Waeco V Engle
Submitted: Saturday, Sep 18, 2004 at 20:26
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kelpie
My heartfelt thanks to all of you who sent me a reply. I was wondering if anyone knows what engle or waco are like on 12 volt as all the ones i have seen so far have been hooked up to 240 volt at shops. I spoke to a fellow here in Inglewood today who has a 80 ltr Waeco and is considering selling it to me for $1000. It is 3 mths old so i assume it would be still covered by factory warranty!!, mind you i haven't asked as yet. it comes with a cover and converter. He has had a drama with
solar power etc and told me it keeps flatening his battery!!!. One reason he said was the solar panel is supposed to run a 60 ltr not an 80ltr. I had a look at it tonight and it was running on 240 and it was very cold.(beer was good as
well). I know what you are thinking but i didn't drink to much to cloud my judgement.
I havent asked him about the 12 volt when he runs it in his car i am keen to know if it maintains the freezer when travelling!!. Has anyone had any experience with flat batteries from either Engle or Waeco and how
well do they do when travelling?
Kelpie
Reply By: Steve L - Saturday, Sep 18, 2004 at 20:44
Saturday, Sep 18, 2004 at 20:44
Kelpie,
I own a Waeco (only a 40 litre) and can confirm that they have absolutely no problem maintaining freezer temperatures when run on 12v. You'll be surprised how far below freezing they can go - I regularly froze everything before I got the hang of the settings.
I can also state that the Waecos have voltage cutouts (two different levels, selected by the flick of a switch), so that if the battery gets down towards the minimum voltage required to start the engine, the fridge will be switched off. So, no flat batteries! (The guy selling his must have forgotten, or not known, about these settings.)
Had the Waeco for over 4 years now without a single problem, and will gladly be replacing it with another Waeco when we need a bigger one.
Steve
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Follow Up By: cokeaddict - Saturday, Sep 18, 2004 at 23:42
Saturday, Sep 18, 2004 at 23:42
I agree with Steve,
My waeco 80 is perfect for my needs. I have run the fridge/freeze for 4 days and 3 nights without starting the car engine. Not a problem when time to head home. Just make sure you wire it up right and dont skimp on the wire thickness supplying the power to it.
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Follow Up By: Eric from Cape York Connections - Sunday, Sep 19, 2004 at 06:19
Sunday, Sep 19, 2004 at 06:19
Coke 4days 3nights with out starting what was the tempreture outside.
It must have been in a cool climate area.
All the best
Eric
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Follow Up By: cokeaddict - Sunday, Sep 19, 2004 at 07:48
Sunday, Sep 19, 2004 at 07:48
Hi Eric,
Dont recall exactly sorry mate but from past trips i would take a guess and say around 0 - 2 deg at night. It was winter time with comfortable day time weather (T shirt and sloppy joe during day keeping urself active)
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Reply By: schervo - Saturday, Sep 18, 2004 at 21:35
Saturday, Sep 18, 2004 at 21:35
gidday kelpie, wow has this question got some long posts in the past. I have been researching your question for 6 mths now and still am undecided. Here are some previous posts you can get your teeth into and get even more confused. good luck.14156,14141,15165,14878,14984.
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Reply By: Member - Jack - Saturday, Sep 18, 2004 at 21:42
Saturday, Sep 18, 2004 at 21:42
My Engel (39 litre Traveller) keeps things frozen - did so on a trip to
Cameron Corner. Nattery seemed to handle it without drama, but we travelled every day. I am not sure how long it will keep things going on "Freeze" without charging. Some time earlier it went almost 3 days before the battery started complaining, but that was on a setting of 2. Not sure if this helps of hinders : )
Jack
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Reply By: Member - Brett H (QLD) - Saturday, Sep 18, 2004 at 23:12
Saturday, Sep 18, 2004 at 23:12
I have a 40ltr Waeco that was use for 2 years in the back of the car as a freezer while we travelled between Mackay and
exmouth. No problems at all.
As for batteries going flat... remember there is somone sticking coal into a furnace at a power station so power comes out of the socket in your home. Your 12 volt battery needs you to stick power into it to maintain supply. If you are in hot conditions and the fridge is in the car it will run is backside off trying to maintain a freeze. In cooler weather it will cycle in and out which will result in a longer period between battery recharges.
The bloke obviously didn't have enough
solar power to maintain his battery charge. Solar panels are rated under ideal conditions and position and full exposure to sun are things which can impact on its power output.
Nothing is for free , the best bet is to over estimate your power requirement and you won't be dissapointed.
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Reply By: Mainey... - Sunday, Sep 19, 2004 at 09:03
Sunday, Sep 19, 2004 at 09:03
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"One reason he said was the solar panel is supposed to run a 60 ltr not an 80ltr"
I understand both Waeco's have the same compressor, Danfoss BD50, so don't see any major problem just going up a few ltrs!
DR60
Capacity 60 ltr
750x490x470mm
Compressor; Danfoss BD50
Price ...............................$899.00
DR100
Capacity 100 ltr
1050x490x470mm
Compressor; Danfoss BD50
Price ...............................$999.00
Why would you concider to pay $1,000 for a second hand 80 ltr Waeco
when you can get the new DR100 for less $, or a new DR60 ltr for even less $ again...?
Same Danfoss BD50 compressor, electronics and cabinet etc.
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Reply By: Member - Jimbo (VIC) - Sunday, Sep 19, 2004 at 12:42
Sunday, Sep 19, 2004 at 12:42
Cattle Dog,
I've got an Engel and it works just as
well on 12 as 240. When freezing it uses more power as it has to work harder.
Get yourself a large capacity second battery. I would recommend and AGM as they charge up very quickly. Running your engine for about 30-40 min should fully recharge it, depending on low it has been drained.
Your cheapest way of charging is the big generator under your bonnet. It's already paid for and you only use some fuel. You're going to need to use a lot of fuel before you would save with solar.
Works for me.
Cheers,
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Reply By: Member - Foxer - Sunday, Sep 19, 2004 at 13:45
Sunday, Sep 19, 2004 at 13:45
Hi kelpie
We have an 80ltr. Waeco and run it in the truck. Did a
camping trip to
Louth in July for 3 weeks and it ran on the 2nd battery, used the car probably every other day.
It ran
well kept the tucker frozen and the beer cold, no worries
Foxer
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