We're you expecting that sort of weight? How much of it is the fridge slide. I'd like to do same but would likely exceed GVM. I'll be towing so lose 260kgs payload from ball/nose weight. Tare of vehicle will be 2940kgs so leaves just 210 payload for gear, drawers, fridge.
Thanks for that. Confirms my fear that the Engel 60l is a definite no go and I’ll need to sell that and get an alternative. And that my 900mm fridge slide drawer also not likely to fit.
Don't forget the humans also come out of your 210kgs.
I know people are divided on them, but I've just bought a Bushman 85lt upright for my IG, this is not only lighter than any comparable fridge of that size (and lesser in fact) but the ease of access and the dimensions leave room at the back for storage accessed from behind the seats.
I just wish I could find a good one that was also 240v. Not being able to move it to the general camp area say under the tarp / annex etc with a lead to the car is also something I’m used to doing. My engel gets a fair bit of use at home as well.
There is a fan you can get which reduces the need for defrosting, and this is my first upright in any vehicle so fingers crossed
So far durability seems to be good, I haven't personally seen any negative feedback about them. The IG will only be used for its intended purpose so for me the need to load things from the big green shed on weekends will be taken over from my other vehicles so the need to be able to modify the rear for me is not important.
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And only 3 times the price of a Kings, which they say is a Bushman (Identical but who knows). A bargain. But still not very portable. Thanks @DaveB - I know there are options, I’m just not sure about “built for purpose “Input voltage (AC), [V]
100-240
Input voltage (DC), [V]
12/24
Rated input current (AC), [A]
0.82
Rated input current (DC), [A]
6.2
Rated input power (AC), [W]
50
Input frequency, [Hz]
50/60
Dometic CoolMatic CRX 110
Dometic CoolMatic CRX 110 - Compressor Refrigerator, 3.8 cu ft, energy efficient, maximize space
Excellent company to deal with. My brother in law is a dealer for them, and installs a lot of their products in caravans. A company that stands behind their products, even if they happen to fail, and always willing to listen to its customers and improve the product.
I have had a Bushman chest fridge for a very long time more than 15 years. Great gear, never missed a beat. A couple of years ago the control panel failed and I called them up to see whether I could buy a replacement and they said “that shouldn’t have happened” and sent me a new one for free with instructions and I replaced it in about 5 minutes with a screwdriver. Fabulous company.
Yours, MrMike's and Davman's recommendation gives comfort given I have had the same service out of my current Engel for the last 19 years (I bought it with my 100 Series in '04 - never missed a beat) and used for about 1/2 of the year every year I'd guess with house use as well.
Sorry wasn't clear, 210kgs remaining after 140 for 2 psgrs. Also included is +7.5kgs for fuel as base tare is 2811kg with 90% fuel.
Whole heartedly agree with you on this, I have the 52lt and needed parts, they were brilliant to deal with.
We can be away from any supplies for up to 4 weeks depending on location. We use our 72 lt fridge in the camper and the 52lt in the vehicle also. As long as we have water, we're ok
Hi @bigleonski I'm taking it out soon in my LC so I'll give you feedback, but plenty out there touring AU with them, there are the bars to hold things in place inside the fridge, I suppose its a bit like learing a differnt way to pack, well for me anyway.And only 3 times the price of a Kings, which they say is a Bushman (Identical but who knows). A bargain. But still not very portable. Thanks @DaveB - I know there are options, I’m just not sure about “built for purpose “
Built for motorhomes and caravans, I just wonder how they’d go after 3 weeks of 5-10 hour days on corrugations.
@MrMike if you gwt to do a decent trip with it soon please give some feedback
At this stage I’m more inclined to look at the Bushman 35/52 box fridge, but we’ll see what happens. It will no doubt be influenced by how I eventually set up the back with drawers or shelves or whatever.
I bought the 60L engel mainly for my 3 week + desert trips etc. We’ll often be 10 days plus away from anywhere you can replenish supplies, so I’ll often get 15 or so meals / meat options for two people cryovaced beforehand on a trip like that before I leave. Makes it easy. That, general food and a rotating six pack / drinks / wine and it works well. It’s overkill on smaller long weekend trips etc but I’ve never bothered buying a smaller 35-40L as well. When I bought it I was also having to cater for a family of 5 as well.
