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Wanted: Camping Fridge/Freezer
- Thread starter Roliocat
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Martin SSS
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If this fridge will be used in a vehicle, atay away from gas/electric. Gas only works properly when the fridge is 100% level. Rather consider a 12V/220V fridge. That way you can run it in the vehicle off the power socket or a dual battery/charge system and off 220V. You can even take the extra battery out and run the fridge off 12V in your tent if there is no power. Very few people I know is absolutely happy with the gas part of their fridges.
If you take my advice, get a fridge with a Danfoss compressor. Ask for it by name. It is super energy efficient and will last you a lifetime. National Luna is first prize, but there are others on the market that now also feature the Danfoss compressor. With a 105Ah battery, I have run my fridge (80L) in Mozqambique for 3 days without charging the battery. And that was opening and closing it all the time to replenisk 2M beers.
If you do decide to get a gas/electric fridge, make sure you get a chest type fridge. When you open the lid, the cold stay in. With an upright fridge, all the cold escapes when you open the door and the compressor has to work hard to get it back to temperature.
If you take my advice, get a fridge with a Danfoss compressor. Ask for it by name. It is super energy efficient and will last you a lifetime. National Luna is first prize, but there are others on the market that now also feature the Danfoss compressor. With a 105Ah battery, I have run my fridge (80L) in Mozqambique for 3 days without charging the battery. And that was opening and closing it all the time to replenisk 2M beers.
If you do decide to get a gas/electric fridge, make sure you get a chest type fridge. When you open the lid, the cold stay in. With an upright fridge, all the cold escapes when you open the door and the compressor has to work hard to get it back to temperature.
I agree with everything Marthin said, National Luna is the BOSS. You will battle to find second hand units unless someone wants to upgrade. Purchasing new is a big investment but in my opinion the best option. When you do purchase one of these units also invest in the insulation blanket, it helps maintain low temperature and saves on battery and compressor demand.
At one stage I had Zero gas/elec freezers, they were not bad but the latest 12 volt Danfoss technology is superior. The Zero showroom is in Kempton Park.
At one stage I had Zero gas/elec freezers, they were not bad but the latest 12 volt Danfoss technology is superior. The Zero showroom is in Kempton Park.