"fridges in the bush"

Submitted: Saturday, Apr 19, 2003 at 16:42
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Have read some interesting threads on refridgeration recently and would like to throw a pennyworth in.
We (missus+me) spend most of winter in fswQld. where daytime temps. still reach high 20's. So what do we use? The Eletrolux on gas is ok for keeping food,veg. etc. cold on a 3 setting. Up higher you can nearly hear the gas bottle emptying! For the really cold stuff we have used a Trailblaza for the last 6 years, and for my money its the "ducks guts". Have a dual batt. on the 75 L/C, Bosch marine solenoid (75a.cont.) to isolate when not travelling with a 4.5hp Honda driving an alternator/reg. 12v. charging system to keep everything going at other times. We have used an Engel, a very good fridge, but discovered that frozen items on the very bottom will thaw unless the contents are frequently "stirred"(the T/blaza overcomes this by having cooling coils across the bottom). Can understand tour operators lauding the "3way" concept, but of course they are powering their way 8-12hrs./day with quite often 100km/h ventilation! (try sitting pat for 3/4 months) also buses run with 24v. electrics, so half the current draw. At this stage very happy with our setup, but would appreciate comment,always looking to improve! cheers Haze.
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