2nd Fridge

KiwiAngler,
are you aware that 5 degrees is above the maximum recommended temperature for food to be stored in a fridge, as recommended by the world Health Organization, and that when the temp is set at 5 it actually goes up far higher before the fridge actually turns on to bring the food and drinks back down to the setting of 5 degrees again.

sure the fridge will save your battery power when it is set at 5 degrees but the food will be safer for human consumption at 2 degrees as is recommended by the various health authorities.

varios authorities also recomend looking both ways before crossing the road, never running with scissors, banning leaning back on your chair (we all know what happened to the boy that did that!), dialling before you dig as well as drinkig in moderation (4 men and women 2) as well as not to forget wipe off 5 and driving tired can kill.
Oh btw different foods have different storage temps if you are reffering to fresh meat then between 0-2 will extend shelf life over 5 deg but with vegies you run the risk of partial freezing and loss of quality. Perhaps you also look in your freezer and see that it tells you meat will only last 6 months when in fact it will last many years ( had 10 year old fillet steak for a mates 21st his dad had saved for the occasion - still here!)

ROTFLMFAO!!!!

Davoe,
Apparently, you believe your right. Indicating that you enjoy drinking your beer at 5+ degrees, I and many other's don't!!
It tastes far better at closer to <1 degree.
Yes it depends on your own priorities!

We are talking about a portable 12v camping fridge with a product with an expected shelf life of only about a week, not months.

Sure you can put lettuce and fish in the same area of the fridge, the fish may have salmonella after a few days at 5+ degrees and the lettuce will still be in very good condition... it depends on your priorities doesn’t it.
I would prefer to have cold freshly caught fish and cold beer any day, than a nice lettuce!
How many fridges would have lettuce, fish and drinks in the same compartment and set at 5+ degrees?

Read the milk label and it advises you to store it BELOW 4 degrees, so it would a realistic example as many ladies use milk in their cooking and keep it in the 12v camping fridge expecting it to remain in the same safe and drinkable condition as it is in their fridge at home.

That is why I use a 12 volt portable fridge with a dedicated freezer section that is actually 13 degrees colder than the normal fridge section.
I don't have the problem of keeping food at their recommended temperature and the meat still remains frozen, after all, that is why you use a fridge/freezer, .....isn’t it?

(HAD 10 year old fillet steak for a mates 21st his dad HAD saved for the occasion - STILL here!) ? ? ?
Why would you save a steak for 10 years?
I would think it would spoil to some degree after 10 years?

Woah there guys...if you cant play nicely I will ban you from the sandpit :-)))

What a difference one little number makes!!!

I mean't to type 2 (two) degrees celcius

Does that help?....have we all calmed down now? :-))))))))))

KiwiAngler makes mental note to himself:
To avoid netrage from forum members MUST remember to proof read message before sending in future :-))))

We are a spirited bunch aren't we...hehehehehe

Fishings was a bit lean in widgiemooltha last night but i got at least 1 bite with the right bait Have a good un Mainy :)

Oh and to answer you curiosity about the Steak we (him his dad and me) are all butchers and meat afficinados hence the perfect Fillet steak it was exquisite. Meat wont spoil at proper freezer temps but can suffer from freezer burn however this fillet was suction packed. Properly packaged meat can last almost indefinitly at proper freezing temps. One place Had a pig in the freezer for 5 years and they actually gave it a name (Butchers humer) but it finally gave way for a spit at a staff doo - delicious by all acounts. Food storage is a time/temperature thing ie the higher the temp the shorter storage time. Fresh meat/fish is not usually a problem as it will demonstrate its unsuitability for consumption by physically appearing spoilt. Most bacteria is on the surface and is killed by cooking (Salmonella is one of them) biggest problems is from ready to eat high protein/water foods - in other words last nights stew. Other bacteria produce toxins which are not effected by cooking.

" hence the perfect Fillet steak "
What was it that made this fillet steak so perfect that it had to be kept for 10 years in a freezer, instead of enjoying it at the time, and then buying a fresh fillet of quality steak for the party ?

Thanks for all those replies fellas, gee I opened up a can of worms on that subject.
Okay, how about this 1
I am thinking of running 2 fridges and no freezer off the 2nd battery,
is there any need for solar panel(s) as my alternator kicks out 110 amps anyway, and i won,t sit around without driving for more than a day.
Fridge freezer sounds good though, but they are big, even for a Troopy.
Anybody been out to Kiwirrkurra (W.A.) to see Lenny's truck lately.