Anyone got the cubby box fridge ?

[Mike_S]

And if so, is it any good / worth having ?

Only there's a group buy on Disco3.co.uk at the moment with Nick at Yeovil Land Rover knocking them out for £160 and I'm wondering whether it's worth getting one. I've asked Nick if he'll ship one out to Oz and for how much.

[Gords]

Hey mate,

I've got one in mine- it's good for those times when you want to have a couple of cold drinks when driving around, pick up a small amount of meat etc on you way home. Obviously no replacement for the 12v fridges but a nice add on. Some considerations;
- fits 4 beer / 600ml water bottles OR I think it is 6 cans.
- a rubber lid which sits in and if you want to maxamise space I take it out to fit.
- it only runs when the car is on and for about 1 min after you turn the car off.
- takes a little while to cool, maybe 30min???
- cools better when you have 4 bottles in there to keep them tight up against the elements

Rob

[TerryO]

Are they worth it? ...to me yes they are, if you go on a long drive over a hour they will cool down to a reasonable drinking temperature cans of Pepsi etc. Or keep cold ones really cold and that is excellent for not having to stop at shops or to stop and open the Evakool fridge in the back while driving.

It also holds a 2 litre ice cream container and keeps the ice cream solid for at least 1 hour. I found this out from first hand expererience at Christmas when we went camping.

Ours stays on for quite some time after turning off the car, even though I have not checked I'd guess maybe 30 minutes or possibly even longer.

At that price I woud buy one beyond a doubt.

cheers,
Terry

[discotwinturbo]

It would save me going to the back of the car, sliding my fridge out, and reaching in for a cool one. I leave my fridge on permanently and always has cool refreshments at hand, but having them in the front sounds like a good idea to me.....just wire it to the second battery.
Brett

[gotaflat]

Nope, but would like one to keep a few up front rather than all in the fridge in the back....

If it works to get shipped to Aust. (And fit the D4) I would Be keen

[Tombie]

Nope, but would like one to keep a few up front rather than all in the fridge in the back....

If it works to get shipped to Aust. (And fit the D4) I would Be keen

As above - I'd be in for 2 if it was to work out.

[trif]

Nick at Yeovil Land Rover knocking them out for £160 and I'm wondering whether it's worth getting one. I've asked Nick if he'll ship one out to Oz and for how much.

Hi Mike,

As per the previous posts I'm interested as well.

Regards Trif.

[TELF RRC]

Has anyone wired their existing fridge up to a second battery? I'd get far more use and satisfaction from mine if it was.

[irondoc]

count me in

lucas

[discotwinturbo]

How is it installed.....does it just go inside the existing box or is it a whole replacement ?

I am certainly interested.

Brett....

[sniegy]

Remove existing cubby box & fit in new unit. Takes about 20mins to fit.
They are good, but you have to remember they are not a fridge.
They are a cooler & will cool the drinks not make them cold.

Cheers

[discotwinturbo]

Remove existing cubby box & fit in new unit. Takes about 20mins to fit.
They are good, but you have to remember they are not a fridge.
They are a cooler & will cool the drinks not make them cold.

Cheers

Ok. So does it just use aircon to cool ? On my touareg I have a cooler box, in which I just open a vent and the aircon comes in at about 2 degrees. Definitely keeps drinks cold, but won't cool. Or is it like those thermo type fridges ?
Many thanks.
Brett....

[sniegy]

thermo type fridges

It doesn't use use A/C gas at all, just an electrical connection.

I have one in my vehicle also, on a hot day, you can notice the difference tho'

Cheers

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Sounds like we have a bulk buy, perhaps if we have a single shipping destination for each major city it will keep the price down, but we need to remember that each package needs to arrive in Oz less than $1,000.

Count me in too! (Sydney)

Diana

[stray dingo]

I'd be interested in that also

[Lotz-A-Landies]

If we were to do a group buy, it would be best to pay direct to the vendor save anyone having to handle the dollars and deal with the angst.

So far those who have expressed interest:
Vic
Melbourne
Co-ordinator: Mike http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/mike_s.html
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/stray+dingo.html

NSW
Sydney
Diana http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/lotz-a-landies.html
Lucas http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/irondoc.html
Goulburn Terry http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/terryo.html
Newcastle http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/trif.html

WA
Perth
Possible Brett http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/discotwinturbo.html
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gotaflat.html

SA
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/skuilnaam.html 2 off

That's 10 units - the price would also be UK VAT free (Zero rated)

[Mike_S]

OK

I've dealt with Nick a few times now so I've emailed him and asked about sending a few out here, it may make it easier for him to arrange the postage if there's 4 or 5 to do at once.

The thread's here for those interested in seeing it, but it may be worth just hanging off posting there until it's confirmed that he'll send them here. I don't see why he wouldn't ship them but the postage may be excessive, best to check first.

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic78395.html

[camel_landy]

I've got one & it's great.

I don't use it much but like others have said, it is nice to store a couple of cold ones in, without having to fire up the main fridge. ;)

M

[Lotz-A-Landies]

I've got one & it's great.

I don't use it much but like others have said, it is nice to store a couple of cold ones in, without having to fire up the main fridge. ;)

M:o

I travelled through the nanny state UK, one time I was up near the Sherwood Forest on the way to Nottingham. Pulling into a general store for fuel, and it being an unusually warm May day for the UK the sign on the door "Cool Drinks" took my attention and wet my thirst. Before going to the counter I spied an old domestic fridge with a display of soft drinks on the top. Knowing the drinks would be inside I went to open the door to be confronted by the store keeper asking why I was opening the fridge.

