Thread: Changing the lid on a Engel fridge to open the other way.

Thanks Ben,

I thought it might be that easy, but have not looked. Great idea, maybe you could contact Engel and have them put it up as an option.

Thanks again,

Ken

Yeh, you're right there, how many people would have looked at the Engel and looked at the Waeco, decided they needed the ability to change the lid; and bought the Waeco instead?

Ben 00 cc130

Originally Posted by Ben_R

Hi,

The bloody lid still slides out of alingement on the hinges when you open it, as it always did , but I will figure a way of fixing that one day.
Ben 00 cc130

for a few bucks you can buy the hinge lock that fits under the hinge which stops the lids sliding off, press the plastic retainer back and you can remove the lid

http://www.engelaustralia.com.au/cgi...ge+Accessories

not sure why they fit them as standard

This mod only works on newish Engles, the older ones have a different hinge.

i think they have a hinge lock for both types of hinges......

Originally Posted by Ben_R

Yeh, you're right there, how many people would have looked at the Engel and looked at the Waeco, decided they needed the ability to change the lid; and bought the Waeco instead?

Ben 00 cc130

I know how robust my Engel is, I'd never even consider a Waeco. My Engel worked for nearly 2 hours upside down after a server rollover and 3 years later it is still going strong. That hinge lock is about the only issue with it and I keep forgetting to buy one. You can also buy the lock parts and then have the lid just open and come off by unclamping it on three sides.

I also know several people who own 20 to 30 year old Engels that are still going, love to see a plastic Waeco get to that age (the metal ones might).

The Engel is the Land Rover of the fridge world, built to last!

Originally Posted by dm_td5

I also know several people who own 20 to 30 year old Engels that are still going, love to see a plastic Waeco get to that age (the metal ones might).

the earlier engels had a different motor in them.....
its too soon to know if the later type engels will last as long though......