Waeco CDF35 v CF35

Forgot to add that CF35 has:
- digital temp control/display
- turbo mode
- 3 stage battery protection
- interior light
- 5yr warranty on compressor; 3 yr on remainder

CDF35 lacks these features. It has:
- "2 position battery protection"
- sliding temp control. (As far as I can see from catalogue, doesn't have temp display, so might need to get thermometer.)
- 3 yr warranty on everything.

I bought a CDF35 on special at supercrap 12 months ago. Paid $499 for the fridge and $35 for the cover.
Fridge works well, no dramas so far. Get a bigger one if you drink a lot or have a family. If you're just looking for something to keep a few bits refridgerated without spending a fortune, it's ideal. It also has tie down handles, and is light enough to get in and out of the car by yourself (unless it's packed with bricks:)
Measured current consumption varies between <3 to around 4 amps.
No, they're not an engel (no gold plating) but they do work and work well.

on the "work well" side, i was running my FF-30 on the weekend. I think about 4 years old, still pulls down to -18C without drama. (yeah i know those 20yr old engels do to but this one cost me $499).

Just wish it had handles for tying down, and a lid that would lock. But GREAT second fridge. Take the basket out and it enormously lifts capacity.

Have the older style with slide temp adjustment. Works great. Like others I bought a dual temp digital thermometer so I could keep an eye on temp whilst driving.

Only thing IMHO is get the largest fridge you can afford. Amazing what we carry now! Also great for doing the shopping in Summer! No more rushing home or melted icecream!

Thanks to everyone for your responses.

Best price I found on the CDF-35 (with AC adapter and insulating bag) is $649 from Autobarn. At that price or better (look out for specials), it seems a great buy, if you can live with less features. Very light and compact: would fit neatly in boot of small car. And so quiet that when started up in the shop I couldn't hear it unless up close.

In the end, after much agonising, I ordered current model CF-40 (with built in AC connection, digital display, turbo function, etc) from Fridge Shop. Couldn't resist it at $700, with lower power consumtion, extra capacity and features for little extra weight and money.

For the record, Fridge Shop said that when they get fridges they usually offer them at these prices:
- CDF35 (current model) - $520 (RRP $649). Cover for it - $75. AC adapter - $70. Total $665 + del. Not a great price when you can get all of these for $649 at Autobarn (and maybe less elsewhere). You would definitely want the bag because insulation is slightly thinner than CF range - hence slightly higher power consumption. And AC adapter is a must too.
- CF-35 (current model) - $650 (RRP $759). Cover for it - $75. At this price, I reckon either the cheaper CDF35 or bigger CF40 is much better value. CF35 has same footprint as CF40, just less tall.
- CF-40 (current model) - $700 (RRP is $929). Cover for it - $80. ABSOLUTE BARGAIN, but hard to get. I was very lucky to get one.
- CF-50 (current model) - $810 (RRP $999). Ditto.

Most of their products are shop display stock, demo stock, or superceded items (e.g. CF models without built in AC). Stock changes every day; new items posted on their web site ( www.fridgeshop.com.au) late afternoon. They don't know what they are getting from one day to another, so you have to keep checking for the model you want. Freight anywhere in Aust is $25 for orders under $600, or $45 for orders over$600.

I also ordered 2 x Coolpower 36 power packs, at $220 each (RRP $349). Use one while charging the other.

Cheers,
Des.