The cool drinks were the display on top of the fridge. If that is also Land Rover's idea about the cooler box, I may have to reconsider. ;)

[101RRS]

Will the Disco 3 cooler fit in the centre console of the equivalent RRS ??

If so, could also be interested depending on cost. I find the standard cubby box works really well as an esky if a frozen 650ml bottle of water is used - will keep other precooled softdrinks cool all day.

Garry

[Mike_S]

Garry, I've asked Nick to confirm it'll fit the RRS, but from reading the D3 thread it would suggest it does. I'll let you know his answer.

[camel_landy]

Garry, I've asked Nick to confirm it'll fit the RRS, but from reading the D3 thread it would suggest it does. I'll let you know his answer.

AFAIK - They are the same...

...but probably best to confirm.

Mind you, you could always compare part numbers.

M

[Aussiedisco]

Im new here (sent over from disco3.co.uk) but am very interesting in a group buy for one of these.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

I am assuming the chiller box for the D3 and D4 are the same?


If we were to do a group buy, it would be best to pay direct to the vendor save anyone having to handle the dollars and deal with the angst.

So far those who have expressed interest:
Vic
Melbourne
Co-ordinator: Mike http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/mike_s.html
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/stray+dingo.html
Aussie disco http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/aussiedisco.html

NSW
Sydney
Diana D4 http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/lotz-a-landies.html
Lucas http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/irondoc.html
Newcastle http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/trif.html
Goulburn Terry http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/terryo.html
ACT Canberra
Garry ( if D3 cooler fits RRS) http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/garrycol.html

WA
Perth
Possible Brett http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/discotwinturbo.html
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/gotaflat.html

SA
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/skuilnaam.html 2 off

That's 10 12 11 units - the price would also be UK VAT free (Zero rated)

[MC D4]

If a group buy is on and the freight cost respectable I would also be keen.

[Rover3]

Hi all new member to this site old member of disco3uk would also be keen for a cooler for a Disco4:)

[Mike_S]

OK, Nick's come back to me with a price via UPS to ship of £59. I've asked for a size & weight of package but to me, that doesn't seem bad. Obviously it may differ depending on where in Oz it's being shipped to.

I'm not prepared to act as the main contact for payment, anyone interested will need to contact Nick direct & sort out payment. I've said there are potentially a dozen or more people here wanting one and given him the link to this thread.

It fits the RRS, so I'm having one :cool:

[Lotz-A-Landies]

OK, Nick's come back to me with a price via UPS to ship of £59. I've asked for a size & weight of package but to me, that doesn't seem bad. Obviously it may differ depending on where in Oz it's being shipped to.

I'm not prepared to act as the main contact for payment, anyone interested will need to contact Nick direct & sort out payment. I've said there are potentially a dozen or more people here wanting one and given him the link to this thread.

It fits the RRS, so I'm having one :cool:Hi Mike

I'm not on Disco 3 UK, do you have a link?

Also did he get back with an ex-VAT price and do they also fit D4?

Diana

[Mike_S]

I've asked for an ex-VAT price and according to the thread, it also fits the D4, I believe it may actually be the D4 cooler anyway.

Thread is here : DISCO3.CO.UK - View topic - GROUP BUY: Cubby Fridge (http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic78395.html)

Nick's direct email address is partsmanager@landrover-yeovil.co.uk

I'm guessing he's now very busy as I've not yet had a reply back from my 2nd email. Once I have the ex-VAT price confirmation I'll let you all know.

Cheers
Mike

[TerryO]

Hi Diana,

I actually already have a LR cool box in the D3 so I don't actually need another one thanks.

cheers,
Terry

[irondoc]

was nick thinking of sending them individually or together ???

cheers
lucas

[Mike_S]

Individually. There's minimal benefit to sending a package of them as it'll only take 3 or 4 to put it over the $1000 import duty level and to be honest, the shipping quote per cooler is cheap.

Anyway, Nicks latest email to me is below. I'd suggest if you're serious about buying one then drop Nick an email ASAP to register your order.


Yep £160 is vat inc so outside EU is less Vat @ £133.33

The parcel is 33cm x 22cm x 33cm 2kg weight

Paypal only for overseas and MUST be paid as GIFT to avoid charges to me
Also ask whether guys want the lid for the cooler, some will have it as a coin tray from existing cubbybox but some will not

HTH
Nick


Nick Lee
Parts Manager


Yeovil Land Rover
Houndstone Business Park
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 8RT
Tel +44 (0)1935-476660
Fax +44 (0)1935-411891

I have no idea why it's via paypal so please don't ask me ! That's why I've included Nick's phone number in case people wish to call him direct. Previously I've paid him with a UK credit card.

[101RRS]

Do you have a contact email - or have I missed it somewhere.

Cheers

Garry

[Mike_S]

You missed it ;)


Nick's direct email address is partsmanager@landrover-yeovil.co.uk

[Robocop]

Sorry haven't been online for a while, late entry, also interested.

[Mike_S]

Just talked to Nick and ordered my cubby & coin lid :cool:

He mentioned he's had 5 or 6 emails from various forumites and asked me to pass on that he promises to get back to them all over the course of today, he's just a tad busy wrapping up coolers for postage :p

Garry, he mentioned your name so you're definitely on the list ;)

He did suggest that anyone seriously interested / after one please email or call him ASAP to make sure you get one, as he's got orders off the D3 forum for over 30 of them now.

