jai_landrover Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Ok my 90 is an old wreck been used off road and competitions for the last 11 years but its time to be serious. The 90 is getting kitted out for being a tow support vehicle for a trials landy tools and roof tent for the longer weekend comps. I've picked up second hand two side storage lockers for above the wheel boxes that were originally from mobie storage soloutions. I have a 2 draw pull out for the rear load space being fabricated to my drawing in a local metal shop should be ready for me to weld up and fit runners to. That lot will take care of most the tools. I'm on the hunt for a decentish budget Fridge. Ideally 3 way mains gas and 12vdc. I have no use yet to go to the sahara but likewise I don't want a cheap and nasty Ebay special for £29. Any opinions would be appreciated I'd prefer a flat sided item than can be made to fit on top of the draws and strap or bolt up against the bulkhead. I have 12v power on the side i want t mount the fridge and will hook up the caravan socket to a 230V electric in the rear for use when on mains. I hope to run a kenlowe hot start from mains and also a decent 230v to 12V 40-50A transformer so I can keep the heater running and keep warm when hooked up to mains.Its a shame the 90 isn't tidier but Its had a life already and I cannot really fault it. I do have a bulkhead coming to repair and get galvanised over the next couple of years in between other jobs and some money for a chassis at some point. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Some of the cheapest ones options come from caravans... Usu. 3-way and used to traveling. We have used Indisit in thepast and worked well for us. Nowadays, we use Minus 40. Heavy and somewhat old fashioned but works for us. Good hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Got a 3-way caravan one (venerable Electrolux RM212, basically every caravan fridge ever is the same design) in the ambulance, beware on 12v they draw ~7-8A constantly, the thermostat only works on the mains side. On 12v they'll flatten a battery in day. I've not plumbed the gas in but I believe it's the most efficient way to run them for longer periods away from mains. Next step is to rewire the stat via a relay to make the 12v side thermostatic too. Plus side of caravan (absorption type) is they're totally silent. The Waeco / Engel compressor type are more efficient and can get colder but they're mega pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 The only time our caravan one is used on 12V is when we're towing. Its either on 240V if we have hookup, or gas if we haven't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jai_landrover Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Saw the waeco type mega money I will have a look on ebay for a caravan type one I guess they have the added benefit of a freezer section for ice with my run and coke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Yup as above, 12V only a top up for towing. Gas otherwise if no mains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Ebay used to be full of old caravan fridges, James, you shouldn't have to pay too much. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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