Thread: The Waeco fridge

I think most fridge problems stem from the standard light wiring (power loss)and cig plugs that just don't offer a good connection. 8 B&S wire(7.91mm2) would be best although you could probably get away with the 6mm2 (4.59mm2) auto cable, I like the heavier the better because you invariably connect other things off the wire in the back too(that's why I put in 6 B&S 13mm2,it also runs the 3 way in the camper). Installing a hella socket and heavier wiring will usually sort out most problems. I understand the version A Waeco were the ones that gave trouble, these had the Danfoss compressor and Waeco internals(wiring etc). The new version B ones have all Danfoss gear, compressor and internals and I understand are much better, the compressor runs like the split system A/C so are soft starts.

Originally Posted by PhilipA

Plastic slide?
My Engel just has 2 female plugs. 240V computer type and the other 12V Engel specific.

Regards Philip A

how old is your fridge?

mine has a plastic slide stopping you from connecting both cables

Had a Waeco in the back of my 1989 Jackaroo then later in the Disco for 6 years no problems at all, weekly trips, corrugations, trips to the tropics and weekly use for the shopping. Sold it recently for a great price and bought the ARB 47l (waeco was getting to small for our family)

As others have said most important thing, regardless of brand is decent wiring. Engels don't need the same power on startup as the others... catch being they will also run the battery flatter if you don't have a low voltage cut out destroying your battery much sooner

Originally Posted by Rangier Rover

Now that is a bit like fixing the Land Rover with a Toyota

Not really. Cause in this case the Engel is actually better.

[QUOTE]how old is your fridge?

mine has a plastic slide stopping you from connecting both cables [QUOTE]

10 years .
Model MRFT-540E G4.
It is the first with 134A and a Fan AFAIK.
Regards Philip A

I have a Bushman 35L expands to 52L with a collar and high profile lid... originally similar probs to Rangier Rover. Simply solved by running it on an in-car charger meant for a 90W laptop ($30) +10V to 15V in / 12.2V -7A out. Easier/cheaper than stuffing around with extra h/d wires etc... corrugated roads etc no probs. ...well it is a P38

I have a Waeco CF50 which had a fault from the factory, this was fixed under warranty and hasn't missed a beat since.

Maggsie
04V8 Disco
85V8 County