Auto Fridges
Submitted: Saturday, Oct 21, 2000 at 00:00
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Michael
I would like to hear from people that have had experience with the SUPAKOOL 60ltr 12/24v fridg. Also any reports on the 60 ltr Chescold
Thanks
Reply By: JOSEPH BAZ - Monday, Oct 23, 2000 at 00:00
Monday, Oct 23, 2000 at 00:00
Michael a friend of
mine runs a supakool on return to his fishing trips,he manages(better said his fridge)to keep the fillets frozen,he just returned from
Dampier(north W.A)bear in mind he only travels on bitumenized road while i been all over OZ with my engel(not bias by any chance) seriously when u are
miles from the nearest food source u have to put lots of trust on u gear.Hope this may help rgs JOE
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Reply By: Steve Barbuto - Tuesday, Nov 28, 2000 at 01:00
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2000 at 01:00
Michael,
Be aware the Chescold uses a completely different method of refrigeration to compressor style refrigerators. They generate more heat. They can not be safely run on gas in a confined space, such as a motor vehicle, even with the windows open. On 12V they draw a ton of Amps.... over 10A in fact, and they will not cycle off anywhere near as often as a compressor type fridge. Do not be fooled into thinking Engels are the be all and end all of reliability, they are good, but their insulation is a little lacking and the cooling plate is easily damaged inside. A bag is a must. The Supakool uses a Danfoss compressor and is a solidly made box with good insulation. It will be reliable. Also look into the Autofridge, they are an excellent unit. For the record, I have a Bushboy, which was purchased for 3 reasons... it was a
well made/insulated box, it had a Danfoss compressor... lastly, it was physically the size I wanted.
Steve.
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Reply By: Chris- Sunday, Dec 03, 2000 at 01:00
Sunday, Dec 03, 2000 at 01:00
Michael
My wife and I have a Chescold RC1180 fridge/freezer- now about 16 months old with 12 weeks of camping use.
Although a bit heavier than our previous compressor fridge (plus gas bottle) it hasnt missed a beat. (ice cream on a balmy bush night in QLD is wonderful!!).
Just returned from a trip to the Mallee (VIC) and the Chescold stayed ice cold (and the meat frozen) on 37 degree days.
Chris
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