Cheap 3 way fridges and how to use them

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My 3 way was heaps colder than my mates compressor fridge after it sucked his batteries flat :-)

Well I know Jimbo comes from Victoria so sure there will be hot days but not like hot months on end like north of NSW so I reckon it's a great idea.

When the winter days are cool and the sun is gone, turn on the gas to the 3 way until the sun comes out.

Of course Jimbo did the logic.

Solar panel in overcast weather on 80L fridge waiting for days for the sun to come out = warm beer.

Gas bottle attached to 3 way fridge waiting days for the sun to come out before putting solar panels out for compressor fridge = cold beer.

Hi Jim,

My father gave me his old 3 way fridge and I used it before I brought my Bushman.
I have since used it as well as the compressor fridge.

I have used it as a freezer, freezing every thing down then sticking it in the 3 way, worked well that way but my trips are winter ones, so ambient temps. not that high.

That worked well but I had to run it on gas overnight so the battery in the car didnt go flat.
Also they are also more efficent that way.

Have also used it as a every day fridge, using it to store drinks and food for the days journey so that we didnt have to go to the main fridge all the time.
Hoping that all makes sense.

Cheers,
William

G'day Jim, as a long time user of the faithful old Finch 3 way, I can offer the following. Stating the bleedin obvious....if possible load only cold stuff. 12v
performance is directly related to the size of wiring. Contrary to a lot of opinion,
12v is good if this is corrected. Many are underwired at manufacture, & cig plug
is a waste of time. Gas is the forte of the 3 way, will run a long time on gas...
mine still freezes if not adjusted correctly but battled a bit at 45 deg in the
Bungles but was still cool. Never had a problem with 240 operation. The usual
stuff about levelling, keeping in shade etc apply. Hope it serves you well...oldbaz.

AND if it has not got a computer fan or two pointing at the fins and connected to the 12v, then add one or two.

Regards Philip A