Thread: Cheap good quality compressor Fridges- bulk buy

What do these things look like? Are they plastic like the Waeco or metal?

Do they have a warranty, if it breaks can it be repaired under warranty in Australia or is it return to China, some pics would be nice, esp. of the compressor area, Regards Frank.

Originally Posted by Tank

Do they have a warranty, if it breaks can it be repaired under warranty in Australia or is it return to China, some pics would be nice, esp. of the compressor area, Regards Frank.

Manufacturing company offers a 12 month warranty on any manufacturing defects. Major problems such as compressor failure would require shipping unit back to manufacturer (they will pay shipping both ways). For minor problems such as temperature control module they will ship parts free to Australia.
I will try to get some information & specs on compressor.
Cabinet is metal with 55mm polyurethane foam insulation. Clips are SSteel & handles are heavy duty moulded type. Plastic coated wire baskets are supplied for both compartments & zippered cover also supplied. Fridge can be set to -18C for full freezer operation and there is automatic voltage cutout @11.2V to protect battery.

Cheers..B

PS just received info on compressors. Type Domus T26K. Brushless Direct Current 3 phase inverter technology.
Speed- 1200- 2700RPM. Working voltage - 10 to 30VDC.
Performance @ -10C.
Current - DC24v 2.4A
Current - DC212 4.6A

Hi bruiser69, They sound interesting. What about the 240v option? Do you have any dimensions on the 50L? You said you would need to get a minimum of 10 units to make it worthwhile. would that be all the same or a mix of sizes?

That looks very similar to the "Engel" fridge advertised in the current repco catalogue at $799, including transit bag and free camping light....

Originally Posted by MickS

That looks very similar to the "Engel" fridge advertised in the current repco catalogue at $799, including transit bag and free camping light....

The fridge I bought is IDENTICAL to this repco fridge, so possible that from same factory (just unbranded). If repco is selling genuine Engel fridges at this price then we would be crasy to look at importing.

Cheers..B

Originally Posted by nsgnomad

Hi bruiser69, They sound interesting. What about the 240v option? Do you have any dimensions on the 50L? You said you would need to get a minimum of 10 units to make it worthwhile. would that be all the same or a mix of sizes?

The 240V power supply is approx A$50. The 40L model has been dropped from range and size is now 45L with next size 55L. Dimensions of 45L 690 x 490 x 535.
Minimum order quantity is now 20 units of same size, so may not be woth doing, especially as Repco is apparently selling Engel fridges of this size for $799 with full Australian warranty & service!

I have one of these units, now about 3 years old. Done quite a bit of outback touring including the bone jarring gunbarrel highway. The only down side is now my transformer has blown up and needs to be replaced. I feel the power consumption is a little higher than some of the brand names but I havnt owned one of those. I run mine at 4 degrees off the 2nd battery and havnt had any battery problems travelling the way I do. I would rate it at 7/10. I purchased mine from ebay.
cheers
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