Dedicated fridge/freezer
Submitted: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 18:11
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Member - Jezza (NSW)
Hello all,
I am trying to find out if there are any portable 12 volt fridges that can operate as dedicated freezers. By dedicated freezer I mean one that has the "cooling coils?" all the way around the cabinet, not just at one end allowing simultaneous fridge/freezer mode.
I know there is a new 110 litre Waeco that can operate as a dedicated freezer - but are there any others? I am looking for something in the 60-110 litre capacity.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers,
Jezza
Reply By: Kev M (NSW) - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 18:15
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 18:15
The Engels have the coils the whole way around the cabinet.
Check out ABR's website as Derek has just released his 12v fridges.
Kev
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Follow Up By: Member - Jezza (NSW) - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 19:05
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 19:05
Thanks Kev,
I have never had a good look inside an Engel, and I'll
check-out Dereks' site.
Cheers,
Jezza
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Reply By: Muddy doe (SA) - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 18:28
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 18:28
My 40l waeco also has the cooling element all the way around the main portion as does my fathers 50l waeco. I think most of thier models are the same. Can freeze to -20 or so. Just depends how much
battery power you have!
Cheers
Muddy
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Follow Up By: Member - Jezza (NSW) - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 19:03
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 19:03
Hi Muddy,
Thanks for that, my 110l Waeco only has the coils at one end of the cabinet - I actually rang Waeco and they advised that only the new 110l "FF" model can operate as a dedicated freezer with the coils all the way around - I might call them back tomorrow to double
check.
BTW - it's for my father-in-law, power not a problem - mains connected in a caravan park in NT for storing Barra'
Thanks again,
Jezza
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Follow Up By: Pajman Pete (SA) - Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 15:01
Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 15:01
If it is only for mains power it would be a lot cheaper to pick up a second hand small chest freezer.
Pete
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Reply By: Member - scott C (QLD) - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 19:34
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 19:34
Hi Jezza,
Check out Explorer fridge freezers, they have a dedicated freezer section. I'm not sure about the coil set up. I have had
mine for almost 10 years and its as good today as the day i got it.
Cheers Scott
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Reply By: mark.c - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 21:11
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 21:11
Hi Jezza,
Have you looked into a TRAILBLAZA with a thermastat overide switch fitted. It allows you to have either all freezer or use it in normal fridge use. I have one and swear by it. If you are interested ph Margaret @ TRAILBLAZA up in Caloundra (qld) they have a whole swag of sizes shapes,models you name it they will make it.
reguards mark
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Reply By: tasgareth - Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 08:59
Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 08:59
Hi Jazza
I have an Engel 60 llitre fridge freezer, which gives you a 33 litre fridge and about a 25 litre freezer. Used it on a trip up the centre last year and will again this year, held sufficient food for 3 weeks frozen then vacum packed in the freezer, and plenty of space for the refrigerator items.
Cost about $1600 with travel cover which is a must have.
Cheers
TasG
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