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candyman Samba Trout Slayer
Joined: December 20, 2003 Posts: 2694 Location: Missoula MT
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Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 4:18 pm Post subject: Real-world size difference TF65 vs. TF49 |
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Hey all, im having a hard time visualizing the useable space in these two units. Cubit ft vs qt size etc is hard to realize without touching it in person. So what I am asking is those of you who have both, what is the size difference is real terms? For example, the tf65 will fit x amount of beers and vs y amount in the 49. Or, i can fit exactly 8 more beers in the 65 vs the 49. Or better yet, what all do you pack in your fridges and does that take all the space?
As you can tell, Im on the fence on which to get. With the dometic, it would fit all the food we needed to keep cool with no space left for much else, but always packed a cooler for beverages, about a 18 pack of beers. So in reality, I would like to eliminate the cooler. I would like to go with the 49 since its cheaper and i am nervous about rehabing the cabinets to make the 65 fit. On the other hand this is probably a case where bigger is better, no?
Thanks for all responses and please keep it limited to these two fridges as I am not interested in any other models |
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Howesight Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2008 Posts: 3274 Location: Vancouver, B.C.
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Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 4:26 pm Post subject: Re: Real world size difference tf65 vs tf49 |
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Think of those "1 quart" tetra-packs that juice often comes in. They are almost exactly 1 litre in size. That means that the TF65 will fit 16 more tetra packs. You can leave the extra "beer cooler" at home. I do.
After you rehab your cabinet to install the TF-65, it will appear to have been easy in hindsight. Use the opportunity to install a stove sparker, replace your faucet with a Shurflo, etc.
You know you want more litres. _________________ '86 Syncro Westy SVX |
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Mountain1.8t Samba Member
Joined: January 20, 2013 Posts: 340
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Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 4:31 pm Post subject: Re: Real world size difference tf65 vs tf49 |
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I'm in Missoula and I just installed a TF49. I'm happy with the space, plenty for my needs. If you want to see how many beers fit, and drink a beer (for scientific purposes), let me know. |
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candyman Samba Trout Slayer
Joined: December 20, 2003 Posts: 2694 Location: Missoula MT
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Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 4:41 pm Post subject: Re: Real world size difference tf65 vs tf49 |
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Running_Man wrote: |
I'm in Missoula and I just installed a TF49. I'm happy with the space, plenty for my needs. If you want to see how many beers fit, and drink a beer (for scientific purposes), let me know. |
I will take take you up on that.
Make sure you come to the bug movie release next sunday night at the wilma sadly im one of the main characters There will be a preparty downtown and vw run weather permitting, yet to be announced |
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candyman Samba Trout Slayer
Joined: December 20, 2003 Posts: 2694 Location: Missoula MT
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Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 4:43 pm Post subject: Re: Real world size difference tf65 vs tf49 |
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Howesight wrote: |
Think of those "1 quart" tetra-packs that juice often comes in. They are almost exactly 1 litre in size. That means that the TF65 will fit 16 more tetra packs. You can leave the extra "beer cooler" at home. I do.
After you rehab your cabinet to install the TF-65, it will appear to have been easy in hindsight. Use the opportunity to install a stove sparker, replace your faucet with a Shurflo, etc.
You know you want more litres. |
Thanks howesight, ive been noodling thru your install thread and feel better about the project. Thinking the 65 may be the ticket. Just dont want to eff up the cabinet. For the most part im pretty capable with wood working etc... |
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Mountain1.8t Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 4:56 pm Post subject: Re: Real world size difference tf65 vs tf49 |
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candyman wrote: |
Running_Man wrote: |
I'm in Missoula and I just installed a TF49. I'm happy with the space, plenty for my needs. If you want to see how many beers fit, and drink a beer (for scientific purposes), let me know. |
I will take take you up on that.
Make sure you come to the bug movie release next sunday night at the wilma sadly im one of the main characters There will be a preparty downtown and vw run weather permitting, yet to be announced |
Awesome, didn't know about that! Where do I watch for info on the vw run? |
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DwarfVader Samba Member
Joined: July 28, 2015 Posts: 646 Location: Missoula, MT
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Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 7:45 pm Post subject: Re: Real world size difference tf65 vs tf49 |
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candyman wrote: |
Running_Man wrote: |
I'm in Missoula and I just installed a TF49. I'm happy with the space, plenty for my needs. If you want to see how many beers fit, and drink a beer (for scientific purposes), let me know. |
I will take take you up on that.
Make sure you come to the bug movie release next sunday night at the wilma sadly im one of the main characters There will be a preparty downtown and vw run weather permitting, yet to be announced |
I want so bad to come to that... but... it's Oscar night, and not that I give a flying 5yr-old about the Oscars, but sadly we'll be doing a special edition news that night and I'll have to be into work right in the middle of the film.
Might try and make the VW run and meet up with you guys if it happens though. _________________ - oderint dum metuant -
I'll find my van someday, or it will find me. |
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Vanagon Nut Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2008 Posts: 10379 Location: Sunshine Coast B.C.
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Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 8:31 pm Post subject: Re: Real-world size difference TF65 vs. TF49 |
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Here's a few pics of what my did
https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/TF65Into1988Westy#
I'm a hack with wood and managed to crack the base doing this job but some white glue, clamps, it's strong as ever and pretty square.
I'm suggesting that if I can move the partition, most anyone can!
Neil _________________ 1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA
1988 West DIY 50º ABA
VE7TBN |
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candyman Samba Trout Slayer
Joined: December 20, 2003 Posts: 2694 Location: Missoula MT
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Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 9:42 pm Post subject: Re: Real-world size difference TF65 vs. TF49 |
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Vanagon Nut wrote: |
Here's a few pics of what my did
https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/TF65Into1988Westy#
I'm a hack with wood and managed to crack the base doing this job but some white glue, clamps, it's strong as ever and pretty square.
I'm suggesting that if I can move the partition, most anyone can!
Neil |
Thank you for those pics, they are helpful |
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