How do I keep power to the beer fridge for 7 days??

[Nigel M Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Nigel M]

Hi guys,

Since this will be the first time I have camped out in the bush for a 7 nights, I have been wondering how we go about keeping the fridge running.

So I thought I would put up a poll to see what more knowledgeable members were planning to do:
1. Get a second battery and drive every day to keep it topped up
2. Use a solar setup
3. Use a generator
4. Run a long extension lead to the campsite next door
5. You don't need power, just a big esky and dry ice


Open to other suggestions.

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Option 1.

[RanJ Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close RanJ]

lol@amts.... not a votin' kinda guy eh?

[AJ120 Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close AJ120]

The GTG is a driving event, so option 1.

Cheers Andrew

[RanJ Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close RanJ]

Very good point Andrew. I missed that. Yup... Option 1.

Elvis has spoken.

[Anth120playdo Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Anth120playdo]

Second battery is number 1.
Solar is 2.
Only other possibility is 4

[AJ120 Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close AJ120]

Elvis has spoken.

You mean sung, suspicious minds was a great song

Cheers Andrew

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You mean sung, suspicious minds was a great song

Cheers Andrew

Best response ever.

Is it possible to change my vote to number 1? lol Definetly agree number 1 in this instance. Any other time when camping, 2 is the best option but probably the most expensive as ideally you also have a dual battery.


(insert little shudder at mention of dual battery)

[VeeZeeSS Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close VeeZeeSS]

4 is the cheapest option available

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lol@amts.... not a votin' kinda guy eh?

No, the poll doesn't appear when viewing on my phone.

[RanJ Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close RanJ]

4 is the cheapest option available

Too right... could try borrowing their beer also

[Smithy - 120 D4D Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Smithy - 120 D4D]

Been on the road now for three weeks and the dual battery setup and arb fridge haven't missed a beat. Be is cold, wife is happy, what more could you want?

[Nema Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Nema]

Hey Nigel, Second battery and solar. Probably can lend you our second set next time your around.

[fido666 Banned Find all posts View Profile Close fido666]

I'm in the same boat as Nigel, only have a primary battery at this stage. With all the talk of cracked inner guards I'm reluctant to put a 2nd battery in the front, was thinking of a battery box setup in the rear but need a way to charge it too.

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I'm in the same boat as Nigel, only have a primary battery at this stage. With all the talk of cracked inner guards I'm reluctant to put a 2nd battery in the front, was thinking of a battery box setup in the rear but need a way to charge it too.

You can set it up in the rear, still use the same dual battery kits will charge it.
Or just take it out & leave it at camp connected to solar.