ebay car fridge... dodgy?

**eddiec** · 22nd August 2008, 09:47 AM

Hi all,

I'm in the market for a new fridge. Been doing the usual checking out of Waeco or Engels (we don't need something huge.. probably 25-50l maybe).

And in checking out 2nd hand stuff on ebay, stumbled upon this:

55L CAR PORTABLE STAINLESS STEEL FRDIGE/FREEZER 12/24V - eBay Portable Fridges, Food Storage, Camping, Hiking, Outdoors, Sport. (end time 23-Aug-08 19:40:04 AEST)

Now, given that the price of $550 looks too good to be true, I'm assuming it is and there's some hideous catch to this.

Anyone had any experience or any knowledge about what's likely to be a problem with this? There's a few rattling around in various guises on ebay, which always makes me nervous, despite what they say about feedback and guarantees.

Cheers

Eddie.

**weeds** · 22nd August 2008, 09:57 AM

two things

return to base warranty........where do you need to send it
the ad does not mention what type of compressor

i have not heard of the brand so i have had no idea on reliability....

re: engle, i have two and have had no problems

**Outlaw** · 22nd August 2008, 09:57 AM

worth finding out what sort of compressor is used for relaibility... looks good though.

Personally i'd be looking at the evakool fridgemates if you want a good fridge cheap, just pity about the colour

EvaKool - Fibreglass Ice Boxes and Portable Fridge Freezers

**V8Landy** · 22nd August 2008, 10:01 AM

You buy one and do a report on it in a few months then we might do a group buy

**Camo** · 22nd August 2008, 10:10 AM

Just go an engel

evokool and waeco if buying on price.. sorta like buying a Lada over a Landrover... with fridges you get what you pay for

Camo

**Outlaw** · 22nd August 2008, 10:27 AM

Not sure about that Camo... buying an Evakool is more like buying a Landy... hard working and honest, not given enough credit, ugly bastards to some, more versatile... Yep go a Fridgemate

**waynep** · 22nd August 2008, 11:22 AM

Actually looks quite good for the price ... I'd like to see one in the flesh though.

**Stewie** · 22nd August 2008, 01:51 PM

I've just bought an Engel 45 ltr and its awsome. Fits in the back of the DII perfect with the cargo barrier in. All I need now is the slide and racking system and i'm set.

Have you seen the new Engel ECLIPSE 38 Litre Chest Fridge / Freezer. Not a bad price.

**Camo** · 22nd August 2008, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by Stewie

I've just bought an Engel 45 ltr and its awsome. Fits in the back of the DII perfect with the cargo barrier in. All I need now is the slide and racking system and i'm set.

Have you seen the new Engel ECLIPSE 38 Litre Chest Fridge / Freezer. Not a bad price.

Can't beat an Engel

**NCF 110** · 22nd August 2008, 03:13 PM

anybody using a Bushman fridge ( THE BUSHMAN 12 VOLT FRIDGE FREEZER FOR CAMPING & FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ) seem very good quality and price , but the evakool is great as well . I bought a 65lt Evakool ice box and the ice I put in last Saturday is still frozen .
stewie

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