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joetiger Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2017 7:47 am Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? |
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That looks very similar to my Norcold, but 35 qt. instead of 43. Looks like a pretty good deal to me.
It's a slippery slope, just like everything else with Vanagons. I started with the Norcold and ended up with a solar panel on the roof.
Oh--this is a good opportunity to answer anybody who says a Yeti cooler is as good as a refrigerator. Having used my fridge for the past few years, then renting a vanagon with an ice chest instead of a fridge, I can tell you without question that there is no comparison between the two. Soggy sandwich meat SUCKS. _________________ Joe T.
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Timwhy Samba Member
Joined: January 01, 2009 Posts: 3997 Location: Maine
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gene l Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2013 Posts: 136 Location: LOS OSOS,CA.
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Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2017 9:07 am Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? |
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Has anybody had a problem with plugs on an engel? I do and want to hard wire to my blueseas fuse box. The manual says the unit will not work without the plug. |
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gene l Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2013 Posts: 136 Location: LOS OSOS,CA.
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Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2017 10:32 am Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? |
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Correction! I misread the manual. Just hard wired the unit and will try it as soon as the battery charges up. I hope this works as I've only used it once. It will not work on 12 volts with plug. Works fine on 110 volts. If this doesn't work, it will be warranty time. |
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kamzcab86 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 26, 2008 Posts: 7893 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2017 10:42 am Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? |
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joetiger wrote: |
Soggy sandwich meat SUCKS. |
Having had a turkey sandwich get drowned on a kayak trip earlier this year, I can assure you that it's the soggy sandwich bread that really sucks.
gene l wrote: |
Has anybody had a problem with plugs on an engel? I do and want to hard wire to my blueseas fuse box. The manual says the unit will not work without the plug. |
Considering Engel sells this:
...for you to hardwire with (for $30-50), I don't see why you couldn't just snip the plug off and run the existing wires to your Blue Seas panel using a proper amp fuse like us ARB folks do.
Edit: Just saw your update. Fingers crossed that it works! _________________ ~Kamz
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jackbombay Samba Member
Joined: October 19, 2007 Posts: 2723 Location: Eastern Idaho
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Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2017 12:00 pm Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? |
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gene l wrote: |
Has anybody had a problem with plugs on an engel? |
I had spilled something on the end of the 12v plug and the spring loaded tip of the plug was "stuck" and not making consistent contact, I took it apart and cleaned it and its been working fine since. _________________
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CansoJim Samba Member
Joined: January 21, 2013 Posts: 40 Location: Canso, Nova Scotia
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Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2017 7:13 pm Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? |
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My Engel fridge has been hard wired for about 3 years. No problems so far. _________________ 89 Canadian PreRunner Westy GL JOVH 2.3 Auto w/ Peloquin TBD |
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gene l Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2013 Posts: 136 Location: LOS OSOS,CA.
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Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 3:30 pm Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? |
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My engel is hardwired now and the 12 volt side still won't work. Does anybody know where I can get it repaired in California? I live in central Calif. but will travel. Thanks |
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jackbombay Samba Member
Joined: October 19, 2007 Posts: 2723 Location: Eastern Idaho
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Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 4:02 pm Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? |
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gene l wrote: |
My engel is hardwired now and the 12 volt side still won't work. Does anybody know where I can get it repaired in California? I live in central Calif. but will travel. Thanks |
If you have a multimeter I would make sure power is getting from the 12v plug to the compressor.
The fridge does work on 110v power though? _________________
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gene l Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2013 Posts: 136 Location: LOS OSOS,CA.
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Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? |
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Getting 12.8 volts to plug in on reefer. Yes 110 volts works great.
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jackbombay Samba Member
Joined: October 19, 2007 Posts: 2723 Location: Eastern Idaho
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Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 4:16 pm Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? |
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gene l wrote: |
Getting 12.8 volts to plug in on reefer. |
You have confirmed that it is getting to the "motor"?
Isn't there a 12v fuse by the plug as well? I loaned my Engel to a friend for a few weeks or I'd go look at it. _________________
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gene l Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2013 Posts: 136 Location: LOS OSOS,CA.
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Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 4:19 pm Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? |
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The fuse by the plug is finr. I havn't opened the case yet. |
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regis101 Samba Member
Joined: July 28, 2005 Posts: 2078 Location: Livermore, Ca
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Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 5:45 pm Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? |
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This is where I'm at as of recent. 37 qt fridge/freezer. Spent many many years with the icy world.
I find it a decent size and fit for my needs. There was a time when it was on sale. It was 3 hun delivered to my door. The mechanics seem to be almost two stage, with a six minute run time. The first three minutes is at a slow speed then the next three is at an elevated speed. Amp draw is from 2.5 to just below 4. Avg is 3.5 for the cycle. It is new to me and hasn't had much run time. Like all new equipment, I'm sure it will loosen up a bit with time.
The painful part is that I am sure that since we're in a parts-is-parts world, lord knows from whom any of this comes from.
ya makes yer choices and ya pays yer money. YMMV. I'm happy.
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jacob. Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2009 Posts: 802
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Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 6:15 pm Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? |
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regis101 wrote: |
This is where I'm at as of recent. 37 qt fridge/freezer. Spent many many years with the icy world.
I find it a decent size and fit for my needs. There was a time when it was on sale. It was 3 hun delivered to my door. The mechanics seem to be almost two stage, with a six minute run time. The first three minutes is at a slow speed then the next three is at an elevated speed. Amp draw is from 2.5 to just below 4. Avg is 3.5 for the cycle. It is new to me and hasn't had much run time. Like all new equipment, I'm sure it will loosen up a bit with time.
The painful part is that I am sure that since we're in a parts-is-parts world, lord knows from whom any of this comes from.
ya makes yer choices and ya pays yer money. YMMV. I'm happy.
http://aervoe.com/techdata/66984.pdf
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regis101 Samba Member
Joined: July 28, 2005 Posts: 2078 Location: Livermore, Ca
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Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 6:21 pm Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? |
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Is that a metal tool box behind your drivers seat? |
Yepper. Super crazy, huh? Beaucoup storage capacity. _________________ Peace, Regis |
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jacob. Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 7:23 pm Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? |
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regis101 wrote: |
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Is that a metal tool box behind your drivers seat? |
Yepper. Super crazy, huh? Beaucoup storage capacity. |
Nope...Just glad I'm not the only one. PM me a pic if you can so we can keep this thread on topic. Id like to see yours. _________________
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Teelinger Samba Member
Joined: September 08, 2016 Posts: 35 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 10:33 pm Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? |
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Any additional info, reviews or feedback on this? Has anyone bought one?
_________________ James Tee
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Waldi Samba Member
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regis101 Samba Member
Joined: July 28, 2005 Posts: 2078 Location: Livermore, Ca
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Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:39 am Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? |
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The Max Burton uses that exact control panel as the Dometic as shown in Waldi's pic. So there ya have it, parts-is-parts _________________ Peace, Regis |
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Teelinger Samba Member
Joined: September 08, 2016 Posts: 35 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 9:58 am Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? |
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Great discussion on this blog about the Max Burton and power consumption.
Note, due to the impending eclipse, there has been a spike in pricing on most fridges and camping gear in general.
http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Max-Burton-fridge-freezer
James _________________ James Tee
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