They're all being shipped via another D3 forumite who's a courier, so hopefully mine will be picked up today and begin its merry voyage.

[trif]

I'm all paid up. Mine will be posted shortly. Can't wait for a coldie (or is it just a coolie?).

[TerryO]

So guys if you don't mind me asking how much did the cooler and coin tray / lid cost all up in Aussie dollars shipped over here?

cheers,
Terry

[trif]

Hi Terry,


AUD$310 delivered but l didn't need the coin tray as l already have it in mine and this serves as the cooler lid. Better than the $900 new car option.


Regards Trif.

[TerryO]

Thanks Trif,

sounds like a bargain at that price.

cheers,
Terry

[Mike_S]

Depending on the exchange rate on the day, the prices in UKP are

Cooler £133.33
Coin lid £8.34
Courier £58.50

I paid with a UK card when I called Nick, so the exchange rate doesn't matter to me. But however I look at it, that's cheap.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Depending on the exchange rate on the day, the prices in UKP are

Cooler 133.33
Coin lid 8.34
Courier 58.50

I paid with a UK card when I called Nick, so the exchange rate doesn't matter to me. But however I look at it, that's cheap.When it's a $900 add on accessory in oz, yes it's cheap.

[Weird Al]

I ordered mine yesterday....plus a few other bits.

Thanks Mike S....for letting us all know about it.

[TerryO]

Sorry guys I'm confused, what price is the cooler delivered to Aus, is it $200.17 cents or $310?

cheers,
Terry

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Sorry guys I'm confused, what price is the cooler delivered to Aus, is it $200.17 cents or $310?

cheers,
TerryDepends upon the conversion rate. You have calculated the GBP and called them dollars, after conversion it will be around $Au310 if you need the coin tray but around $Au300 if you already have it.

Still $600 less than from the dealer in Oz.

Diana

[TerryO]

Sorry my mistake.

cheers,
Terry

[gotaflat]

All booked up....once it arrives, just have to get in....

[Robocop]

This cooler is all well & good but it's just a cooler, the same cooler you could get from supercheap for under 50 bucks.

I already have a traxide kit installed & an Engle in the back but also find it a pain sometimes if I want something cool up the front but... I'm certain ive seen a compressor type fridge that will fit up the front, I remember seeing it when I had my Defender. Maybe it was a Waeco or something.

Rob

[Mike_S]

Post from bigdave on the D3 forum with tracking numbers via Fedex for everyone.


OK all you Antipodean gents that have ordered a cool box from young TLO at Yeovil and have had the good sense to pay said gentleman, here are your tracking numbers;

Mr Stokes 7935 2396 1784

Mr Fox 7983 5453 7707

Mr Tzarous 7935 2497 9598

Mr Lewis 07935 2903 3799

Mr Shoobridge 7935 2902 9855

Barmy Army

Should have mentioned you can track these at FedEx: Shipping, Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management (http://www.Fedex.com/)

[TerryO]

This cooler is all well & good but it's just a cooler, the same cooler you could get from supercheap for under 50 bucks.

I already have a traxide kit installed & an Engle in the back but also find it a pain sometimes if I want something cool up the front but... I'm certain ive seen a compressor type fridge that will fit up the front, I remember seeing it when I had my Defender. Maybe it was a Waeco or something.

Rob


Hi Rob,

So I take it you won't be buying one? ...;)

I also have a Traxide kit and fridge in the back and for me anyway its a pain in the bum if you want a drink while driving.

The LR cooler is extremely convenient and does the job well plus you can put a open drink back in it and keep it cool while driving.

On top of that it adds resale value and attractiveness to any Disco.

cheers,
Terry

[gotaflat]

Hi Rob,

So I take it you won't be buying one? ...;)

I also have a Traxide kit and fridge in the back and for me anyway its a pain in the bum if you want a drink while driving.

The LR cooler is extremely convenient and does the job well plus you can put a open drink back in it and keep it cool while driving.

On top of that it adds resale value and attractiveness to any Disco.

cheers,
Terry

Hi Terry,

I booked and paid for on Friday evening. Spoke to Nick directly and was shipped of Friday afternoon UK time with bunch of others.

Thanks your email, and agree your points.

Do you have your cubby fridge wired to your second battery ? I would like to keep mine on when out of the car on some occasions.

Cheers

[Robocop]

Hi Rob,

So I take it you won't be buying one? ...;)

I also have a Traxide kit and fridge in the back and for me anyway its a pain in the bum if you want a drink while driving.

The LR cooler is extremely convenient and does the job well plus you can put a open drink back in it and keep it cool while driving.

On top of that it adds resale value and attractiveness to any Disco.

cheers,
Terry

Hi Terry,

I'm probably in the same boat as you & looking at it on a Want vs Need basis. I've ordered a set of those 19" Coopers which are yet to arrive. I like the fridge but really would have liked a compressor type. I think yes I'll probably get one.. My Engle is out at the moment as I couldn't fit the big pram, my mountain Bike & the dog all in the back when we went away.

Rob

[TerryO]

Hi Terry,

Do you have your cubby fridge wired to your second battery ? I would like to keep mine on when out of the car on some occasions.

Cheers

Hi Gota,

mine came factory fitted so it runs off of the starter battery and it stays on for ages after turning the vehicle off before it cuts out.

