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    12V compressor fridge

    In case you didnt read the ebay fridge post -

    I was in Kmart today and noticed a fridge on sale, close inspection shows its made by Waeco and uses a compressor and i dare say its a danfoss unit, 40ltr 12/24 V with S/steel interior and steel body/ plastic lid. On sale for $499 reduced from $649, could be a goer- branded as Mobicool.

    Just found this - WAECO mobile solutions
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    I have put one on laybuy.
    The things I noticed were.
    Made in china........I dont think its Waeco product, only the name and uses a different product image/ range
    4 amp current draw
    Magnetic hold down of lid.
    Lid hinges are stainless steel and look like they can be replaced if required or repaired.
    The condenser tubes inside the rear of the unit remind me of a 40 litre engal unit the way they are wrapped and supported.
    The bottom of the interior is plastic ,smooth and water proof to 1/3 of the way up and then it is cooling tube/plate surface like a engal to the top.
    Some of the construction is steel and the housing appears to be solid.
    The three position low battery cut out switch and thermostat control knob appear cheap and nasty.
    The plastic door over the above controls will break with any sort of normal use.
    The price is good and the bits that count appear to be well enough made.
    The door over the controls breaking will not affect any thing and the only gamble is the quality of the thermostat control.
    I hope to have my unit paid off by November.
    I am not happy about buying from Kmart in Nowra via laybuy as they have no competition and service is poor .

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    Quote Originally Posted by 101 Ron View Post
    I have put one on laybuy.
    The things I noticed were.
    Made in china........I dont think its Waeco product, only the name and uses a different product image/ range
    4 amp current draw
    Magnetic hold down of lid.
    Lid hinges are stainless steel and look like they can be replaced if required or repaired.
    The condenser tubes inside the rear of the unit remind me of a 40 litre engal unit the way they are wrapped and supported.
    The bottom of the interior is plastic ,smooth and water proof to 1/3 of the way up and then it is cooling tube/plate surface like a engal to the top.
    Some of the construction is steel and the housing appears to be solid.
    The three position low battery cut out switch and thermostat control knob appear cheap and nasty.
    The plastic door over the above controls will break with any sort of normal use.
    The price is good and the bits that count appear to be well enough made.
    The door over the controls breaking will not affect any thing and the only gamble is the quality of the thermostat control.
    I hope to have my unit paid off by November.
    I am not happy about buying from Kmart in Nowra via laybuy as they have no competition and service is poor .
    There were none open when i was there so i cant comment on the interior, box says made by waeco and its on their website so it is a waeco product just not made where there higher price units are and doesnt use a danfoss compressor. As you said it seems reasonably well made and for nearl half the price of a similar sized waeco or engel and with a 12month warranty its worth a shot - i'm going to laybuy one as well .
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    I noticed a compressor fridge in Repco for about the same price as that ( ~$600 from memory ). I can't remember the brand but it looked quite solidly made and 50-60 litres capacity.

    By the way I think it's "layby" not "laybuy" ( before Ron gets ya ! )

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    Quote Originally Posted by waynep View Post
    I noticed a compressor fridge in Repco for about the same price as that ( ~$600 from memory ). I can't remember the brand but it looked quite solidly made and 50-60 litres capacity.

    By the way I think it's "layby" not "laybuy" ( before Ron gets ya ! )
    I looked at the repco ones but they look and feel crap, $499 for a 40ltr compressor fridge with a 12mnth warranty cant be too bad, oh i am buying it so its LAYBUY to me .
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    Quote Originally Posted by loanrangie View Post
    I looked at the repco ones but they look and feel crap, $499 for a 40ltr compressor fridge with a 12mnth warranty cant be too bad, oh i am buying it so its LAYBUY to me .
    Yes does sound a good deal at that price.
    I didn't look too closely at the Repco ones -just noticed them in the aisle as I went by.

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    Just worth noting the current draw. At 4 amps, its considerably higher than a genuine Waeco (2 - 2.5 amps for the same size cooler)

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    Quote Originally Posted by loanrangie View Post
    I looked at the repco ones but they look and feel crap, $499 for a 40ltr compressor fridge with a 12mnth warranty cant be too bad, oh i am buying it so its LAYBUY to me .
    The Repco fridge is a 50L, model #CFF55L, it has a Danfoss compressor and it sells for $649.00, go to Repco site, www.repco.com.au for specs, look in 4WD section under Touring and Towing, seems to be good value, Regards Frank.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tank View Post
    The Repco fridge is a 50L, model #CFF55L, it has a Danfoss compressor and it sells for $649.00, go to Repco site, www.repco.com.au for specs, look in 4WD section under Touring and Towing, seems to be good value, Regards Frank.
    Must be a different one to the ones i saw,they were cheap feeling lightweight things. Hmm me thinks, i have a 20% off repco voucher !
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    Quote Originally Posted by loanrangie View Post
    Must be a different one to the ones i saw,they were cheap feeling lightweight things. Hmm me thinks, i have a 20% off repco voucher !
    I have only seen the pics of it on the Repco site and it looks quite good and it has a Danfoss compressor, I am hoping Father's day will will be a good'un, Regards Frank.

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