Time for a new fridge
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Time for a new fridge
So Goerapan is coming up and I am going to need a new refrigerator/freezer (preferably a combo?) for the trip.
This is not a permanent installation, and I would rather have something I can remove. I already have a solar panel and 400W AC/DC power supply. Chances are this will only be used maybe 3 or 4 times a year. Obviously, I need to get it before Goerapan, so no back orders. Any suggestions out there?
PS: Obviously this should be under equipment, not vehicle accessories.. sorry. Admins please help?
This is not a permanent installation, and I would rather have something I can remove. I already have a solar panel and 400W AC/DC power supply. Chances are this will only be used maybe 3 or 4 times a year. Obviously, I need to get it before Goerapan, so no back orders. Any suggestions out there?
PS: Obviously this should be under equipment, not vehicle accessories.. sorry. Admins please help?
May the road be long.. and dirty.
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Re: Time for a new fridge
Snomaster 6oL dual been serving me well for 12 years , I bought another one last year 42L which I now only use for freezing da meat
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Re: Time for a new fridge
I can concur on the Snomaster. Very good quality and as good as any other brand, and aftersales service is next level good
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Re: Time for a new fridge
I have the national luna 72l twin in my van. Very nice unit and still working well after 5 years.
The campmaster in my vehicle is now not getting cold - about 8 years old.
Have also only heard good things about snomaster.
The campmaster in my vehicle is now not getting cold - about 8 years old.
Have also only heard good things about snomaster.
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Re: Time for a new fridge
https://flexadventures.co.za/shop-categ ... g-fridges/
i have the 80l stainless steel version - dual compartment
works great
i have the 80l stainless steel version - dual compartment
works great
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Re: Time for a new fridge
Thank you everyone.
It seems Snowmaster only has positive reviews.. so this little baby is coming my way. Expect delivery tomorrow.
It seems Snowmaster only has positive reviews.. so this little baby is coming my way. Expect delivery tomorrow.
May the road be long.. and dirty.
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Re: Time for a new fridge
The Flex fridges look like re-branded Dometic / Waeco fridges (which are good). Anybody know if this is the case? Their prices are quite good....King Caractacus wrote: ↑18 Aug 2021 17:50 https://flexadventures.co.za/shop-categ ... g-fridges/
i have the 80l stainless steel version - dual compartment
works great
Cheers, Gareth
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Re: Time for a new fridge
if there is interest...
https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/sh ... ng-fridges
https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/sh ... ost4512981
https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/sh ... F55-Fridge
and excellent after sales service, from those i have spoken to who have needed it
https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/sh ... ng-fridges
https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/sh ... ost4512981
https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/sh ... F55-Fridge
and excellent after sales service, from those i have spoken to who have needed it
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Re: Time for a new fridge
Having tested for the weekend... I have to say, not a bad little machine.
Ran on 400Wh worth of battery for over 11 hours (ok I only opened it 3 times so that will make a big difference) and kept the freezer at -18 and the refrigerator at 5 the whole time. I recommend using DC power rather than AC (as the battery lasted much longer when I switched over after 4 hours). It wasn't the hottest weekend and as I said: I only opened it a few times, but all-in-all it does the job and doesn't kill my batteries (too much.)
My only gripe is that the little remote that comes with it doesn't work at all. I even charged it for 8 hours and still nada. Meh.. I didn't need it anyways, but it would have been nice if all the parts in the box actually works.
Ran on 400Wh worth of battery for over 11 hours (ok I only opened it 3 times so that will make a big difference) and kept the freezer at -18 and the refrigerator at 5 the whole time. I recommend using DC power rather than AC (as the battery lasted much longer when I switched over after 4 hours). It wasn't the hottest weekend and as I said: I only opened it a few times, but all-in-all it does the job and doesn't kill my batteries (too much.)
My only gripe is that the little remote that comes with it doesn't work at all. I even charged it for 8 hours and still nada. Meh.. I didn't need it anyways, but it would have been nice if all the parts in the box actually works.
May the road be long.. and dirty.
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Re: Time for a new fridge
Does the remote not switch on, or not link to the fridge. Mine works great on my Snomaster. It must be something small
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