Thread: 3 way fridge fan kit.

I did to my Engel when I fitted a digital temp controller. The fans were old PC fans I had.

See this thread: Has anyone fitted temp control unit to an Engel?

Something similar to what I will do,have read about using a normally open thermostat switch to turn the fans on and off.

Yep, used 2 cheap PC fans on my old Franklin when I ran a 3 way. Worked well and got a few extra degrees out of it but still struggled when the temps were high and you really want a cold beer so I ultimately ditched the 3 way and put an Engel in like this - Engel Upright Fridge 95 Litre - AC and DC - Engel Australia

Expensive yes but worth every cent. Draws 3 amps when running and a 100ah battery and a couple hundred watts of solar keeps it happy.

Originally Posted by Homestar

Engel Upright Fridge 95 Litre - AC and DC - Engel Australia

Expensive yes but worth every cent. Draws 3 amps when running and a 100ah battery and a couple hundred watts of solar keeps it happy.

I want something like that for the OKA, but at $1650 maybe I'll stick one of my house fridges in there. Course, I'd have to spend more than that on batts and a huge inverter.... This living off grid **** is expensive.

Originally Posted by Tins

I want something like that for the OKA, but at $1650 maybe I'll stick one of my house fridges in there. Course, I'd have to spend more than that on batts and a huge inverter.... This living off grid **** is expensive.

600 watts of solar, 300AH of lithium and a 3000 watt inverter - that’s what will comfortably run my coffee machine and leave enough in reserve for 3 fridges, lights, chargers etc.

If you have the room overkill the solar - it’s cheap now so fill every available spot and have a couple of hundred watts as a portable setup for when you’re camped in the shade. I have a 20 metre lead and don’t use a charge controller on the portable panel, just run its straight into the main victron solar charge controller.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

With the temps in the high 30's on my recent camping trip the dometic 3 way struggled to keep a decent temperature, i have seen some fan kits advertised but not about to spend over $100 for a couple of PC fans and a bit of wire.
Anyone done this to their fridge ?

I wouldn't waste the time or money,you are much better off putting the money towards replacing it with a compressor fridge,Bushman,Engle,whatever.
They are way more efficient than a 3 way.

Originally Posted by Homestar

Yep, used 2 cheap PC fans on my old Franklin when I ran a 3 way. Worked well and got a few extra degrees out of it but still struggled when the temps were high and you really want a cold beer so I ultimately ditched the 3 way and put an Engel in like this - Engel Upright Fridge 95 Litre - AC and DC - Engel Australia

Expensive yes but worth every cent. Draws 3 amps when running and a 100ah battery and a couple hundred watts of solar keeps it happy.

I use my 50ltr waeco for drinks so a couple of extra degrees cooler will be fine for the food but i was considering a 12V compressor fridge option, i have enough battery capacity and solar.