Dom_76 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Whats a good type and prices. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsp Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 gday dom,guess your looking at units for the car/4x4. I have a weaco dual zone 50 lt. and it seems ok at this time as its only a few years old.engels have a good following ,just a bit dearer than weaco's. if you have the space, trailblazer make good solid fridge,not sure on fridge/freezers though.my brother has had one for years and its been trouble free.i would guess about 18 years old,been to the cape 3 times[ forth trip soon] ,canning stock route,2 simpson crossings and countless trips to the high country and similar places .most of these trips are 2 weeks or more.no idea of price but they are a big unit compared to others on the market .hope this helps cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom_76 Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Thanks for that info mate.. ive seen around a brand called gearup they look really good. Don't know of anyone who owns one though. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsp Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 no idea dom,there are that many on the market now its hard to keep up with the new ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafloss Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 I've had an ARB one for a few years now & it hasn't missed a beat. My folks bought one too & are happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom_76 Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Yeh im keen on getting one real soon. Hopefully before next trip. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyblue Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 When looking for one have a look at how much power they consume. Might be a deciding factor for long stays? I purchased an engel two years ago and it goes great. My next door neighbor has the same one that has been going for 20 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan22-250 Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 have a look at the ironman ones, exact same compressor and components as a weaco including the same warranty and a fraction of the cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruntahunta87 Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 theres a store in Sydney that does solar panel for 4x4s and the like, ifound mine on ebay, through them, look exactly like waeco just no branding on it. bought an 85litre for 400 posted to melb. check em out http://www.interproductsonline.com/fridge-freezers.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom_76 Posted May 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Just had a suss they have this type $588 not bad for 80litre Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruntahunta87 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Just had a suss they have this type $588 not bad for 80litre Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 ye same one I got, mustve gone up. ye when I saw the price I didn't hesitate they work a treat also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samburstalker Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 What ever fridge you get, I bet you will enjoy it, no more buying ice. You definite need two battery's in car tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncs Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 What ever fridge you get, I bet you will enjoy it, no more buying ice. You definite need two battery's in car tho Amen to all of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom_76 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Thats going to happens duncs. For sure Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P MAC Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 gday dom,guess your looking at units for the car/4x4. I have a weaco dual zone 50 lt. and it seems ok at this time as its only a few years old.engels have a good following ,just a bit dearer than weaco's. if you have the space, trailblazer make good solid fridge,not sure on fridge/freezers though.my brother has had one for years and its been trouble free.i would guess about 18 years old,been to the cape 3 times[ forth trip soon] ,canning stock route,2 simpson crossings and countless trips to the high country and similar places .most of these trips are 2 weeks or more.no idea of price but they are a big unit compared to others on the market .hope this helps cheers I've got a Trail Blaza 70lt, it's large but is a very rugged and keeps the items plenty cold enough. If you put a splitter board in it you can freeze the bottom items and the top is like a fridge. For normal fridge use it will keep food/drinks at +2 degrees on 2 out of 10 setting, Freezer will do the job at 7 out of 10 and fridge/Freezer will be about 5-6 out of 10.their size is due to the fact they have 75-125mm of insulation (depending on model).Price for mine which is the "standard 70lt" (75mm insulation) was about $1500. I love mine and another bonus is it's made in Australia Hope the info helps mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom_76 Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 That's very helpful cheers. But Yeh there is so many to choose from these day gear up is another make I've seen when I happen to walk into Repco they had them on display.. But I'm going to shop around before hand. May look into the dual battery system first before the fridge they are my 2 Priority at the Moment for me Ford.. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varmtr Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) Nearly all the fridges out there run the Danfoss compressor except Engel. Now as with all these Waeco, Ironman, ARB etc get rid of the the bloody in built 240v to 12vdc more problem than they are worth. As speaking from experience. If you want to run it of 240v use an external step down transformer. The Danfoss compressor system and Danfoss electronics are good its when the companies start adding there own electronics to it is where the issues start. Trail Blazer fridges are bloody good except for being bulky for there internal size but they have great insulation and any refridge mechanic can fix. Also no internal 240v system. Bushman another good fridge can go from 32lt to a 52lt and in between with a simple lid and or collar swaps. Also any refridge mechanic can easily fix. No internal 240v as well. Get a decent dual battery system and use decent size cable to supply the fridge and I'm not talking about the automotive 6mm size might as well use speaker wire. As a ex sparky use something in the order of at least 10mm2 cable it's only 12v and you need to keep the voltage drop to a minimium. Edited July 8, 2013 by Varmtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steltzer Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Guys I have some fridges for sale. they are ex vaccine fridges, old commercial ones, that are not accurate enough for vaccines (0.1 degree accuracy required). they could go in your garage, or whatever. they are old 2nd hand stock, they work great, I have 3 to go to a good home. They are 371 ltr, anyone interested, they have glass doors as well. I will link a pic if I can find a good one online. MODS BTW, if this is an inappropriate place to offer something for sale, by all means delete and I will post it somewhere else. Just posted this reply in a hurry. Very similar to these. http://www.enlake.com.au/images/D/371.jpg http://www.nordcap.de/fileadmin/produkt-data/####G-371-full-LED.png PM if interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Dont forget the Waeco factory seconds on their website http://www.getawaeco.com.au/products.asp?catId=6 And the Techni ice units http://www.techniice.com/car-fridges-1.html?size_l=74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom_76 Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 What about this bargain Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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