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Eaglemax


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We built our own caravan and planned a place under one bed for a drawer fridge. Yesterday we installed the fridge (see pics).

We chose the Dometic CD-30. The 30 litre fridge is 12 litres larger than our Waeco CF-18 small chest fridge we previously owned in our last 11ft van so we know it will be large enough for us as we tend to shop every 4-5 days. Also both fridges operate the same compressor which is very quiet and no vibration to notice. Operating temps are -2C to 12C. Weight 18kg. Compressor unit can be moved up to 1500mm away. Pity it doesn't have an indicator if it's on or off as its so quiet nor an internal light. Price is around $700+

https://www.dometic.com/en/se/products/food-and-beverage/refrigerators/rv-refrigerators/dometic-coolmatic-cd-30-s-_-64130

 

Another alternative is the engel 30 litre CB30G, almost identical. The "swing" motor has only one moving part however I've read it is louder in operation. Has internal LED light. It is also more expensive.

https://www.engelaustralia.com.au/2products_details_pid_22_productid_21648.html

 

A larger type is the Evakool 40 litre unit DC40-DRW. I would have chosen this one had it not been for its weight at 34kg, far too heavy for our lightweight caravan. Can be used as a freezer. The price is competitive.

https://www.evakool.com/40-litre-drawer-fridge-freezer

 

There is a Kickass model 30L. I don't know much about these. Under $500. Unsure about delivery etc.

https://www.australiandirect.com.au/buy/kickass-30l-dc-compressor-drawer-fridge/KAF-30DS

 

 



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Eaglemax wrote:

Pity it doesn't have an indicator if it's on or off as its so quiet nor an internal light.

Surely the best indicator would be a remote thermometer. After all, isn't the temperature it's maintaining vastly more important than whether the compressor is running or not?

 



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Yes, that would suffice.

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To be sure, to be sure, in the hotter weather

You could always buy a wireless thermometer from the likes of JayCar, they are around $20

Also congratulations on building your own caravan

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Thanks Tony/Bev. Good idea

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