It will be interesting to see if there isn't some sort of original wiring for the fridge already there. From what I have read many modern cars have only one wiring loom for all models.

cheers,
Terry

[Mike_S]

Well, according to the fedex tracking mine's already in Oz :cool:

I'm gonna get such a smack when SWMBO realises what's turned up :p

[irondoc]

hi mike

i'm in the same boat as you - "'tis easier to ask forgiveness than permission....."

cheers
lucas

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Well, according to the fedex tracking mine's already in Oz :cool:

I'm gonna get such a smack when SWMBO realises what's turned up :pDon't tell her, maybe she won't notice except when her sunnies are cold when she gets them out of the cubby cooler.

[~Rich~]

Didn't Customs fit it?
A bonus for coming to Aus, tell her most cars in Aus have them standard!

Hmmm maybe not, she knows how much a pain Customs where!

[TerryO]

I'm gonna get such a smack when SWMBO realises what's turned up :p


So Mike which is it, do you like being smacked or not? ...;)


For years I have thought it was a case all Pommy men enjoyed a good smacking on the Bot bot after watching on the news countless Pommy politicians being outed for being tied up and smacked ...often wearing either female underwear or Nazi uniforms. ...:angel:

:wasntme:



cheers,
Terry

[Mike_S]

I leave that kind of stuff to Max Mosley :p

I can get away with a few things, she didn't notice the brand new steering wheel I'd had fitted (came from Nick at Yeovil) until I pointed it out to her 2 weeks after the car had arrived here :D

[discomaniac]

Hi,
I transferred my LR Cooler from my D3 to my D4 when I upgraded. Wiring for the Cooler was there in the D4 already, slightly different connector if remember correctly. Had to make a slight modification to allow for the Ipod connector in the D4 (didn't have that in the D3)
I actually connected my cooler to my 2nd battery. Seems that the cooler needs around 13v or more to work, so cuts out when the engine is switched off. (haven't measured exact voltage, but definitely requires more than 12.5v)
Would prefer a cutout at about 11v when it is connected to my 2nd battery, but haven't worked out how to do this yet.
Did notice that there was a "Waeco" brand name, made in Germany I seem to recall stamped in the base of the cooler :eek:

And Yes, I find it useful. Good for cans or water bottle, even snacks or chocolates for a long drive.

discomaniac

[Weird Al]

Woo hooo...got mine this morning and put it in straight away.

Seems to work well.....now just need to sit back and wait for my smack when SWMBO notices.

[Mike_S]

Looks like they've tried to deliver mine twice (yesterday & today) and I've not been home. Bugger.

[VladTepes]

It would save me going to the back of the car, sliding my fridge out, and reaching in for a cool one
Brett

That's a bit lazy! A lot of us Defender drivers don;t even have fridges in our cars at all....

Seriously though I have one of the Waeco equivalents and it pretty much is as described above. I find it useful on day trips but honestly if I already had a proper Engel or Waeco on board I wouldn't bother with the small one.

Cheers

[Lotz-A-Landies]

... I find it useful on day trips but honestly if I already had a proper Engel or Waeco on board I wouldn't bother with the small one.

CheersVlad it means you can have two temp zones, the drinks chilled in the cubby and the food much lower temp. Without having a big two zone fridges.

[TerryO]

That's a bit lazy! A lot of us Defender drivers don;t even have fridges in our cars at all....

Seriously though I have one of the Waeco equivalents and it pretty much is as described above. I find it useful on day trips but honestly if I already had a proper Engel or Waeco on board I wouldn't bother with the small one.

Cheers


Well Vlad lucky for you unless your actually going to purchase a D3/4 or RRS you won't have to worry about having to make that decision or risk being called lazy will you? ...;)


cheers,
Terry

[TerryO]

Hi,
I transferred my LR Cooler from my D3 to my D4 when I upgraded. Wiring for the Cooler was there in the D4 already, slightly different connector if remember correctly. Had to make a slight modification to allow for the Ipod connector in the D4 (didn't have that in the D3)
I actually connected my cooler to my 2nd battery. Seems that the cooler needs around 13v or more to work, so cuts out when the engine is switched off. (haven't measured exact voltage, but definitely requires more than 12.5v)
discomaniac


A question Discomaniac if you don't mind, did your cooler stay on after turning off your ignition on the D3 or has it only been the case since fitting it to the D4?

As I have said previously my factory fitted cooler stays on for ages after turning off the vehicle keeping drinks cool even with the D3 stopped.

Seams a bit strange if the wiring was already factory fitted that yours behaves differently to a factoy fitted one. It would be intersesting to hear from others wth factory fitted coolers if theirs stay on for a period after turning off the ignition.

cheers,
Terry

[discomaniac]

Hi TerryO,
My first cooler in my D3 stayed on for about half an hour after engine turned off.
After some seemingly unrelated battery problems, the Cooler was replaced under warranty, this 2nd one turned off only about 30 seconds after the engine was switched off.
This is the one that was moved to my D4, performs the same in the D4 on the 2nd battery as it did in the D3.

Hope this helps.

discomaniac

[stray dingo]

Woo hooo...got mine this morning and put it in straight away.

Seems to work well.....now just need to sit back and wait for my smack when SWMBO notices.

Before I go ahead and order one, for those of us a little less familiar with D3/D4s (only picked up my first yesterday), was it all straight forward to install? Was an existing loom able to be used or did you need to trace a new line? Could you post up a pic or two of how it ended up looking?

Thanks
Andrew

[Weird Al]

Not hard, the connector was just under the cupholder. Here are some pics I had on my PC from a thread somewhere about removing the centre console.

