 29, 2020 at 10:23
Saturday, Aug 29, 2020 at 10:23
Hi guys,
Two corrections. Firstly, my most beloved pointed out the Waeco was actually an Autofridge. My bad. Still a great fridge. Totally rated it. Was like 70l and never missed a beat for 10 months around back roads of Australia, from WA desert to
Cape York in October to Tassie in March for a family of four.
Second was I did see the
BCF reviews. Was looking for independent reviews.
Thanks for those that have replied.
Cheers
Bloffy
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Reply By: Bazooka - Monday, Aug 31, 2020 at 11:27
Monday, Aug 31, 2020 at 11:27
Just a heads-up for Bloffy and anyone else looking for a decent cheap 40-50l fridge, albeit an outdated model.
On Sat Sept 12 ALDI is selling an old model Waeco/Dometic fridge, with cover, for $499. Can't see the model details in the image, could be CF40 or 50 - previous ALDI sales have been the CF50 :
ALDI Waeco 50l.
No doubt very limited stock and you'd have to be in when the doors open to snag one.
Pic from the upcoming
catalogue here
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Follow Up By: Bloffy13 - Monday, Aug 31, 2020 at 11:44
Monday, Aug 31, 2020 at 11:44
Thanks Bazooka.
Unfortunately I am in
Albany and the nearest Aldi is 400km away. I also only have limited space behind my seats and the 40l fits perfectly. Not sure if the 50l would be too big....
Appreciate your keeping an eye out for me.
Cheers
Bloffy
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Follow Up By: Outbackogre - Monday, Aug 31, 2020 at 21:50
Monday, Aug 31, 2020 at 21:50
I'd say the Aldi one is a CF40, because the latch is on the end of the lid (the latch on the 50 is on the side of the lid). The Aldi one looks very similar to the XTM 40.
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Follow Up By: Bazooka - Monday, Aug 31, 2020 at 23:00
Monday, Aug 31, 2020 at 23:00
Well spotted Ogre.
If it is the CF40 potential purchasers MIGHT be able to price match in
BCF. Saw a Waeco CF40 in my local store for $699 (I think) only 3 days ago. Wasn't paying a lot of attention but was a little shocked to see that model still being sold. It wasn't old stock either. Dometic offloading the last of the model perhaps?
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