Recommendation on DC fridge size

[lzpup]

Hello,
Looking for a recommendation on DC fridge size, mostly doing 3-4 day trips for 2 adults and a kid.

Thank you,

 

[longhorn1]

For a camper or in your vehicle? There have been several recent posts on this topic. Do a search, shouldn't be that far back. If for a camper you would want 160w solar and 2 batteries.FWC has switched to an Isotherm. Others like the Truckfridge, and others the top loading ABR. jd

 

[Happyjax]

I have the truckfridge 41L which is not a bad size for shorter trips. Squatch got the bigger one, a 51 I think. I would not get the smallest one, not worth it in my opinion. I like that they run on AC/DC and are fairly portable. I am sure others have more experience than I do but I saw the post 1st ha ha

 

[lzpup]

thank for the replies, I am thinking of in the camper, have a shell. I have seen a bunch of articles on power requirements etc, but not too many discussions on selecting the size of the fridge.

 

[ski3pin]

The Lady and I use the 51L truckfridge chest. It will hold enough cold goods to last the two of us 6 to 7 days. On short weekend trips we add a frozen gallon water bottle to take up space and add cold mass. It's power draw is this:

http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/6649-truckfridge-tf51a-test-results/

Please note we do not drink alcohol or sodas.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

thank for the replies, I am thinking of in the camper, have a shell. I have seen a bunch of articles on power requirements etc, but not too many discussions on selecting the size of the fridge.

We use a 40L Engel top opening, coupled with a small ice chest. The Engel as a freezer, the ice chest for the daily fare. Using and cycling frozen water bottles from the Engel to the ice chest.

We've gone several weeks like this, but for a small family, my guess is the Engel alone is good for a long weekend or more...

 

[Ronin]

I use the Truckfridge 51 based on the recommendations of several wanderers. The longest trip I've done is 4 days by myself and could have easily filled the frig for another 3-4 days. My original thought was I needed a larger fridge but after reading several posts I decided on the TF51 and haven't had any regrets. I didn't want to add another battery or solar charger because of the additional weight and so far I can boon dock for 3-4 days on my single battery. My wife and I will be heading up to Oregon for 8 days and I have no doubt that the TF51 will be more than sufficient for us. We'll hit a supermarket every 3-4 days just like we do at home because we like our food as fresh as possible. Good luck on your search!!

 

[Squatch]

I'm pretty sure with Truckfridge that all sizes use the same basic compressor unit. I think It's just a matter of the spacer Center section of box) size. 41 and 51 are the same just taller for the 51. I doubt energy usage is much different. My TF51 draws 2.5 amps in ECO mode and 4.5 amps in MAX.

 

[Vic Harder]

+1 = What Squatch said. We have the TF130L in our shell build. Power use depends on how often you open it. Unlike Ski3Pin I drink beer, so it gets opened more often. Still very efficient and quiet.

 

[rotti]

I have the 110L fridge. It's just right.

 

[Vic Harder]

i sense the 3 bears testing out chairs in the background.

Wife loves the big fridge. I looked at the space available and how to maximize efficiency of storage, etc when I built out the interior of my shell. Efficiency and power use were also major considerations.

 

[Cayuse]

I think I have a 65L fridge. It's too small.

I have a 65L as well and agree that it's too small. Mine is the Isotherm Cruise 65, it fit in the original 3 way opening with no additional cutting. If I were to do it over again I'd go to at least the 85 and would seriously think about the 130.