Saturday, Feb 21, 2009 at 21:21
Hi Racey
"We currently run a Waeco 160ltr and it has never let us down."
You should say what the rest of your set up is, re charging batteries , battery size,time you stay camped without driving etc for the that statment to mean anything.
"The 3 way types are all absorption units which rely on heat input to operate. They are very inefficient and don't work to
well in the hot weather"
THIS furphy continues to be circulated.
Correctly installed & ventilated 3way fridges will perform quite satisfactory in temps up to 40c as many have found out.
FEW if any are correctly installed by van manufacturers . You do not need large battery banks , generator or solar panels for a three way & the still work in in prolongedv wet or cloudy weather. For some one who does not have oddles of $ the 3way is the way to go. Just make sure you operate it level , & ensure it is correctly installed[ plenty of info on how to do this on various sites]or I can detail my set up if required.
JUST TO CLARIFY I have both, + 240w of solar+ 200ahrs of battery & I have often been glad I have the 3way to fall back on after prolonged periods of bad weather.
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