Ultimate Fridge Thread

[brett13]

It was suggested to create an "Ultimate" refrigerator thread since it is a popular topic. Like the other "ultimate" threads, this is a place to post links to all other fridge threads. If I missed something, just let me know.

 

[brett13]

PROBLEMS WORKING/OPERATION/USE

Tech Tip: Auto-Relighter for Propane Refrigerators
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/1111/

Replacement Latch For Dometic Fridge
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/2558/

Norcold Fridge Won't Ignite - Help Please
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/1215/

Propane Fridge problems
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/1421/

Norcold fridge, heater, and altitude
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/851/

is it possible to use a disposable propane ...
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/287/

On a 5 week trip and the 3-way fridge quit working! This is the fix
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/3677/page__fromsearch__1

Fridge has flame but no cooling...
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/4001/page__pid__43271__st__0&#entry43271

INSTALL QUESTIONS

Fridge or cabinet?
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/3427/

Anyone installed Engel fridge into the camper?
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/515/

New Engel INSTALLED! fits in icebox hole! pics included
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/3882/


MODEL SELECTION

Refrigerator recommendation?
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/1622/

12v vs. 3 way fridge
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/825/

Edgestar Portable Fridge / Freezer - 43 Qt.
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/2411/

Test report on new Engel 43 quart cooler
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/3530/

Coleman stirling powered cooler
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/3215/

Engel Mt45 Refer/freezer
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/1343/

HELP -- Dometic RM2193 vs. RM2193L -- is there a difference?
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/945/

Engel MT45
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/3806/

Engel refrigerators and solar systems. Looking for real-world experiences.
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/4046/

Real numbers for Engle and solar it's all hooked up and working!!
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/4202/page__pid__45643__st__0&#entry45643

 

[Cort]

"Your starting pt for all things Refrigerator, Fridge, Refer, Fridge"

I can't seem to find the section that discusses the Refer.....

sorry probably not the response you were looking for but I couldn't resist

 

[K6ON]

"Your starting pt for all things Refrigerator, Fridge, Refer, Fridge"

I can't seem to find the section that discusses the Refer.....

sorry probably not the response you were looking for but I couldn't resist




Wait till after tomorrow and California prop 19 passes....refer's will be everywhere

 

[Barko1]

Great thread, thanks! Glad I got my Stirling as they re no longer on Amazon or Ebay. I have a 6' 3 way fridge in my Toy H so I'll use the info on that.

 

[pvstoy]

Add this one to your list...........

http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/1111/

 

[brett13]

Add this one to your list...........

http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/1111/

Not sure how I missed that one. It's been added above. Thanks.

 

[leadsled9]

Not sure how I missed that one. It's been added above. Thanks.


brett13,

Here's another one.
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/3677/page__fromsearch__1

 

[brett13]

brett13,

Here's another one.
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/3677/page__fromsearch__1



Added, thanks.

 

[Bajarat]

12v dc compressor fridge over 3 way !!! They work.

 

[Vic Harder]

How big is too big? And I see the new FWC (Webasto) fridges claim "NOT" to be able to freeze stuff, just keep it frozen. I'm coming from a 17L cooler, and building up a Hawk shell, and need to get some feel for what is the "right" size for 2 folks for up to 6 days of boondocking.

My wife strongly prefers the cabinet (built in look) vs the cooler approach. We both like silence when camping.

Thoughts?

 

[97grandby]

Honestly I would say go with a cooler style. Seems to work much better and the plus side you can take them on road trips. Lots on here have Arb and indel on here. I know engel has a 63 dual compartment.


1990 Ford F-250
1997 fwc grandby

 

[craig333]

My TF freezes stuff just fine. Pretty small freezer though. I'm happy with the cabinet style. No real complaints with mine at all.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

How big is too big? And I see the new FWC (Webasto) fridges claim "NOT" to be able to freeze stuff, just keep it frozen. I'm coming from a 17L cooler, and building up a Hawk shell, and need to get some feel for what is the "right" size for 2 folks for up to 6 days of boondocking.

My wife strongly prefers the cabinet (built in look) vs the cooler approach. We both like silence when camping.

Thoughts?

Vic, any compressor refrigerator/freezer will make some degree of noise. It's not bad, but it's there. We had a Dometic 80L in our Grandby, but I will use an Engel 40 liter chest style when my Bobcat arrives. Last year at Lake Powell, we used the Engel strictly as a freezer, transferring food and bottles of ice into a small ice chest every day. It was on a dedicated Group 27 battery that I had to charge twice a day for roughly an hour each time It was not hooked to the boat or a solar system. We used a Yamaha 1000 to keep it topped up. In the Bobcat, the Engel will be connected to the camper battery, so no generator needed. Also used as a refer, not a freezer.

I believe the chest style is far more efficient than a standard upright refrigerator. One distinction/advantage is your cold air doesn't come tumbling out every time the lid is opened. You can also easily add insulation to the outside of a free standing unit. I use Reflectix with ours.

That's my 2¢ worth, YMMV.

 

[Vic Harder]

I'd prefer a cooler style too, but the boss lady disagrees. I suspect the cooler style is way more efficient at keeping stuff cool, and more space efficient too, as all the stuff in the fridge is literally lying on top of each other, vs standing on a shelf.

I kind of like this one though, as it has a dedicated freezer section
http://www.indelwebastomarine.com/int/products/fridges-freezers/cruise-marine-refrigerators/large-fridges-90-130-l/cruise-90-classic/

It sucks power thought compared to the 85 or even the 130.

Sage, why the downsize?

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Vic, I downsized to be able to get into areas where I wasn't willing to take the big, fancy truck. Basically, the Bobcat/Ranger is going to be a mobile man cave. We have a hard side camper on the F350 crew cab for the times when we both go. I do have to admit the hard side is really comfortable

 

[Lighthawk]

Mobile man cave.
LOL

 

[ckent323]

Here is another 12 v fridge link to add.

http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/15955-portable-12-v-refrigerator-freezer-for-truck-cab-30-pounds-or-less/

 

[jimjxsn]

I have a question for everyone. I have a TruckFridge TB51 fridge/freezer and it is working great.

Do you leave your fridge on when not in use?

I have been leaving it plugged in and on when it is out of the camper and was wondering if I am wearing it out or if it is better for the compressor to be left on. I do fill it with water bottles for thermal mass.

Thanks!
Jim