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PostPosted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 9:58 am    Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? Reply with quote

Ok, so I read the whole trhead and Im still not clear... do any of these run off propane? And if so, effectively? Would I need to put it outside to vent it when running propane?
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:11 am    Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? Reply with quote

I don't think I have ever seen a portable fridge run on propane. I replaced my stock fridge with a t-49 truck fridge and I am very happy with it.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:27 am    Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? Reply with quote

77_Bus_Girl wrote:
Ok, so I read the whole trhead and Im still not clear... do any of these run off propane? And if so, effectively? Would I need to put it outside to vent it when running propane?


In this thread, no; they are all AC/DC-powered.

Doing a Google search, here is one 3-way portable fridge (LP/AC/DC): https://bensdiscountsupply.com/unique-portable-3-w...t-ugp-55l/ . Uses a 20 lbs. propane tank. Whether you consider a BBQ tank + fridge "portable" is up to you. Wink According to reviews, these types of fridges don't work well in high altitude with the stock propane regulators, nor in hot weather.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 2:50 pm    Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? Reply with quote

Are you still loving it?

Waldi wrote:
I have since 3 month this one.
Its running all the time in the van with 100w solar panel on a 2nd normal 60ah starter bat.

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https://www.funandhome.de/dometic/kuehlung/kuehlbo...lbox-eek-a


I still have not made the fridge plunge....I *really* want both a fridge and a freezer section. One because I have kids and they like frozen stuff. Two because I like to keep frozen water bottles in my OEM fridge. Three we all like to drink out of frozen water bottles when it's hot out...

I'm thinking of getting the Dometic CFX-65DZ Portable Electric Cooler Refrigerator/Freeze--it's dual zone, finally this year:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SZ7XJ8K/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AWPBFTW0ZXVPR&th=1

But, keep getting stuck on everyone in the know seems to love the ARB
https://www.amazon.com/ARB-10800472-Fridge-Freezer...b&th=1

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 3:06 pm    Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? Reply with quote

Haha the Dometic in the first link above does NOT have wifi!!

I'm going to have to invest in a fridge soon. I'm on the fence of replacing the old dometic and keeping the stock door.

Then the other part of me wants to buy the weatherproof ARB portable fridge. The advantages to this model is the height - and maybe be able to use it as a seat. Also, I can always have both fridges. For longer trips with more people.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 3:13 pm    Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? Reply with quote

Many chest refrigerators are clearly marked to NOT stand or sit on them.

If I were buying today I'd get the two compartment fridge/freeze units.

I purchased a larger Truck Fridge and a smaller Dometic console unit to use as a freezer.

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 4:49 pm    Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? Reply with quote

tam_shops wrote:
Are you still loving it?

I still have not made the fridge plunge....I *really* want both a fridge and a freezer section. One because I have kids and they like frozen stuff. Two because I like to keep frozen water bottles in my OEM fridge. Three we all like to drink out of frozen water bottles when it's hot out...

I'm thinking of getting the Dometic CFX-65DZ Portable Electric Cooler Refrigerator/Freeze--it's dual zone, finally this year:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SZ7XJ8K/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AWPBFTW0ZXVPR&th=1

But, keep getting stuck on everyone in the know seems to love the ARB
https://www.amazon.com/ARB-10800472-Fridge-Freezer...b&th=1

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Yes i do. Would buy it again.
And i can sit on it with my 65kg, if "you" cant its not the problem of the box Wink.
Wifi ? On a camper cool box ?
I understand if somebody needs wifi on the toilett to splash (if forgoten Wink from outside, but on a cool box ? The world becomes more and more crazy.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 9:14 pm    Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? Reply with quote

Thank you! I *hate* one way can't return them $$$ decisions....

I have no need for wifi while camping, though must admit I enjoy it on occasion when a friend has it and we're away for awhile, so I can check in with my DH. I *think* with my new phone plan though, I'll be able to just text him....

At any rate, no need for my fridge, solar panel, or any of my other *camping* things to have wifi, now Blue Tooth message sent to my phone, to tell me the solar isn't working, or my fridge is too warm, that would be cool and useful.

At least I have it down to two fridge, Dometic or ARB. I thought ARB was going to do a dual zone one last year, swore I read something about it, then....nothing!

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Yes i do. Would buy it again.
And i can sit on it with my 65kg, if "you" cant its not the problem of the box Wink.
Wifi ? On a camper cool box ?
I understand if somebody needs wifi on the toilett to splash (if forgoten Wink from outside, but on a cool box ? The world becomes more and more crazy.

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 9:21 pm    Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? Reply with quote

FWIW...the wifi feature on the Dometic models "CFX-##W" uses a smartphone app
to control -and- indicate operating temperature in the fridge...useful, I'd guess... Wink

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 9:35 pm    Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? Reply with quote

While I have and use a WiFi enabled thermostat in our Pennsylvania house that I can adjust remotely and it will contact me if temperatures venture out of range.

