Engel

**Mark86** · 14th February 2007, 07:32 PM

one for the WA guys i suppose but have been thinking about buying a new 40l Engel i was just wondering if anyone has got a good deal from anywhere or are they pretty much the same price everywhere.

Thanks Mark

cazzz12000 · 14th February 2007, 07:52 PM

Hi mark I just bought one yesterday 40l engel,insulated travelbag,thermo engel 8(small cooler and warmer),2 hats and 2 stubbie holders(almost as importent as the fridge)and a engel digital thermometer for inside the fridge an cabin temp $1250 from coventrys but I dont know if the offer is still running cause I had to push them to give it to me cause they were still had it advertised in the store. zacc

**Captain_Rightfoot** · 14th February 2007, 08:00 PM

They seem to be a pretty standard price everywhere. Sometimes they through in some accessories though. See if you can get the transit bag

**Mudnut** · 14th February 2007, 08:31 PM

Just a word of caution! Before you leave the store have it plugged in, and turned on. Mine is very noisy, and they say it is within normal specs. My last one that was stolen was silent. Get the silent one by the way. Not happy with Engel at the moment. The fridge works fine, but just loud. I can hear it in a Defender while driving!!

Good luck in your search.

Ken

**Captain_Rightfoot** · 14th February 2007, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by Mudnut

Just a word of caution! Before you leave the store have it plugged in, and turned on. Mine is very noisy, and they say it is within normal specs. My last one that was stolen was silent. Get the silent one by the way. Not happy with Engel at the moment. The fridge works fine, but just loud. I can hear it in a Defender while driving!!

Good luck in your search.

Ken

I'm really sorry to read this. It's wrong.

After driving a defender for any length of time you shouldn't be able to hear a Engel even when the car is off

Obviously you've talked to them..I've got no idea what you can do ??

**Bigbjorn** · 14th February 2007, 09:00 PM

Whilst they are a very good product, they are grossly overpriced. This is the end result of having a near monopoly. The 40 litre one cost as much as our two door Westinghouse domestic Fridge/freezer.

**Mark86** · 14th February 2007, 09:55 PM

Thanks for replies will get them to switch on at shop in case its extra noisy and yes the price is steep thats why i've been putting off for a couple of years .

Thanks Mark

**LRHybrid100** · 14th February 2007, 10:10 PM

shouldnt the new 40 litre ones come with the digital temp guage in the panel on the fridge?

I have an older one, about 5 years old and I have an optional temp guage.

LRH

**CraigE** · 15th February 2007, 08:03 AM

Ah but I think you got the special land Rover Diesel Defender fridge. Its a wonder they did not charge you extra.

The Engels are a great fridge. I have had my 60 litre for about 12 years now and has been fine. Yes they are dear, but comparable with a lot of others on the market. Some of the cheaper ones do not last and have seen a few of the newer plastic ones break. If buget is a real concern have a look at Waeco, but I do not reckon you will still have it in 20 years like you will with an Engel. When (if ever) I get some spare cash I will get a 40 litre to use as a freezer on long trips. A $14 digital thermometer from KMart or Supercheap works a treat as well. Try and get some extras. If you go to a 4wd show etc Engel quite often have a stand and you will get the bits and pieces thrown in.

Originally Posted by Mudnut

Just a word of caution! Before you leave the store have it plugged in, and turned on. Mine is very noisy, and they say it is within normal specs. My last one that was stolen was silent. Get the silent one by the way. Not happy with Engel at the moment. The fridge works fine, but just loud. I can hear it in a Defender while driving!!

Good luck in your search.

Ken

**cookiesa** · 15th February 2007, 09:44 AM

Without starting the Engel/Waeco war as said above why not compare, even if you are looking at spending X amount of dollars with the Waeco you will no doubt get a larger fridge or fridge/freezer for the same budget, assuming space is not the reason for going with the 40L size.

Although relatively new to the scene Waeco have been building mobile battery powered fridges for boats (marine environmaent is almost as friendly as a 4x4's!) for over 30 years. They also supply almost all the car fridges for luxury car variants. So they are not "new" to designing the equipment nor handling adverse conditions.

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