The connector is covered in grey foam.

[Weird Al]

Here are instructions on how to get the centre bin out, after you remove the centre console.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Isn't it typical of a Land Rover Manual:

Cool Box
Removal
1 . Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to : Battery, Mounting and Cables, 414-01.
2. Remove the floor console upper panel.
For additional information, refer to : Instrument Panel and Console, 502-12.

3. Remove the floor console lid.
> Open the lid.
> Remove the 2 Torx bolts.
> Remove the 2 covers

4. Remove the floor console cool box.
> Remove the 2 Torx screws.
> Disconnect the electrical connector.

Installation
1 . Install the floor console cool box.
> Connect the electrical connector.
> Tighten the screws.

2 . Install the floor console lid.
> Install the covers.
> Tighten the Torx bolts to 3 Nm (2 lb.ft).

3 . Install the floor console upper panel.
For additional information, refer to : Instrument Panel and Console, 502-12.

4 . Connect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to : Battery, Mounting and Cables, 414-01.

<Comment> But they don't supply procedures 414-01 or 502-12<end Comment>

[101RRS]

I did not see a switch there - how is it turned on and off, or is it on all the time the ignition is on and a timer to turn it off after the ignition is turned off.

Garry

[IndusD4]

See attached, I've highlighted the switch. Agreed it isn't very clear from the instructions until you look at them with 200% zoom.

[Weird Al]

Here is a pic from the D3 forum.

I leave mine switched on all the time, but the light in the switch turns green (and the fan on the fridge which you can only see when the cupholder is removed) starts just after I start the car engine.... and turns off a few secconds after I stop the engine.

The is a small open box on the front of the fridge with a small simple electronic control board with a relay in it.

So It would seem it is voltage sensing controlled to run when the engine does, as I use the same connection to power the fuel pump and gauge for my aux tank, and it is powered whenever the ignition is on, but not just when the engine is running.

[Gords]

It would be intersesting to hear from others wth factory fitted coolers if theirs stay on for a period after turning off the ignition.

Hey Terry,

Mine had been factory fitted- it stays on for approximately 30 seconds after I turn off the car... It would make sense if it is in fact linked to the voltage as mentioned by discomaniac as my batteries combined are rarely above 13v when the alternator isn't working.

It's also an 08 SE model if it helps work out if the wiring was changed over the years...

[trif]

Received the cooler unit today and just completed the install. Quick and simple. Now to test it out over the next few days.

Thanks Mike and Nick.

Regards Trif.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Here is a pic from the D3 forum.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/d3-d4-rrs/46709d1336560568-anyone-got-cubby-box-fridge-d4-fridge-d3.jpg
<snip>Bugger
I don't drink Stella Artois and my trim is almond coloured! :(

;)

[Mike_S]

Received the cooler unit today and just completed the install. Quick and simple. Now to test it out over the next few days.

Thanks Mike and Nick.

Regards Trif.


:D

Had to chuckle, for those not on the D3 forum, Nick posted this.


Just waiting on more stock now
seems I've used LR's yearly demand in about 2 weeks

I don't know how many have ended up out here but that's pretty impressive, the D3 forum has 32 orders.

Hoping to get mine re-delivered tomorrow so I can fit it on Saturday.

[101RRS]

He has run out and I will have to wait for his next shipment:(.

Garry

[Mike_S]

Bugger :(

[Mike_S]

Fitted & working :cool:

What a batsturd of a job it was to get the centre console out though on the RRS, the sound of cracking & creaking plastic and the pinging off of metal clips is never good :thumbsdown:

[trif]

What a batsturd of a job it was to get the centre console out though on the RRS, the sound of cracking & creaking plastic and the pinging off of metal clips is never good :thumbsdown:

Quick and easy on the 'agricultural' D4 :D

[Lotz-A-Landies]

My cooler arrived yesterday and was waiting when I got home last night.

I was wondering about trying to make it more efficient. To those who have fitted theirs to a D4, would there be sufficient room to stick additional insulation around the unit? Even if it were only aluminium foil tape or something a little thicker?

[trif]

There's not a lot of spare space around the unit but some foil tape or similar could be applied. A refridgerant type cooler rather than thermoelectric would be better of course.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Thanks triff, I think an important addition would be to have an insulator of some sort in the top, even if it were only a piece of poly-styrene (suitably covered and sealed of course).

[Weird Al]

I was interested to observe that even though the fridge may not be the most efficient there is. ……It is however very effective.

I had put a thermometer probe and 4 cans of coke in it when driving about last week.

Admittedly it’s not all that hot here in Canberra at the moment, but when the car has been parked in the sun for a few hrs and the internal temp of the fridge was 16deg, but within about 10 mins of driving it was down to 4.0 deg and sat between 4 an 5.1 deg from then on.

[gotaflat]

Mine arrived yesterday...yea

Saturday job to get...hoping I don't break anything.....

[101RRS]

Most of the thermo electric type of coolers also have heating function - does the RRS/D3 cubby box cooler also have a heat function?

Garry

[Gords]

Most of the thermo electric type of coolers also have heating function - does the RRS/D3 cubby box cooler also have a heat function?

Garry

Garry,

The D3 cooler box doesn't have a heating option to my knowledge, purely the one button to cool / turn the unit off.

Cheers
Rob

[TerryO]

Most of the thermo electric type of coolers also have heating function - does the RRS/D3 cubby box cooler also have a heat function?

