Calling all Evakool Owners.

Hello i have the dual zone model it has failed twice,note the last time mine was repaired at everkools factory they only use secondhand parts not new.Also the cost of an exchange compressor can be around $1000 i think this is typical of most brands.When i took mine firstly to their nominated agent for examinationin sydney i was surprised to see the factory innundated with failed engels and everkools,my oppinion is that all the brands are inherently unreliable for their cost.Maybe you could ring any repairer and ask for a qoute on repairing the major brands before you decide.

We have the 60ltr dual temp Brett, had it for two years and no problems.Only slight down fall is that the compressor is slightly noisier than the engel,but hey im not that bothered! Has a good warning light system that tells you what the probable cause is by the number of flashes too. Only seen that happen once,as we are about to get a solar set up soon,it flashed a few times cause the deep cycle was getting a tad low.Cheers ,$1000 is a good price,we paid $1300 with the 240v power pack/charger as well.cya

Big Woody. Buying a fridge of this size you may be surprised at what Trailblaza have to offer.
I have no affiliation with the manufacturer, but am a very satisfied owner of their 60l. size unit which has given no problems in over 10yrs.
Whilst they seem bulky compared to say an Engel and others, the amount of insulation makes them considerably more efficient. (a.hr./l.cap./24hr.)
Pays to remember you only get what you pay for!
kesh

I have an RF47DT with the compressor on the outside. I bought it because I wanted the freezer section.

We've had it for about a year and a half and have flogged it pretty hard. Problem now is that the whole compressor section on the outside is getting loose and moving around on its main cabinet mounts. I suspect that they don't like being tied down by the handles too hard - one of which is on the end of the compressor section. This has only just been noticed this week.... along with a blown MobiTronic 12V supply (fuses melted for some reason). Time for a checkup me thinks.

I have had the 50litre single zone for 5 years now and it hasn't missed a beat.

Runs 24hours/day sitting in the back of the truck.

Giday Woody,
I have had a RF60 now for about 3yrs and hasn't missed a beat. In fact we usually end up bring frozen meat etc home (due to overcatering)so the insulation is very good. Power use is also very good, can go approx 3-4 days depend on ambiant conditions between charges.

Athol

Hi Big Woody,
We have owned a 68 litre model for 3 years now, it has been great. Temperature control is very good, power draw is low. Early on we had trouble breaking the rubber lid catches. The service from Evakool was excellent, new ones in the post free of charge (5 year cabinet warranty). The new catches are a big improvement over the old style, made of different rubber.
Ours fridge is protected in a wooden box and still looks new.
A very happy owner.
Regards
Scooby

Hi Big Woody, I have owned a 60 litre Trailblaza for over 10 yrs. Tied down by rhe handles sitting on the back of the truck and never missed abeat in that time and has had posts and wood thrown against it and me old Blue Heeler perches up on it looking over the rack. Try putting a plastic one through 10 yrs of that!! To those not familiar with Trailblazas, they are built out of marine grade aluminium and very miserly on power also Nick

I have a single temp 92L with the compressor built in.

Great unit.

I have a 60 litre Trailblaza.

I went for a drive through the little desert national park and didn't tie it down in the back of the ute well enough and it put a few dents in the tray. A fibreglass Evakool would have been absolutely destroyed but at least the ute wouldn't have been dented ;-)

I sleep with it in the tent at night and have yet to be woken up from the motor runing, I am not sure if this is because it is quiet, because the insulation is so good it doesn't run at night or because I always sleep really well when I am camping.

Cheaper and very close in weight to the comparitive sized Engel but with a Danfoss compressor I couldn't be happier. Excellent insulation, great customer service, great product. Ring them up and talk to them, only cost you a phone call and very helpful.

They have different shapes so you can pick the one that best suits your application, tall or short or long. You can't do that with an Evakool or Waeco or Engel.

Good luck
Trentski