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amishman
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 Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 7:00 pm Post subject: Anyone use a Dometic CF-25 in their Vanagon? |
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Liking the smaller size of this portable fridge/freezer.
Wondering if anyone here has used one?
Any comments on how nice or not nice it is would be sweet.
Thanks
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| I picked up a CF-40 on Craigslist the other day. It appears to be well made and it gets cold quickly. I haven't taken it on the road yet, however, as I'm still accumulating parts for a solar setup. |
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JDEL
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| Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 10:54 am Post subject: Re: Any use a Dometic CF-25 in their Vanagon? |
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I just purchased this Dometic fridge ($509 shipped). It is 60 liters (2.21 cu ft) and has the duel control for the fridge/freezer. It seems well made at a good price. I have not received it yet but I will up date this post when I get it.
http://www.rvpartscountry.com/CFX-65-Portable-Cooler-_p_27293.html |
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OddN
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| Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 6:37 am Post subject: Re: Any use a Dometic CF-25 in their Vanagon? |
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I have the CF-25 from Waeco (same as Dometic) and it is excellent. Low current consumption, and really Cold. But it is small, and althoug its relatively light weight, and takes up less Space, I often wish Id bought the larger 40 (or even the 65). I also have the original Multivan cooler, and I like that it is roomier, but it is not as cold as the Waeco, and uses more current in 12 V operation.
So a cooler With the size of the original Multivan one, with the thermodynamics of the Waeco/Dometic (Danfoss compressor) would be Perfect.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 11:00 am Post subject: Re: Any use a Dometic CF-25 in their Vanagon? |
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| OddN wrote: |
So a cooler With the size of the original Multivan one, with the thermodynamics of the Waeco/Dometic (Danfoss compressor) would be Perfect. |
I've wondered if a modern compressor could be fitted. I like the size, and I can bolt it to my floor, but I never use it, since I camp at a site with electric at best once a year.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 11:59 am Post subject: Re: Any use a Dometic CF-25 in their Vanagon? |
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| djkeev wrote: |
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| OddN wrote: |
So a cooler With the size of the original Multivan one, with the thermodynamics of the Waeco/Dometic (Danfoss compressor) would be Perfect. |
I've wondered if a modern compressor could be fitted. I like the size, and I can bolt it to my floor, but I never use it, since I camp at a site with electric at best once a year. |
Off topic^^^ maybe worthy of it's own thread?
Anyway.....
Isn't the Dometic system Ammonia based?
Relies on heat to circulate the gas rather than a mechanical motor.
Can you easily add a compressor into an ammonia based system?
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It is possible to retrofit a DC compressor system to pretty much any fridge or icebox (or make a custom one for that matter).
Lets just say its not cheap though.... Usually the compressor/condenser unit is pre-charged. You then select an evaporator to fit your space, run the lines, and hook everything up. Obviously the original cooling system would need to be removed.
http://www.defender.com/category.jsp?path=-1|2276204|2276226&id=2530801
http://www.suremarineservice.com/ND50CS3-QV.aspx
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JDEL
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| Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2015 11:32 am Post subject: Re: Anyone use a Dometic CF-25 in their Vanagon? |
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The one I got from the site was CFX-65DZUS It is great I used it twice. At the peak it only draws 58 watts. And it is the duel zone fridge/freezer. I am happy with it.
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mgmilcher
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| Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2016 4:11 pm Post subject: Re: Anyone use a Dometic CF-25 in their Vanagon? |
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| Thanks JDEL. Mine has arrived now too, at my in-laws. Can't wait to get my hands on it. |
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