I cannot fathom why a portable ice box needs this feature. Its use is primarily far away from a WiFi router......... Rolling Eyes

Too much technology.

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 9:59 pm    Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? Reply with quote

djkeev wrote:
Many chest refrigerators are clearly marked to NOT stand or sit on them.

If I were buying today I'd get the two compartment fridge/freeze units.

I purchased a larger Truck Fridge and a smaller Dometic console unit to use as a freezer.

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I've stood and sat on my ARB50 for several years now. No issues whatsoever.

I can't honestly fathom why anyone would want a two compartment fridge/freeze unit unless they seriously had a thing for popsicles and/or ice cream. 99% of the food we eat when camping needs a fridge not a freezer.

Shagginwagon83 - A chest freezer will hold way more food than an upright fridge of the same size. You may have to dig for what you need but at least all your food won't fall all over the floor in the process.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 10:26 pm    Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? Reply with quote

Slap me if I already said this.

The cooler style is more efficient because you do not spill the cold air out every time you open the door like an upright. If one of the goals is saving electricity then the cooler style is the way to go.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 11:18 pm    Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? Reply with quote

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Many chest refrigerators are clearly marked to NOT stand or sit on them.


I've stood and sat on my ARB50 for several years now. No issues whatsoever.


Ditto (edit: and I use it as a seat all the time). And I don't recall the ARB's instructions saying "don't sit/stand on it". Think
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 11:28 pm    Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? Reply with quote

It's the kids fault ThankYouJerry, they want popsicles, and after I swear (in m head) at the a$$hole in the big rig RV with a proper fridge that sends his kids out eating popsicles/ice cream, and I tell my kids, "nope, sorry, no freezer here". I think in my head, OMG, I want a popsicle/ice cream...Then, somehow we wind up at the office/store, and I'm buying everyone a $5 frozen treat...Even at $15/week/ few months of hot summer weather, that's $100 PLUS the cost $5/day for ice...$400/two months. Then, I say, "I'm buying myself a fridge with a freezer this year". I've been saying it for a few years now...

Wouldn't have occurred to me NOT to stand on it. I've been standing on my cheap add ice one for years...Now I'm wondering what the weight limit on the ARB and/or Dometic is.

AND, what happened to the ARB fridge/freezer combo I read/saw/heard about last year...because the lid on that Dometic doesn't look like it locks!? OR as sturdy as the ARB one.

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Many chest refrigerators are clearly marked to NOT stand or sit on them.

If I were buying today I'd get the two compartment fridge/freeze units.

I purchased a larger Truck Fridge and a smaller Dometic console unit to use as a freezer.

Dave


I've stood and sat on my ARB50 for several years now. No issues whatsoever.

I can't honestly fathom why anyone would want a two compartment fridge/freeze unit unless they seriously had a thing for popsicles and/or ice cream. 99% of the food we eat when camping needs a fridge not a freezer.

Shagginwagon83 - A chest freezer will hold way more food than an upright fridge of the same size. You may have to dig for what you need but at least all your food won't fall all over the floor in the process.

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 9:36 am    Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? Reply with quote

Alright you guys have me sold on the freezer. I can't wait to give out ice cream to my friends at the brewery!

ARB coming out with a dual zone? Dang I hope its soon.

Edit: Nah, I don't think I would need a dual zone. It messes with my game plan.

So, you can have ice cream with the truck-fridge (not portable unit) right? Here's my game plan.

1. Buy portable unit - single zone.
2. Eventually replace the stock Westy Dometic
3. Use portable unit when needed in the Westy.
4. Use portable unit as extra fridge while camping in my dad's ToyHauler camper

The ARB Elements Weatherproof 63 Quart has some really cool features - such as a programmable electronic 4-digit pin lock.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 3:24 pm    Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? Reply with quote

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Not my pic but I have the same exact setup in my Westy. Love this Fridge/Freezer and all that it can do.
The frozen food aspect is great, prepare some dishes at home and then freeze them and take them with you.
I thought that the Ice Cream thing would be cool too, turns out the Freezer has to be set super low to freeze Ice Cream.
That means the freezer (half) seems to cycle more often than the fridge and can take a toll on your battery.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 3:47 pm    Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? Reply with quote

Words not needed...... Indel B refrigerators

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 3:56 pm    Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? Reply with quote

I stand and sit on my Edgestar all the time. YMMV.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 4:08 pm    Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? Reply with quote

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"No mummy bags". They probably cause the fridge to get too warm if placed on top of it.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 4:48 pm    Post subject: Re: What PORTABLE fridge do you use? Reply with quote

The booklet that came with my ARB actually suggests using it as a seat.

My ARB will easily freeze anything put at the bottom while keeping 'fridge' cold stuff put on top in the upper area. It's almost like 'dry ice' cold down there sometimes if not careful.

It can be a little tricky to set the temp correctly for this to happen and not, for example, freeze the beer or soda cans too Shocked
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