Looking for a new Fridge AND Freezer for my Patrol

Submitted: Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 14:22

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Patrol22

Searched the forum and the Internet for the past coupla three hours without success - hoping that you guys can help me out.
I am looking for a Fridge and Freezer combo to replace the 40ltr Waeco I currently have in my truck. Will put this machine in my campertrailer eventually. The problem I have is the size of the hole in my storage unit. The space I have is 720L x 380W x 530H - can cope with longer handles providing they are 200mm or more from the bottom of the fridge - so they can clear my 50ltr SS water tank.
The Engel 60ltr combi or the WAECO 80ltr would be ideal if they were a bit shorter and narrower. It seems from their respective websites that they don't make Fridge and Freezer combinations any smaller that this.
My question then - does anyone know of ANY manufacturer who makes 12volt fridge and freezers that will fit the space that I have available.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers
Pete

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Reply By: Member - Warfer (VIC) - Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 14:41

Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 14:41

Hiya Patrol

Try these guys,EvakoolThe RF40 will fit,I have the RF60 and love it..So do a lot of other blokes on this site

Cheers

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Follow Up By: Top End Explorer Tours - Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 14:46

Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 14:46

I agree with Warfer the evakool is a great unit, I have the 68 lt one, just one thing if you are putting it into a camper trailer I would try a spring base or similar.

Cheers Steve.

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Reply By: Patrol22 - Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 14:56

Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 14:56

Thanks Guy - that looks like a winner. Intend putting the old Waeco in the camper and the new (now I can say that one will fit) Evakool in the truck. Thanks again.

Cheers
Pete

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Follow Up By: Member - Warfer (VIC) - Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 15:21

Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 15:21

Where abouts are you mate,If you can go to a camping show they usually throw in a bleep load of xtra's...

I got
Evakool Torpedo Light
Small EvaKool Cooler Bin
Evakool Power Supply EP120-CHG
Evakool Thermometer

If you cant thats ok you'll be happy with it..

Cheers

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Follow Up By: Patrol22 - Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 15:50

Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 15:50

In Queanbeyan NSW - nearest dealer is Camping World at Belconnen in Canberra. Will go and have a look at the 40FF tomorrow. Thanks again.

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Reply By: Motherhen - Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 15:32

Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 15:32

Hi Pete

If handles are a problem in a confined space, you can do what we have done. The hard handles have been removed, and replaced with battery handles (heavy cord and a rubber hand piece. The fridge can then sit in neatly.

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Follow Up By: Patrol22 - Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 15:52

Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 15:52

Good idea that but my main problem is the footprint. Can easily fit an Engel 40 or Waeco 50 but I'm specifically looking for a Fridge and Freezer combo. Thanks
Pete

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Reply By: Member - gujimbo - Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 18:50

Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 18:50

We also have an Evacool 60 and have had no problems with it, sits in the car all the time now, i have made a custom fridge slide with an extension table on the end which works well , some pics on my rig page.

Cheers

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