FridgeFreezer Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 52 minutes ago, landroversforever said: The settling bit of a fridge I’ve always wondered about, given that as far as I know the internals of a 12/240v compressor fridge have the same make up? On paper so do a BMW X5 and a Range Rover but I know which one is actually built for the job... Compressors in fridges sit on three springs in an oil bath to isolate them from noise - if you jiggle a domestic one about you can hear the motor clonk the inside of the housing, I'm assuming travel fridges are built with the expectation of a lot more jiggling & bumping & leaning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 We have used various cool boxes over the years and most recently had a Waeco Tropicool coolbox which was ok, managing a creditable cool-down until very high ambient temperatures were encountered. Then it just went nuts and was on all the time (not unexpected) and drained the battery. We eventually splashed the cash on a compressor fridge that we run off 12V with a solar panel and it has been the best thing we have ever bought for camping. It’s a Dometic CFX 35 chest fridge. I was going to say it is reasonably cheap, well it was a few years ago. I checked the prices now and it isn’t. It’s a great solution but pricey if it’s just a few beers that need cooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 I'm just about to invest in a Dellonda C15. It's one of the generic fridges made by one of the big manufacturers. Low electrical consumption. Reasonably robust. Heavily discounted...and 60litres. I rarely go to 'kitted out' campsites anymore - preferring places like Nash Oaklands. I also go for longer periods, with the kids. My threeway fridge is getting very tired and gas is becoming an utter pain to get (in wallet and in practicality) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 8 minutes ago, Nonimouse said: Dellonda C15 Exactly the same as the Alpicool T60 I mention as having above! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Bowie69 said: Exactly the same as the Alpicool T60 I mention as having above! I think Mobicool are the same as well - all made by Waeco I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L19MUD Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Well a Dellonda/Alpicool/Mobicool looks like the winner for me in 60L size. Wish I had bought one of those originally as the price is not dissimilar to the Thermoelectric I had which was useless 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 37 minutes ago, L19MUD said: Wish I had bought one of those originally as the price is not dissimilar to the Thermoelectric I had Price has dropped quite significantly in the last 2 years or so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Add Bodega to that list: BODEGA Car Fridge 50L, Portable Car Refrigerator 12V, Compressor Fridge with APP Control, Dual Zone, -20 to 20°C Camping Fridge for Outdoor, Campervan, Vehicle, RV, Boat, Travel : Amazon.co.uk: Large Appliances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Bowie69 said: Add Bodega to that list: BODEGA Car Fridge 50L, Portable Car Refrigerator 12V, Compressor Fridge with APP Control, Dual Zone, -20 to 20°C Camping Fridge for Outdoor, Campervan, Vehicle, RV, Boat, Travel : Amazon.co.uk: Large Appliances And that has a bluetooth connection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Yup, the Alpicool one has as well -though now I look, the Dellonda doesn't, though physically identical, perhaps they are just waiting for an 'app' to appear(there is a reply in the comments to that alludes to one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Bowie69 said: Yup, the Alpicool one has as well -though now I look, the Dellonda doesn't, though physically identical, perhaps they are just waiting for an 'app' to appear(there is a reply in the comments to that alludes to one). To be fair, i'm not that fussed....😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, Nonimouse said: To be fair, i'm not that fussed....😀 Yeah I wasn't either to be honest.... but while stress testing the solar/battery system I can check the fridge is working in the camper from my living room -same goes for the MPPT charge controller. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommobot Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 Whats the general opinion on Halfords £250 fridge? - With a bit of discount can get it new for circa £220 https://www.halfords.com/camping/coolboxes/halfords-advanced-compressor-coolbox-40l-526078.html?istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istFeedId=367c5610-f937-4c81-8609-f84582324cd6&istItemId=pqittxwpa&istBid=t&_$ja=tsid:|cid:14295777511|agid:127621216244|tid:pla-330973368698|crid:539308224237|nw:u|rnd:17646819004723352825|dvc:c|adp:|mt:|loc:9045552&gclid=CjwKCAjw9qiTBhBbEiwAp-GE0YuzIga18nVt8eL3fkLucGYEGHP9pM3NKsYhk-d0e7dHZOynmCL3kBoC7bcQAvD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 I didn't buy the Dellonda 60litre. I bought an Alpicool 45 instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommobot Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 On 4/28/2022 at 11:49 AM, tommobot said: Whats the general opinion on Halfords £250 fridge? - With a bit of discount can get it new for circa £220 https://www.halfords.com/camping/coolboxes/halfords-advanced-compressor-coolbox-40l-526078.html?istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istFeedId=367c5610-f937-4c81-8609-f84582324cd6&istItemId=pqittxwpa&istBid=t&_$ja=tsid:|cid:14295777511|agid:127621216244|tid:pla-330973368698|crid:539308224237|nw:u|rnd:17646819004723352825|dvc:c|adp:|mt:|loc:9045552&gclid=CjwKCAjw9qiTBhBbEiwAp-GE0YuzIga18nVt8eL3fkLucGYEGHP9pM3NKsYhk-d0e7dHZOynmCL3kBoC7bcQAvD_BwE I went to have a look at this in store. My knowledge of fridges isn't great at all... But an obvious flaw was it had no strapping handle... Could of wrapped a rachet around it but not quite the same.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Nonimouse said: I didn't buy the Dellonda 60litre. I bought an Alpicool 45 instead. That was the one I bought first, then opted for the T60, with separate freezer, time will tell if I made the right decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Bowie69 said: That was the one I bought first, then opted for the T60, with separate freezer, time will tell if I made the right decision. I did some fridge assessing this weekend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 You guys seem to have big fridges. This is our 35litre ‘live’. Ok I should squeeze another couple of beers in there but it’s fairly spacious and takes up some space in our 110. Next to the 2 x 2 litre of milk is a big pack of chicken, a large red pepper and other salad stuff. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 I spotted this the other day and thought it might be of interest here. https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/car-refrigerator-freezer If it works its not a bad price?! It is a compressor unit not just a cooler my National Luna was a fair bit more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 I'm noticing this bit "Once the power reaches the battery protection low-level setting, it automatically stops cooling" Our compressor fridge box is the same, and the battery protection voltage seems to be set so that as soon as the engine is off and the battery stops receiving charge the fridge powers off. I have not found a way the adjust this threshold, making it impossible to just run it off a freestanding leisure battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommobot Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Can I get the group opinion on this one please? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284414841654 Regarding the low protection setting, I thought this would be an adjustable setting I.e 11v it would shut off, rather than when their is a known incoming charge not present as so to speak..? - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 I dont know about the cheaper options but the national luna will let you select settings for how low it will run the battery - you can leave it to drain completely if you really want to or set it to turn off before you reach a charge level that wont start the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 14 minutes ago, reb78 said: I dont know about the cheaper options but the national luna will let you select settings for how low it will run the battery - you can leave it to drain completely if you really want to or set it to turn off before you reach a charge level that wont start the car. Same for my Waeco, I think 3 selectable levels or a run-it-til-its-dead option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Yep, my Alpicool has low medium high settings, low is 9V, of course this refers to the onload voltage which is quite a bit lower than float. Also worth noting, in tests, the cheap compressor fridges, without a branded compressor, they used 50-100% more power than a danfoss/lg branded compressor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Even my old Waeco has a LO and HI setting for how far it'll allow the voltage to drop. I've never had it trigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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