Garry


Wanting to keep your chips hot on the way home on those cold Canberra nights Garry? ...;)


cheers,
Terry

[101RRS]

Wanting to keep your chips hot on the way home on those cold Canberra nights Garry? ...;)


cheers,
Terry

You betcha :)

[Gords]

You betcha :)

Nothing duel zone climate control can't fix... Chips on the passenger seat, passenger temp to 28, driver temp to 22!

One better, curry hook from glove box- chips hang in footwell, heat up passenger footwell!

Ahh first world problems...

[kenl]

All of these units use a thermoelectric peltier plate and a heatsink and fan to cool the box, if the votage is reversed the box then gets hot and the heatsink gets cold. The battery protection cicuit however may not like the voltage reversing so it would be best done post the small circuit board.

For those interested you could build your own cool box for under $50 with a heatsink and fan off a desktop PC and a $10 peltier from the bay, getting the aluminium box (to distribute the cold) is the hard part, and why I went OEM.

The only trouble is you can't fit a stubbie in it:mad:

[101RRS]

The only trouble is you can't fit a stubbie in it:mad:

Why would you want to put a stubby in there when a Bundy and Coke can will fit fine ;).

[kenl]

Too many rotten teeth allready :D

[101RRS]

I received my fridge the other day - the inside is a lot smaller than I was expecting and is a lot smaller than the standard cubby box. I could fit 4 750ml water bottles in the cubby box but they are too fat and tall for the fridge.

Likewise the fridge is a bit shallower than the cubby box so as mentioned taller water bottles will not fit the fridge especially with the coin holder in place.

As standard water bottles will not fit in the fridge with the coin holder in place it will not be used - however there does not seem to be any seals for the console lid to seal around the top of the fridge - for those who have the fridge installed and do not use the coin holder (which does seal the fridge) is there a sealing issue in using the fridge.

Cheers

Garry

[Lotz-A-Landies]

I installed mine on Friday and used it over the weekend.

The cans used were the small 200ml cans where I could fit 5. What i found was that the cans at the bottom of the cooler were colder than those at the top, so the coin-tray and lid are very poor insulators.

I am seriously thinking of making a small internal lid using a styrofoam sandwich with a rubber seal and use 4 regular size cans below the insulated lid. I may even adhere the lid to the base of the coin tray.

Diana

[101RRS]

For RRS Owners

Am wanting to put my fridge in today. I have got the instructions from this thread and the workshop manual.

Basically - remove radio side panels, remove gear knob, remove centre console top etc etc.

Now nothing actually says how to remove the radio side panels - I know there are 6 clips but how do you get the side panels off.

One there off I assume there are screws to take the top of the console off? Again the instructions just say remove not how? I understand you just yank the gear knob off.

Specific pointers on how to get these panels off would be appreciated.

Thanks

Garry

[sniegy]

Garry,
As you can see in the photo i am just using this as a guide, it is all held in place by clips. Part number in case you lose one is FYC500040.
Where the silver chrome trim meets the wood paneling of the centre console, this is where it separates.
Need to grab panel & lift away & it will remove in one big "H" piece that will also include the other side & both top air vents & section in front of Nav screen.
Remove gear knob by just lifting straight up, do NOT twist. Watch ya chin ;)
Now the fun....
Where the wood trim along the lower centre console is, that IS part of the centre console & will lift vertically with the entire console, I just grab the edge of the wood trim towards the rear section from the opposite side of the vehicle.
It will unclip a little at a time & you will then notice how it comes apart.
I would recommend using your hands & not tools as they can damage the plastics & wood section & are not repairable.
Unless you have a bone-ing tool, plastic wedge shaped tool to insert between panels when required.

Any more questions feel free to ask,
At home with the lurgy :(

Cheers

Sent from my iPad using Forum Runner

[Tombie]

Why would you want to put a stubby in there when a Bundy and Coke can will fit fine ;).


Too many rotten teeth allready :D

Those who drink Bundy generally have less teeth anyhow :wasntme:
And a straw hanging out their mouth, Bib and Brace overalls and a banjo....

:angel:

[drifter]

Those who drink Bundy generally have less teeth anyhow :wasntme:
And a straw hanging out their mouth, Bib and Brace overalls and a banjo....

:angel:

LMAO

I haven't noticed whether or not Garry has a banjo - I suppose he keeps it in the boot...

[101RRS]

Garry,

Now the fun....
Where the wood trim along the lower centre console is, that IS part of the centre console & will lift vertically with the entire console, I just grab the edge of the wood trim towards the rear section from the opposite side of the vehicle.
It will unclip a little at a time & you will then notice how it comes apart.
I would recommend using your hands & not tools as they can damage the plastics & wood section & are not repairable.
Unless you have a bone-ing tool, plastic wedge shaped tool to insert between panels when required.

Any more questions feel free to ask,
At home with the lurgy :(

Cheers



Thanks for the tips - followed them today and put the cooler in - was trying to rip out the console top - about to give it a real good reef when I spotted the two screws at the front, when removed the top just came out.

When it all went back in there was a knocking sound from inside the console with the fridge on - so I have to pull the top console off again - the connector to the fridge was touching the fan stopping it turning but then it would slip on fan blade at a time hence the knocking sound - I rerouted the wiring and is all OK now.

The coin tray limits contents to cans but with it removed takes 4x600ml bottles Ok - even takes 4 long neck stubbies - short stubbies are a bit fat for four but 3 should go in ok. I will put in some sealing around the lit to seal it off - not needed with the coin tray in.

