Truck Fridge Portable Fridge
#1
Posted 29 July 2012 - 07:15 PM
TruckFridge Model TF41
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#2
Posted 29 July 2012 - 08:42 PM
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#3
Posted 29 July 2012 - 11:43 PM
2022 F350 7.3L; family trailer at the moment and some aluminum stuck together to eventually form another truck camper
#4
Posted 30 July 2012 - 02:49 PM
I wonder how many amps it draws?
Good question that I'd like to see some data on. From poking around a bit, the portage fridges truckfridge sells look similar in appearance and features to the Waeco CF40 and CF50. Awhile ago I could find the complete article that an Aussie magazine did comparing refrigerators. Currently I can only find a part of it that ARB is using.
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It also looks similar to the fridge Evakool USA is selling.
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#5
Posted 30 July 2012 - 06:30 PM
At present and for lots of years I have used the Coleman thermo cool unit with success.(I have to add a disclaimer)I don't camp in the dessert.
Last year on our Denali/Yukon 5 week trip my system worked well. I have the 3 way fridge set to its lowest temp,to freeze and keep frozen 1/2 gallon bottles of water usually 3 (I start out with them frozen at home). Than switch 1 into the cooler in the truck to keep the temp when the cooler isn't plugged in.There were several times of 4+ days that the cooler wasn't plugged in or the 3 way turned off.This was ferry time. I had thought that I would have to get some ice to back up the frozen bottles but didn't need to.
I have gone back and forth about a reefer of this type.I like the power usage as I think my solar panel could keep up with the power usage.Also I could store more in the truckfridge than the Coleman since I would not have to take up space for the bottle/ice block. I think my Coleman isn't be any larger than 1.5 cubic feet add the ice and I have just eaten up more space. The Coleman is listed at 40 quarts. I measured the inside and it comes out to 12"x12"x15" of usable space.That's without the bottle/ice.
I think I would spring for the largest unit 2 cubic feet.They are all the same width and length,the heights are different.The biggest is only 2" higher than the Coleman.At $544 shipped it brings it into the realm of possibility.
What do you all think.Would like other input.
Thanks Frank
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#6
Posted 30 July 2012 - 06:53 PM
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The size is more of a concern to me and the measurements fit my needs.
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This is where I am also. If the handles come off, the length works well in the space currently used by our old stainless steel Coleman. Frank, thanks for your comments.
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#7
Posted 30 July 2012 - 06:57 PM
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#8
Posted 30 July 2012 - 07:49 PM
Yeh the handles are a of no use.They have to come off,even if it's with a saw! I have 23" between the two storage drawer units I have in the back seat area of the truck and there is just 23" between them.So the reefer will work for us.I don't worry about using battery power as we usually go some place at least once a day with the truck.I only have a 45W solar panel but that seems to fit my needs.This is where I am also. If the handles come off, the length works well in the space currently used by our old stainless steel Coleman. Frank, thanks for your comments.
We have been on the fence with a reefer unit for a long time and most times we talk ourselves out of it but I think we have a winner this time.Now the choice is which size,middle or large.
Think might pull the trigger today.Frank
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#9
Posted 30 July 2012 - 08:03 PM
Frank, keep us posted. And, if I don't hear back from the truckfridge folks, whether a saw is necessary!<snip>
They have to come off, even if it's with a saw!
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We have been on the fence with a reefer unit for a long time and most times we talk ourselves out of it but I think we have a winner this time.Now the choice is which size,middle or large.
Think might pull the trigger today.Frank
2003 Ford Ranger FX4 Level II 2013 ATC Bobcat SE "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."- Abraham Lincoln http://ski3pin.blogspot.com/
#10
Posted 30 July 2012 - 08:06 PM
My Engel MT45 draws just under 2.5 amps when it cycles. With an 85 watt solar panel I never have need to charge the battery using the truck unless there isn't any sun. We stayed on the beach in Baja for days with the battery minder reading "good" all the time. And that thing will freeze water when its 105 outside. I am going to take some measurements to see if the dual zone unit will fit on with the top down. If so that will give me lots more room. Fingers crossed!
Jay, thanks for the info as I know you love your engel. Unfortunately I'd have to do more remodeling if I wanted to make one fit. By the way, what size battery are you using.
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