potrable fridges what brand to get

I think you should buy a Tirfor.

Mike Harding

First check what size unit you need.

Then check your bank balance and then choose from within the range.

Prices can double from brand to brand to the same cubic capacity.

IE: 70L Evakool $900.00 v/s 60L Engel $1700.00

Regards Derek.

Just bought a 40L Engel today for $1099.00 and I have it cooling drinks as we speak. Been running about 6 hours and 2x 2L bottles of water are really cold after about 4 hours. So far no complaints and if it holds up as well as my brothers 40L Engel I'll be more than happy.

Lot of money to spend on a fridge but there are people who have owned an Engel for many years without a problem so it helped me make up my mind.

It all depends on how much money you want to spend. Engel have the reputation for length of life but cost more. I'm sure however the Waeco will do the same job but over a shorter time frame, that is if you don't get any dramas. Pretty much you get what you pay for. Yes there is something in brand names that calls for a premium but what do you call a brand name now-a-day. Waeco have been around overseas for many years. I've got an engel but for other reasons than brand name. I'd look at what I want to spend and how long I might want it and go from there.

IN m view you can't go past the Explorer

Fridge and Freezer with dual thermostat unlike most others, allows you to control the temp of fridge seperately to the freezer. The fridge can also be used as a freezer if you want. Tough fridge too.

Type in fridge into SEARCH ,after reading 4,187,294 opinions on which 12v fridge to buy /steal /borrow use and abuse then ASK ,Should hear from you in about 6 mths after you have finished your reading.

Trailblaza

Jack,
I have a 39l Engle and could not be happier. Good incare charging system (Redarc) & always have cold drinks/food.

Used it for 2 weeks travel up north SA and across the Simpson, very happy with it. Tests in the shed off my Thumper and it ran for 52 hours set on #1.

Having said this, if I was buying now, I reckon I would be having a close look at Evercool. Check them out. From what I recall, they have a fluid which freezes over night keeping your fridge cold during the day without drawing too much on the battery.

Happy hunting

You get what you pay for except when you buy an engel (over priced to buggery) refridgeration is more about insulation than anything else make sure whatever yo ubuy it is well insulated at least 65mm thick would be good you will find this in an explorer and trailblazer good luck.
Derraux

G/Day Jack
Trailblazer supply their fridges to the army. I have had mine about 10yrs no problems to date,there are others on this site that have had them longer, dont no about the unbreakable but they are built very tough.
Friar

this is an easy one if you have the money get the trailblazer if not go the waeco
cheers

Yep, an easy one. Same as deciding between Holden, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda etc for the 2WD. Personal choice and budget. All the top brands are good. I have a Reefer, and very happy. But so are most of the owners of other brands.

Jack, we have 2 Bushmans, I love 'em. When going away for any lenghth of time we use 1 for a freezer and the other as a fridge. Just for a weekend we just use one as a fridge.
Barb

I have a 110ltr (I think) waeco which I have had for around 5 years. For the first 2 years it pretty much lived in the back of my work wagon or on my boat and served me very well, however after moving on and doing some touring with thhe fridge getting chucked from vehicle to vehicle and living on ute backs and roof racks it began to deteriorate. The flimsy plastic inset on top hat acts like a little pocket for holding things had the entire floor fall out, then the same where the thermostat control is located has begun to happen. The unit also lost its gas and after getting it repaired has done the same again so I have to take it back again when I get home. My brother has a much newer modle with turbo boost and little led's everywhere that looks a treat and is a good unit, however it had a fan fail on a trip we did to Dirk hartog island not long after purchasing (it was repaired under warranty and hasn't let him down since). He has looked after his far better than I and has a cover on it permanently.

It cost too much for me to get rid of now and all the problems will be easily rectified but with the benefit of this experience, I won't be getting another waeco unless it will live somewhere well protected like in the back of a wagon, camper trailer/caravan, boat etc. Of course, if I wasn't such a rough bugger with it and treated it a lot better then maybe the story would be different.

I reckon the evacool looks the part.

I have a Bushman & it is great. You get 2 lids - a high one for 42 L which is what we usually use. It has been to Cape York without any problems.

Willy