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You could go to the Waeco website & check the specs of the 2 different models.

Looks like the CDF models have a different compressor. From one ebay auction:

"The difference being that it (CDF-18) does not use the Danfoss BD35F compressor, replacing this with a similar specification Waeco branded compressor with integrated control electronics. This change of compressor enables the price saving on the original CF-18 and ensures that this CDF-18 model will become the entry level compressor coolbox model from Waeco and is extremely good value."

The CDF models have a 2 year warranty on the Kompressor whereas the CF models have a 5 year warranty, which would back up that statement.

Andrew

After looking at Waeco site it apears some models that have 2Yr warranty use a Wanbao compressor from China. When looking at Wanbao site not much info except they aparently are in aventure with Japanese manufacturers Panasonic & Hitachi. Does this mean they will be using Chinese compressors to? There is also a Spanish company Cubigel, which also makes a copy of the 12v DC Danfos compresor. They could be coming from any where!!!!

KK

I went through this recently. As I have learned that there no free lunches, I asked the right questions to find out why the CDF was a bargain.

The CF models are 12/240v with auto changeover when 240v applied or turned off.

The CDF models are 12v only and need a 240/12v transformer to be able to be used out of your vehicle. The CDF model is OK for those whose fridge is permanently wired to 12v and never needs 240v. This is why the CDF is a bit cheaper than the similar sized CF.

Cheers Stretchlizard