Engel Fridge again

So myold 30yo Engle that my son now has is ok for a few more years yet?

Or should should I stick with the 15yo one that sits in the back of the Patrol, for when I go on the next big trip.

Jeremy,

I was told that $500 dollars would have it up and running again, but it was starting to draw a few too many amps.

As much as i hated to part with it, it had to go. The problem now is will the new fridge fit in the same place as the old one did in the storage area.

I might have to build a new storage system to fit the fridge.

Wayne

? did Engel advise you that the upgrade would have no effect on the current draw? I would have thought you would start saving amps.

Keen to hear what you decide on.

A formal letter of complaint and a call to Consumer Affairs is in order.

Only 20 years, that's a disgrace :))) Must have been one of those made in China jobbies.

The fridge has out lasted 3 vehicles.

It has travelled over 760,000km.

Engel should be giving me a new one. I wish.

Wayne

just a thought?
how many batteries have you gone through running that Engel over the years?
cheers

hz75,

If I get 2yrs out of a battery I am doing well. So as a rough guess 9 batteries.

It is not only the fridge that _Affordable_Storage_Drawers.aspx a lot out of the batteries. Running the UHF radios GPS, Phone, 240v Inverter, HF radio, and a few other things all take there toll. I also run, as a second battery, a heavy duty cranking battery. I don't use deep cycle.

Wayne

Is the reason you dont use deep cycle batteris because of charge time?
All info i have recieved out of townsville from ARB TJM concerning second battery is to USE deep cycle batteries for fridge ( that i havent got yet ) also i was told by ARB to run winch off main battery (crank) i was told by TJM to run off aux.. Does this make a difference ?
Any information would be appreciated .. Dual battery in my troopy at the moment (winch runs off main ) nothing running off aux at the moment.
Recentley bought digital volt read out for both batteries from Jcar.. both are fully charged, crank battery is brand new , second battery ( which came with the vehicle ) is NOT a deep cycle , THIS BATTERY IS TEN YEARS OLD! validated by exide two weeks ago
I like your rig i have the same
Darrell

Darrell,

This is getting a bit off topic but because I started the thread I will answer your questions.

I don't use a deep cycle because I need two heavy duty batteries if I have to weld in the bush. I can also swap the batteries from main to aux.
The winch should be hooked up to the main battery. The deep cycle does not like a big draw on it when winching.
10 years, that is very good. I wish I got that much out of a battery.

Wayne

Derek,

I have already got a price of $1000 for the 45F-S. I will try and apply a bit of pressure on Engel and see if I can do a better deal.

Wayne

I don't think you will get much better, that's a great price! Try and see if they can throw something in might be your best bet. Transit cover, divider, baskets etc but then you prob have all that from your old fridge.

Leroy