ARB fridges

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Doddgey

Two mates are very happy with the new series ARB fridges, we have the engel and could not be happier. The engel can be found alot cheaper than the ARB as are regularly on sale at the major camping retailers, (27% off at Rays Outdoors last week, 25% off the week before at Anaconda) so for a comparable product you can pickup the engel below $1000 new (40ltr MTF45)

Hi Kenmar,

I purchased the ARB 47l about 15 months ago, has been on several trips away and couldn't be happier.

I think they are all pretty much the same really but as mentioned above you will find Engels for a better price every now and again. Accessories and servicing would be easier to organise as well because of more retail outlets.

Bill S.

According to the last 4wd action comparison they are much more frugal on power consumption than the Engel units

I think its interesting how a few years ago everyone put waecos down because they are made of plastic and now ARB do it its ok? I do note that engel do also sell a plastic line as well however they still have the steel construction fridge.
While not being an ARB fan, to be fair, one thing that ARB do have is a lot of stores around the country should your ARB fridge break down on the road. That was a selling point I have overheard them use (your trip wouldn't be stuffed up by a broken fridge) however I do also wonder how keen they would be to give you another fridge off the shelf and send you on your way. I would imagine it may be a longer process (repair) which then negates the benefit of having so many ARB stockists.
ARB do have 47L as opposed to a 40L, I must ask though, is desire driven by availability?
Tim

If your looking at 47lts size.
Then I would highly recomend the Evakool
Great fridge, and or freezer/ fridge freezer combo.
Very good on power usage, and Aust made.

Trains.

Ps, can use the freezer section as a very small fridge and use the other side as storage, it uses very little power then. Or use the divider to give you the exact fridge size you need for efficiency.

Alot of versatility with these units.