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Time for a new fridge

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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?
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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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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

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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.
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https://flexadventures.co.za/shop-categ ... g-fridges/

i have the 80l stainless steel version - dual compartment
works great
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Thank you everyone.

It seems Snowmaster only has positive reviews.. so this little baby is coming my way. Expect delivery tomorrow.
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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
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....
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Re: Time for a new fridge

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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
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Re: Time for a new fridge

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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.
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Re: Time for a new fridge

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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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