Waeco, Engel & Reefer 60Lt Fridge comparison
Submitted: Saturday, Jun 26, 2004 at 16:24
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-OzyGuy-
The fridge debate will again escalate with the emergence of a new and less expencive model released recently.
The new Reefer 'DR' range of fridges is aimed squarely at the Waeco/Engel market and using the same compressor as the larger Waeco range of fridges, it can't be condemed for poor performance either.
Both the Waeco CF60 and Reefer DR60 models use the Danfoss compressor, however the Reefer DR60 uses the larger BD50 compressor.
Engel 60Lt uses the Sawafuji swing motor.
Sizes and weight are similar for each unit.
Prices are the real variable according to the various web sites and this is where the Reefer wins hands down, totally far and away better priced than it's nearest compeditor!
$1,500 Engel ($1,639
Ranger Camping)
$1,040 Waeco (Fridge
Shop)
$ 899 Reefer
The Reefer 'DR' fridge range has a full size evaporator plate which is plastic coated and sits in the wall of the unit. This plate in all models including the massive DR100 covers the full interior wall maximising the level of refrigeration.
The DR60 is the only unit under 80lt's that has the larger BD50 Danfoss compressor and as such I believe performs exceptionally
well.
The Reefer DR60 can maintain -10C at 50C ambient temp.
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http://refrigerationresearch.com.au/DR%20portables_3.html
Reply By: -OzyGuy- - Saturday, Jun 26, 2004 at 21:23
Saturday, Jun 26, 2004 at 21:23
Ozyguy........If you are taliking to me get my name right ->Sory, was I taliking :)
In answer to your question...a rthetorical question.....which is better?...a Range Rover or a Lada Niva -> I would prefer to drive a Rangie! Lada is underpowered.
Magnus,
You make it too complicated. You pay more for a better quality item, hence the philosophy. -> according to your statement an Engel is 50% better than a Waeco?
As I said...in the end they refrigerate! -> BUT, the two units use the same Danfoss Compressor system, why not buy the less expencive fridge?
For an extra $600 you can buy a new 60Lt Engel.
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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie SA- Saturday, Jun 26, 2004 at 22:07
Saturday, Jun 26, 2004 at 22:07
Ozyguy,
I'm not gunna say too much about which fridge is better etc....we all pay our hard-earned and get what suits our needs.
However, your comments seem to suggest that just because certain fridges use certain compressors, then the overall quality of each fridge is the same.......
You don't seem to have considered things like quality of fridge construction (ie: "robustness"...if there is such a word) and levels of insulation etc. Also, power draw is pretty crutial for those of us who run off 12v all the time and steer clear of caravan parks etc.
So, I bought my fridge cos' it's got a steel cabinet, it's the right physical size to fit in the allocated spot in the back of the Patrol and I'm fairly confident that it'll keep working for as long or longer as most others off a given amount of 12v juice.
It still pays to
shop around and this new fridge could be the duck's guts and most of us just haven't realised it yet. In the same way, I was looking back through some old 4x4 mags a few days ago and came across a press-release advising there was a new fridge about to hit the market; but the writer didn't think it'll sell very
well; it's name was "Waeco"!!! How wrong could he have been??? LOL
Old saying: "You pays your money and you takes your chances".
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