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1967jester
Member Since: 05 May 2010
Location: Usually in the North East though I have been known to travel
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Trying to convince SWMBO that a fridge would be a good idea, however not sure what to look for re make/features etc.
Also how std single battery would cope.
Any pointers appreciated.
Paul. Paul.
06 Java Black HSE - gone
12 Baltic Blue HSE - gone
15 Fuji HSE Lux
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 26th May 2013 9:28 am |
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Blacknsilver3
Member Since: 21 May 2012
Location: Conwy North Wales
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I would opt for a very good battery or best bet is a split charge system. National Luna are very good. With a few Mods.
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| 26th May 2013 9:39 am |
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anglefire
Member Since: 09 Mar 2010
Location: In the Club House
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I got a Waeco CTX40 from MPS - Sponsor on here.
Brilliant bit of kit - I run it off the cranking battery and has been fine so far - on all night no issue, though do then run the car the next day (Or I have done so far!) and it is fine.
Has an automatic shutdown feature if the battery voltage gets too low.
The 40 also fits under the boot cover - which SWMBO likes  Mark.
2006, D3 SE Auto - gone but not forgotten.
2014 BMW 530d M Sport Tourer.
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| 26th May 2013 9:41 am |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
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I've got an Engel - brilliant piece of kit, great for family or camping use.
With fridges you get what you pay for - cheap ones won't cool as well, and will flatten the battery quickly.
Another thumbs-up for MPS
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| 26th May 2013 9:45 am |
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DSL
Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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Also got an Engel, not cheap but excellent. As a friend says buy cheap, buy twice. As I did with a warm box. 
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| 26th May 2013 9:55 am |
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Moo
D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 14128
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I got a Waeco CF50 DZ from MPS on here:
http://www.mps-waeco.co.uk/
Brilliant piece of kit. It has been on permanently for 2 years either in the car on the split charge battery or in the garage to to give us additional fridge / freezer capacity.
When its in the car I have it strapped to the middle seat in the lowered position. Power is fed to it via a permanently live socket in the boot. I bought a TMax split charge system and Oddessey PC1500 battery that lives by the brake servo in the front of the car. Really easy to fit and very reliable.
Highly recommended.
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| 26th May 2013 9:58 am |
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John P
Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: West Sussex
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I spent a few months researching fridges, and finally bought the National Luna Twin Weekender Fridge/Freezer. It works great as it keeps the ice cream and ice cubes frozen, along with keeping the beers nice and cold. I also got the National Luna split charger system, and battery monitor. Will be installing an Optima yellow top as a second battery. (When it arrives  )The battery monitor allows me to link the 2 batteries together when I need the extra power when winching. 35mm cable to connect the 2 batteries, and 25 mm to the back to run the fridge, and other things if need be.
Cheers
John
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| 28th May 2013 7:58 pm |
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Ent
Member Since: 12 Oct 2007
Location: In the cack
Posts: 6485
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Paul
Waeco and National Luna use Danfoss compressors which are very reliable, the NL is really well made and will last a lifetime. Engel use a swing motor with only one moving part so in theory should be ultra reliable. There are other makes like the ARB fridge which I believe has a Danfoss BD35 compressor in it with modified electronics resulting in a very low current draw, it also has some nice features. Contact Buellbeast as he might be selling his Waeco CF-80 Club Exped trailer
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| 28th May 2013 8:59 pm |
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Tony686
Member Since: 23 Oct 2007
Location: Essex
Posts: 636
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Had an engel 45 since 2008, probably the best bit of expedition kit I have brought. Use it also for the odd BBQ for extra beer storage on the 230v plug CLUB DEFNER
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| 28th May 2013 9:04 pm |
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DSL
Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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They're also good for storing the Chrimbo turkey when the fridges are packed to breaking point, -18c = one chilled out bird.
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| 28th May 2013 9:07 pm |
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Ivan
Member Since: 01 Mar 2011
Location: Malvern Worcestershire
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Had my Engel since 1997. It still works perfectly (you watch it will break down now!). I have recently purchased a WAECO as well so I can have a fridge and freezer. I really wish I had spent the extra money and got another Engel. The 45ltr Waeco was on offer at AUD 600 and the Engels were AUD 1100, but, I do think the Engel are better.
HTH
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| 29th May 2013 3:48 am |
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