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Hi all has anyone used a Waeco coolfun s32. Mobicool. It's like a soft carfridge with 24/12 volt Supposed to cool 20degrees below ambient temp. Just want to use it for fruit and veg in van to free up existing fridge.

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The problem with this style of cooler is that it

1) Uses much more power than a compressor style car fridge. I used a similar one at one stage and flattened a car battery in 6 hours as I was unaware of the power draw.

2) The temperature it can reach is up to 20 degrees below ambient.. This means on a hot day, the cooler will be at a temperature of between 15 and 20 degrees inside, if working at its optimum. Probably not good enough as a fridge substitute.

If you are looking to use something as an adjunct to the van fridge I would recommend a "proper" compressor style car fridge as the only decent long term option.

 

PS : Probably best to only start one thread on each topic, in one location, so that all the answers are together. People won't post twice on the same thing.



-- Edited by TheHeaths on Saturday 5th of August 2017 09:20:16 AM



-- Edited by TheHeaths on Saturday 5th of August 2017 09:23:12 AM

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Sorry I couldn't find where I posted first. Info is a great help. Thank you.

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Peltier devices - terrible things.

How about a couple of those long lasting frozen things (Techniice?)
and a polystyrene box for the fruit and veg?  Polystyrene is an
excellent insulator - I wouldn't use that setup for meat but it may
do very well for fruit and veg.

https://www.techniice.com/dry-ice-packs.html

https://www.bunnings.com.au/our-range/outdoor-living/coolers-picnicware/accessories



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