With a car temp of 20 degrees and the coin tray in the temp went straight to -6.5 degrees and stayed there. With the fridge turned off - the temp was still -6 degree after an hour so that is not too bad.

Garry

[gotaflat]

I have not got mine in yet...the same applies for the D4? I.e pulling centre console trim out etc.

[Mike_S]

Garry

My apologies, haven't looked here for a few days so didn't see your message about how to remove the console. I did it by trial and error but luckily like you, realised there are 2 screws holding the centre console in either side of the radio. It's a **** of a thing to get out though and I'd got it down to the component parts to get at the 2 screws holding the cubby box in place. At least 2 of the metal tangs have pinged off behind the dash, never to be seen again but so far it's not rattling or squeaking, so clearly they weren't needed :D

The lacerations on my arm have only just healed though :p

[101RRS]

At least 2 of the metal tangs have pinged off behind the dash, never to be seen again but so far it's not rattling or squeaking, so clearly they weren't needed :D



Yep - lost at least two as well, never to be seen again (also lost one from the panel under the steering column when installing LLAMS) but no rattling - as sniegy has given the part number I might try and buy a couple tomorrow. However my stealer will not know what I am talking about and will want to send me to Repco - like the last time I wanted some small generic bits.

Garry

[discotwinturbo]

Yep - lost at least two as well, never to be seen again (also lost one from the panel under the steering column when installing LLAMS) but no rattling - as sniegy has given the part number I might try and buy a couple tomorrow. However my stealer will not know what I am talking about and will want to send me to Repco - like the last time I wanted some small generic bits.

Garry

It seems Sniegy is one in a million. I lost a couple of these two so will be able to show southern land rover tomorrow what the parts are. Always the left one that disappears into the abyss.
Hoping that they can also fix my lower tailgate....totally seized now. Be interested to see if they blame my fridge slide....it's close to the door but does not touch.
Brett....

[Stuart02]

It seems Sniegy is one in a million. I lost a couple of these two so will be able to show southern land rover tomorrow what the parts are. Always the left one that disappears into the abyss.
Hoping that they can also fix my lower tailgate....totally seized now. Be interested to see if they blame my fridge slide....it's close to the door but does not touch.
Brett....

How's your fridge slide attached?

[discotwinturbo]

How's your fridge slide attached?

I have made up my own box that takes up half of the rear exactly. I have used turn buckles on each side. Two attach to the inner tie downs, and the other two attach to the base of the folded chairs (a very fiddly thing to attach these ones). Eventually I will take the seats out and redesign. Box stores battery, dc to dc charger, extra power outlets and compressor.
Work in progress.
Brett....

[sniegy]

Yep - lost at least two as well, never to be seen again (also lost one from the panel under the steering column when installing LLAMS) but no rattling - as sniegy has given the part number I might try and buy a couple tomorrow. However my stealer will not know what I am talking about and will want to send me to Repco - like the last time I wanted some small generic bits.

Garry

That is sad:mad:

If u have any problems PM me your address & how many u want & will send them to you if required.

Cheers

[101RRS]

That is sad:mad:

If u have any problems PM me your address & how many u want & will send them to you if required.

Cheers

It will be OK - you have done their work for them by giving me the part number so I will just stand my ground and be firm but civil before I get grumpy and bolshie.

Garry

[stray dingo]

Just watch, there will now be a mass order of clips from all across Australia:)

[101RRS]

From some of the comments on here I assumed that the fridge will switch itself off after a period of time after switching the ignition off. However on the UK forums some people are having problems with flat batteries caused by forgetting to turn the fridge off. They claim once on the fridge will stay on until the battery runs down.

A bit confused I went and tested mine and it certainly stayed on when the ignition was turned off. So beware of this if you don't want flat batteries.

So two questions?

1. What voltage can the battery get down to before there are problems starting the car?

2. You can buy voltage cut off gizmos that switch fridges off when voltage drops but is there a small equivalent I could buy to fit in the wiring harness under the console?

Cheers

Garry

[TerryO]

Mine turns off after about 30 minutes or there abouts, might be an idea to check it after 40 minutes or so?

cheers,
Terry

[trif]

From some of the comments on here I assumed that the fridge will switch itself off after a period of time after switching the ignition off. However on the UK forums some people are having problems with flat batteries caused by forgetting to turn the fridge off. They claim once on the fridge will stay on until the battery runs down.

A bit confused I went and tested mine and it certainly stayed on when the ignition was turned off. So beware of this if you don't want flat batteries.


Hi Garry,

On my D4 l leave the cooler turned on. It activates 2-3 seconds after starting the engine and turns off almost immediately when the engine is turned off. Obviously different to what you are experiencing in the RRS.

Regards Trif.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

It's probably that they expect Range Rovers to have better batteries and Discoveries will have cheap ones that need protecting! :twisted: :p

[101RRS]

Mine turns off after about 30 minutes or there abouts, might be an idea to check it after 40 minutes or so?

cheers,
Terry

Still going 2 hours later.

[101RRS]

It's probably that they expect Range Rovers to have better batteries and Discoveries will have cheap ones that need protecting! :twisted: :p

Of course :D

[101RRS]

Hi Garry,

On my D4 l leave the cooler turned on. It activates 2-3 seconds after starting the engine and turns off almost immediately when the engine is turned off. Obviously different to what you are experiencing in the RRS.

Regards Trif.


I don't think it is supposed to be doing that either - should stay on a bit like Terry's does.

