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ENGEL.
Tougher than Waeco. Draws less current, insulates better especially with a bag and no probs with bits to go with it. Haven't heard too much good about the add on extenders for them though. Being in Brissie there is a mob in springwood that repairs and rebuilds the old ones. The old ones suck juice like a new born. Have 2 from the seventies around that still go like a train and bought a new 40 litre 12 months ago that has been bounced all over fraser and through sundown and no probs. Even worked upside down for an hour.
Took it to Carnarvon Gorge over easter and ran it off the start batt overnight on the first day no hassles then switched it over and ran it for 3 while hiking. Came back and the temp was -2.7 because I bumped the thermostat before I left. The 120amp/hour batt hardly even needed a charge. Runs off the same batt all week next week on moreton with no hassles. NO warm beer here!
The new series 2 fridges now have an led light fitted inside.
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National Luna...works well for me...
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I went though the same porcess as you and asked on here and went for the more expensive engal . Well i was glad i did
I have a 40l engel. Which i bought before our trip around Aus and turned the fridge on in the back of the 90 and turned it off 7 months later when back home. I love it and it is now used by the pool full of beer:) (as t works 240v as well as 12v)
I alos have picked up a two zone cheap on the eval bay which i have not used yet but just got it as it was cheap and in case i need it :):) But great that with two zone you have the option to do that
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Evakool.
Where's the poll?
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WAECO 40l, never had any dramas (coming up to 2y/o).
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The eutectic "Autofridge" is not like your standard fridge (engel/weaco etc) and one that should be looked at when low power consumption is a factor. 4x4 magazine ran a test about 3years ago with about 8 fridges in a temperture controlled room. They were set to maintain 6deg and the room temp cycled to simulate diurnal temp variations representing a range of environments for a period of one week. The Autofridge average power consumption was one of the best and it's ability to maintain a steady 6deg's was far superior than any other fridge.
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my 2 cents worth;
I agree with both Fraser and taz with regards to Low power consumption of the Autofridge and it's outstanding performance , but they are pricey.
Just a Price comparisson between Engel & Autofridge
39L Autofridge = $1560 app
40L Engel = $1000
all the best choosing the right fridge.
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hi everyone
my preference is waeco iv'e got 2 of them 50litre and a 32litre no problems one fridge and one freezer as far as power goes its all very similar but comparing prices waeco beats the known brands ,two weeks ago I saw a brand new 50litre waeco selling at bcf a penrith for $860.00
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How I made the decision is what I was getting in terms of value for money. I almost bought a 35L Engle which at the time was $940 (with a 20% discount Anaconda were offering at the time), but I seen the Waeco 40L for $790 so really for over $200 less and 5L more it was a no-brainer.
I will say the EWaeco is finikie with it's voltage. I had issues with a slight drop in voltage even on it's lowest voltage cut-out it would switch off. I ended up fitting bigger amperage wiring, problem solved :D
Also, my parents have a Waeco 45L old style 'Coolmatic' and it's 6 YO and never given any grief. I only go camping 5-6 times a year on avg so the plastic casing on the Waeco doesn't really phase me.
Trav
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waeco 80 ltr two zone plus dairy, love it. Ice cream in the Simpson. A bit big for a disco or just your weekend stay but great for extended periods away from the shops.
