Feedback - Portable Fridges

I'll bite, an Engel

Cheers Kev

Why because you can get a two zone later and make it a 60 litre

G'day Charlie
We went looking at both Engle and Waeco and then saw the Eva Kool
Have not purchased it yet as we do not need it yet but it looks to be the one for us
Garry

I've had both a engel and a waeco. The engel was pretty bulletproof, well built (and therefore heavy), and performed well. The waeco is fairly new but has performed well so far and is alot lighter than the same size engel, but wouldnt stand up as well to rough treatment in my opinion....time will tell. I brought the Waeco this time around as it was nearly $400 cheaper than the equivilent engel! I'm thinking that the waeco might be drawing less power to but that's hard to tell without testing them side by side under the same conditions (dont trust the specs!).

All in all I think they are both good products, but if money/weight is of no consideration then I'd probably go the Engel.

Gday
I prefer Waeco because they are heaps cheaper and the 60litre fits in the back of my 80 series and I can still fold down one of the rear seats, the engle the same size is not as tall therefore longer and wider.
Buy the fridge which size suits you and your vehicle.

Cheers

I LOVE MY 40 LITRE ENGEL ESPECIALLY WITH MY NEW COVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Charlie
I have both Engel & Waeco they both work well for me the cook finds it easier to get into the Waeco

Yawn!

One 20yr old Engel still going,
One 8yr waeco still going, after a couple of repairs
One 3 week old waeco, died, waiting replacement
One Trailblazer Freezer, going strong after 2 yrs harsh treatment

Hi Charlie, no doubt about it the Engel has been the best for many years and still is, you can't go wrong with an Engel.

We had 40 litre Bushman and 50 Litre Waeco for around Aussie last year both performed well, if in real heat get Waeco modification 9 heavier fuse). Think Bushman has lowest power draw.

Cant be planning on getting to many fish if your only after a 40lt. lol.

The Eutectic fridges are without doubt the best. They use a compressor and eutectic fluid freezes in the walls. Once they are cold they stay cold for long periods (overnight) and there is no need for a second battery. The one drawback is the price - about double the normal fridge. One brand name for this type is the Auto Fridge I think. A friend has one and he is very happy with it.

Which ever one is oin the back of your 4by keeping the beer cold.