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dsdunbar Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2014 Posts: 564 Location: Crozet VA
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:22 am Post subject: Chest fridge (Engel/ARB) with middle seat? Anyone? |
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I have a full westy and use the Dometic and a 38QT or 40QT Igloo cooler. Our family grew at the end of last year and we now have 3 (wonderful) kids and thus now required to take the middle bench camping.
We did our first camping trip 3 weeks back and everything went smoothly. But I am ina battle for what to do about upgrading our fridge...I think my ideal option would be a fridge chest like the Engel/ARB. I just reread the 9 pages of the topic "what removable freezer do you have" or whatever it is called, and lots of chest options listed there.
But my big question is, does anyone have one of these larger fridges (40qt or larger) and a middle seat installed?
Also, does anyone put the freezer in the back over the engine? everyone in the thread puts it behind the passenger seat...I figure it gets too heavy to lift to the trunk (since the unit itself weighs 50+ pounds empty) but thought I should ask.
Thanks for any pictures you have with a middle seat or the fridge installed in the rear. _________________ '89 2WD Westy "Grey Goose" - Manual 4spd
Crozet VA
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dobryan Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2006 Posts: 16475 Location: Brookeville, MD
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dsdunbar Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2014 Posts: 564 Location: Crozet VA
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:44 am Post subject: Re: Chest Fridge (engel/ARB) with middle seat? Anyone? |
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Hey Dave,
Yeah...I've been looking for the last couple years. Some are in the classifieds, I've reached out to a couple of folks, but shipping just ruins the cost.
If you decide to part with yours let me know =) I do end up in MD fairly often to visit family.
dobryan wrote: |
If you need three rear seats (not 4) you might want to use a single middle seat. It will give you a lot more options for use of the space available.
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_________________ '89 2WD Westy "Grey Goose" - Manual 4spd
Crozet VA
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flomulgator Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2013 Posts: 950 Location: Leavenworth, WA
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:51 am Post subject: Re: Chest Fridge (engel/ARB) with middle seat? Anyone? |
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I've got nothing helpful to offer, just wanted to say it was nice meeting you and it was inspirational to see you soloing it with two toddlers. No idea how you stored all those toys though! _________________ She's built like a steakhouse, but she handles like a bistro! |
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dobryan Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2006 Posts: 16475 Location: Brookeville, MD
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:00 am Post subject: Re: Chest Fridge (engel/ARB) with middle seat? Anyone? |
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dsdunbar wrote: |
Hey Dave,
Yeah...I've been looking for the last couple years. Some are in the classifieds, I've reached out to a couple of folks, but shipping just ruins the cost.
If you decide to part with yours let me know =) I do end up in MD fairly often to visit family.
dobryan wrote: |
If you need three rear seats (not 4) you might want to use a single middle seat. It will give you a lot more options for use of the space available.
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You really just need the base shipped. The seat is just a front seat. That is what I did.
Not looking to sell mine, I do not use it often but am glad I have it when I need it. _________________ Dave O
'87 Westy w/ 2002 Subaru EJ25 and Peloquin TBD
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86scotty Samba Member
Joined: July 25, 2013 Posts: 223 Location: Tennessee
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:40 pm Post subject: Re: Chest fridge (Engel/ARB) with middle seat? Anyone? |
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I'll send you my base for a decent price. I can ship it discounted at work. It won't be free but probably less than $50.
Sorry for the shameless plug, I really need it gone. It's in the classifieds.
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dsdunbar Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2014 Posts: 564 Location: Crozet VA
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:34 pm Post subject: Re: Chest fridge (Engel/ARB) with middle seat? Anyone? |
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86scotty wrote: |
I'll send you my base for a decent price. I can ship it discounted at work. It won't be free but probably less than $50.
Sorry for the shameless plug, I really need it gone. It's in the classifieds.
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dobryan Samba Member
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