I have a 55ltr waeco , and it works well, even goes down to -18c if I set it that low. Its draws about 2.5 amp an hr, and I ahve a 120 amp hr deep cycle attery and 120watts of solar panel. Battery lasts for 3 to 5 days before I ahve to start motor. I have tried 3 way fridges, but they don,t seem to work well in the tropics. Paid $600 for the waeco, about 3 years ago. Engels are also good, if a bit pricey.Bill
-- Edited by bill12 on Saturday 10th of November 2012 12:19:12 PM
looking at an Evakool fridge/freezer. this is a mojor purchase for me.
does anyone have one?
Dawa
Hi Dawa, could you supply a little more detail as to your needs, ie, is it to be a 12v/240v car fridge etc, is it replacing one or is this your first purchase?
I have a waeco 60lt that has fridge/freezer but it really is best used for one or the other but perhaps other brands will work as advertised!!
Perhaps a second post on tech forum will assist your enquiry. I purchased my fridge as a factory second and have no issue's with its function and money saved.
looking at an Evakool fridge/freezer. this is a mojor purchase for me.
does anyone have one?
Dawa
Hi Dawa, could you supply a little more detail as to your needs, ie, is it to be a 12v/240v car fridge etc, is it replacing one or is this your first purchase?
I have a waeco 60lt that has fridge/freezer but it really is best used for one or the other but perhaps other brands will work as advertised!!
Perhaps a second post on tech forum will assist your enquiry. I purchased my fridge as a factory second and have no issue's with its function and money saved.
cheers
ozi2
OK it must be free standing as I have a campervan. have been using a little waeco but it has died.
I live in this full time. the Evakool is on special for just on $1000 has fridge and freezer compartments.
200w solar panel and a large deepcycle battery 200ah that will be just fot the fridge.
I have a 55ltr waeco , and it works well, even goes down to -18c if I set it that low. Its draws about 2.5 amp an hr, and I ahve a 120 amp hr deep cycle attery and 120watts of solar panel. Battery lasts for 3 to 5 days before I ahve to start motor. I have tried 3 way fridges, but they don,t seem to work well in the tropics. Paid $600 for the waeco, about 3 years ago. Engels are also good, if a bit pricey.Bill
-- Edited by bill12 on Saturday 10th of November 2012 12:19:12 PM
are these the chest type ones?
the little one i have is a waeco and don't like it much even before it stopped working
Yes, its the chest version with a dual compartment for freezer(big), and chiller(small). The electronics don,t like water(same as any electronics, but the compresser is good, and I have done lots of miles with it on dirt and sealed roads.I have frozen kilos of fish with it. Just set it on 0deg. c, and it works great.If I buy another it will probably be an engel as they are more robust. Bill
Dawa, I have the Evakool 120litre 12V upright at our site at Burrendong. Has been running non stop purely on solar for about 12 months now (we leave frozen goods in it so that we always have tucker for rush trips. Also have a 50litre Evakool 240/12V chest fridge/freezer (car fridge) that we bought at the same time and use for travelling, shopping, etc. Very happy with both.
Darrell
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Dawa, I have the Evakool 120litre 12V upright at our site at Burrendong. Has been running non stop purely on solar for about 12 months now (we leave frozen goods in it so that we always have tucker for rush trips. Also have a 50litre Evakool 240/12V chest fridge/freezer (car fridge) that we bought at the same time and use for travelling, shopping, etc. Very happy with both.
Darrell
I think I am liking the upright one.
Bit of a squeeze to get it in and with all things it is just as well there is only one of me
we have a 60 l evacool, been going non stop for 2 years and periotic use for 12 months prior. Has been used as a combo but currently just a fridge cheers blaze
If you want an upright then i suggest you have a look at ,,, jlk outdoor discount store on ebay,,,,,,, enter 12v frig in the ebay search and you will find many friges,,,,,they have a 92l upright for about $600 has a
german compressor ,my personal opinion re the prices that the well
known brands charge is nothing short of highway robbery,,,,,the problem is they have had the market on their own for a long time but things are a changin and i for one wont pay their outrageous prices just a
suggestion to save a dollar,,,,PS I have no involement with any of them
-- Edited by turbopete on Monday 12th of November 2012 08:09:56 AM
If you want an upright then i suggest you have a look at ,,, jlk outdoor discount store on ebay,,,,,,, enter 12v frig in the ebay search and you will find many friges,,,,,they have a 92l upright for about $600 has a
german compressor ,my personal opinion re the prices that the well
known brands charge is nothing short of highway robbery,,,,,the problem is they have had the market on their own for a long time but things are a changin and i for one wont pay their outrageous prices just a
suggestion to save a dollar,,,,PS I have no involement with any of them
-- Edited by turbopete on Monday 12th of November 2012 08:09:56 AM
and I thank you. I too noticed the price difference and wondered if the quality was OK
what fridge unit, and size, did you end up purchasing How has it performed and what locality are you in? I have to buy one and am interested in hte EvaKool but have heard that they gerneally do not work well with an ambient temp of more than 28C..
what fridge unit, and size, did you end up purchasing How has it performed and what locality are you in? I have to buy one and am interested in hte EvaKool but have heard that they gerneally do not work well with an ambient temp of more than 28C..
Thanks Juniior
I am in broome and our fridge would love an ambient temp of 28, the overnight min has been around 28 since november and day time temps up in low 40s at times and as previously stated ours does extremely well, turned down to number 2 atm and fridges stays around 4 degrees and dosnt cycle very often
