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So where do folks stand on the age old argument, would you choose a cooler versus a plug in fridge on say a 3 day trip?
Have had same Bushman 35-52 L fridge /freezer for past 15 yrs. I often use it when there's a large 'hunt n gather' exercise required at the supermarket and the summer days are regularly 35-40 deg C. Frozen goods then present no problem if there are other errands to run before I can get home and not worry about the stuff thawing in the meantime . I recently bought a cheap 22L "Brass Monkey" fridge as a dedicated freezer (-18degC) . I run both from the rear 12v socket. For long trips I use a DIY battery box connected to a 100 AH LiFeP04I've heard good things about the ARB 47 QT PORTABLE SINGLE-ZONE FRIDGE FREEZER - going to take a look at that one
I have the ARB 47. It’s certainly robust and durable and being 12v and mains voltage is very convenientI've heard good things about the ARB 47 QT PORTABLE SINGLE-ZONE FRIDGE FREEZER - going to take a look at that one
My thought is that we would not be at a standstill for more than a day at a time. Can also run the vehicle if needed to keep battery fresh@Dual Grenny Guy If you are on a stand still for 5 to 7 days, you probably won't make it with a single battery system.
With the Defender, we never stand still for more than 2 days, so when we drive the battery is back topped up. But the Defender has a Dual battery system, so there is never a problem there.
The Grenadier is single battery, but I got an Ecoflow portable battery as an extra that we take with us on long trips. Maybe that is a solution for your single battery setup.
You could also link a portable solar panel to the portable battery just to let the solar juice flow.... and keep your beer cold.
Yea they tested all of them at the time (which is basically all of them on the market now, except for the latest Dometic CFX5), many share the same compressor, but the overall power usage in 24hrs is not the same across the board.I believe overland journal ran some tests years ago, but, the tests may be out dated.
What’s up “Owl”? I am literally emailing with Reece right now discussing me shipping my Queens Red to y’all and having the entire “Owl” make over (side steps, bull bar, lights, lift, railing, etc etc). I really do love yalls products. Wish yall also did a rear cargo storage system with a spot for a fridge. Maybe in the future?I bought my first ARB fridge in 2013 and I still have that fridge running 24/7 in my van.
I’ve owned several others since then, but if you buy a good brand fridge and take care of it you’ll never regret making the jump from a cooler and ice.