Garry

[trif]

I don't think it is supposed to be doing that either - should stay on a bit like Terry's does.

Garry

I'm not overly fussed by the immediate cut-out. It still maintains coldness for some time after switching off. Terry (l think) has a D3. Perhaps a bit different to the D4 ?????

Regards Trif.

[101RRS]

Its been a few months since we put these cubby fridges in and mine works great - takes a little while to cool items down and the bottom is cooler than the top but over all works great.

As mentioned in my car the power is not switched so I have to make sure I turn it off if I am going to park for a while.

Ideally I would like a switch that will turn it on automatically when I turn the ignition on and will keep the power on for say 2 hours when I turn the ignition off.

Does anyone know of such a switch and if they exist where I could get one.

Thanks

Garry

[gotaflat]

Gary, I got mine in the last round of orders as well. Only put in a few weeks ago, but find it reasonably handy.

FWIW mine turns off when I turn the car off, and only runs when the is running or with accessories on (I.e push start with out the foot on the break). Some suggest that this is not right and should run with the car off? I am not sure about that really. Rather the car started, unless someone can convince me that there is a Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) in the power line to the cooler...?

As such , I am looking how to keep running with the car off for a while, as you are. I am planning to run some lines the duel battery system (again when I get around to ordering the Traxide system and installing), and potentially will tap into one of the Traxide system lines running to the new back power sockets. Just have to check that this ok? I don't think the cubby box fridge draws to much power and think the Traxide system will disconnect if the battery gets low? I need to go and have a closer look at the system really...

Alternatively I will run direct of the second battery with a LVD in the line....

Anyway, keen to hear of any other ideas.

Cheers

[trobbo]

I have a fidge in my D3 HSE and it will turn itself on and off based on temp regardless of ignition. The only way to tell if it is operating is from the sound of the fan.

[gotaflat]

I have a fidge in my D3 HSE and it will turn itself on and off based on temp regardless of ignition. The only way to tell if it is operating is from the sound of the fan.

No LED on the switch to indicate on?

[kenl]

I've got mine running off the Aux battery with a seperate low voltage cutout , it's a variable one and have it set to 11v on 55ah battery. It seems to run all the time, I don't think it even has a thermostat and ceratinly does not have a low voltage cutout, above 10.5v at least.

I tested it with a cheapo clamp meter and it was drawing 3a constantly, so from that I think it may draw more that the 40l engle?
Anyhow I use it all the time, it fits the 500mm cans of imported beer great, not that I'm a fan of beer in cans (anymore) or imported beers for that matter. But 4 cans at 500ml fit perfect.

Ken

[trobbo]

No LED on the switch to indicate on?

when it turns itself off, the LED goes out

[101RRS]

Ideally I would like a switch that will turn it on automatically when I turn the ignition on and will keep the power on for say 2 hours when I turn the ignition off.

Does anyone know of such a switch and if they exist where I could get one.

Thanks

Garry

I went to Jaycar today to see if they anything like the ideal switch but nothing.

Any suggestions?

Garry

[gotaflat]

I went to Jaycar today to see if they anything like the ideal switch but nothing.

Any suggestions?

Garry

An expensive one here (seems so any way)

iPhone/iPad URL:
PROJECTA LOW VOLTAGE DISCONNECT CUT OUT DEEP CYCLE AGM DUAL BATTERY LVD30

Browser URL:
PROJECTA LOW VOLTAGE DISCONNECT CUT OUT DEEP CYCLE AGM DUAL BATTERY LVD30


Also and ARRID one on the 12v Volt shop on line.

Search 'low voltage disconnect' or low voltage battery protection.

All seem about $60-$80 a unit

[101RRS]

Thanks for the link but not interested in a low voltage cutout as this means, depending on battery voltage, the fridge could stay on for quite a long period of time. I was hoping for a switch that incorporates a timing mechanism that will turn the fridge off a set time after switched power is removed.

It would seem that such a switch is not available so I might have to change the power arrangement to switched power so it comes on and off with switched power.

Thanks

Garry

[gotaflat]

Sorry link posted was for 240 v

Do seem hard to find - has to be something out there...

[LR D4]

Found this on the pommy site, it maybe of use to someone http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/11102/Cool%20Box%20Removal.pdf

[veebs]

Sorry to resurrect a VERY old thread, but i'm struggling to find anything much more current...

Is this still a thing? Does anyone know if these coolers can still be ordered at all?

[irondoc]

Yep. Mine died and I ordered a new one from TLO on the disco3.uk site last year.

Cheers
Lucas

[PeterJ]

Hi veebs, as a matter of fact I was chasing this up a couple of weeks ago, you can contact Dan at Duckworth parts, Email: danroberts@duckworthlandrover.co.uk his reply to me was
"Yes can still get the cool boxes GBP158.00 and postage to Australia would be GBP40.00 via UPS "
I am still deciding if I am going to do it, there are some good threads on Disco3 about the install, it is quite straight forward.

Peter

[veebs]

Thanks all - I think i'm all sorted via Duckworth parts at the Disco3.uk forum

Exciting!

[PerthDisco]

Thanks all - I think i'm all sorted via Duckworth parts at the Disco3.uk forum



Exciting!



I bought one and put it in. Plug and play easy.

There were cheapies from on eBay a long while back as some surplus stock.

Only good for super long trips imho as you lose the storage and coin tray feature. Keeps cold not freezing. Fits 4 mid size plastic drink bottles.

Much better if you start off with bottles cold already.