ARB Fridge / Freezer

They also have not published the draw of the fridge either.


You looking at another fridge to feed the ever growing family??

Kiwi,
Not 100% sure but could be a Waeco in disguise.
Cheers Dave...

What's that all about????

i thought they were a rebadge of the new plastic engel

you got no time for EO.....look after the quads :p

I had a look at one of these fridges the other week. They look like a waeco. I asked whether Waeco made them but they denied it.

"...specially made for ARB to our specifications"

In saying that however, they have some features on them that are an improvement on the Waeco. The lid is sturdier with proper hinges but still has the ability to be taken completely off. Overall they look like a stronger unit.

The fridge covers are also well designed. They are made out of good quality canvas and fit very neatly to the unit.

Hi Laura,
They are a 100% rebadged Waeco. You will find that ARB are no longer going to have any Engel rebadged fridges. ARB wanted to keep the rebadged 32 Engel and 60 Litre but were not allowed when they dropped the 40 litre for the cheaper Waeco. These facts are 100% from a very reliable source.

If you are after a fridge, I suggest that you buy one sooner than later, as there are going to be big price increases due to the Australian Dollar before April.

Cheers

Stephen

I think the current draw is a romance with fairies as the insulation thickness as shown in the picture certainly does not support such a claim unless they are using the new Evacuated Aero Gel insulation that gives a 25MM panel an R40 rating.

I doubt they are using it as the cost is rather high.

If a National Lunar orTrailblaza doesnt get down to that current draw with thicker insulation I cant see ARB achieving it especially if its made by Waeco.
Ian

Waeco is now owned by Dometic ...... hence that's why ARB are trying to tell you it's not made by Waeco....but it is....

I bought one two weeks ago, $ 1200.00 including the travel cover. I decided to give it a go after reading a long and in depth research paper written by a guy a few years ago which I picked up from a link from this forum, thanks to whoever that was.It has a German built Danfosser refrig. unit which was the guy's biggest problem with the Engel ( swing motor )
I was of the belief that it is being made by one of the Electrolux companies, but I will try and clarify this. I thought it had some great design ideas, however the proof will be to see how it goes over time and if it can get anywhere near Engel's reliability.
I know ARB are aware of the risk coming into this market with a new product, but they reckon they have got it right.
I hope so, but time will tell.
Cheers

Doddgey

Check by post for info on new arb unit.
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New ARB Fridge Freezer

Hope this helps

Regards

It always makes me wonder why everyone always wants a fridge that needs a cover to help keep it cool. Especially when there are some good fridges out there that don't need them and are incredibly efficient like Evakool, Trailblazer, Autofridge, National Luna etc. The other fridges may have good advertising but I think we all know better than to believe everything we read in some of those 'unbiased' 4wd mags.

I have the previous model ARB Fridge Freezer 60L.. It is defenitly a rebadged Engel..

Laura
Don't be lousey, get an Engel ,,,Never go wrong

LOL
Bucky