Fridge/freezer

[axle1957 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close axle1957]

The cook wants a fridge/freezer with separate compartments and separate controls. I have seen the Primus Duo. Are there any others around and would you recommend them?

[ko7624 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close ko7624]

I just bought the techni ice 80L dual zone which looks very similar to the primus. The techni ice now come with danfoss compressors and 6 year warranty. They take a LONG time to come in though as they seem to sell out their stock very fast. I ordered mine for last fathers day and it only arrived 2 weeks ago! Happy with the quality though. Stainless body, dual controls, separate lids, remote control, cover and those odd techni ice freezer cold packs things. I dont know if it will last as long as a big brand fridge/freezer but with 6 year warranty Im happy enough to give it a go.

Cheers

Ken

[axle1957 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close axle1957]

Thanks Ken. Do you think the handles are suitable tie down points?

[Totally4x4 Corporate Member Find all posts View Profile Close Totally4x4]

For fear of being biased.. we sell Ironman4x4 twin compartment fridges and they are on sale at the moment for $895.00 including the bag plus freight at our shop only. This is a good deal as the RRP went up as of today on them to $1199.00. They look a lot like a couple of other brands so you don't have to be a rocket scientist to work out they are the same fridges.
I will confess however that I still have my Engel that I bought in 1996..

[Totally4x4 Corporate Member Find all posts View Profile Close Totally4x4]

In regards to tie down points, yes the handles on these things are used for that purpose and you can buy the very straps to do this.

[ko7624 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close ko7624]

Thanks Ken. Do you think the handles are suitable tie down points?

Yes they are quite strong on the Technice, made of steel(stainless too?) and screwed/bolted to the body of the fridge.

[LongHorn Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close LongHorn]

I've been looking at these...

http://www.aussiebatteries.com.au/ca...fridge-freezer

Me thinks they might also be getting around with different stickers on them

[Dieso-P Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Dieso-P]

one of the main things i looked at when buying a fridge was the useable space inside the fridge and the average current draw, some of the cheaper fridges will draw up to 10amps, its also easy for companies to show current draw specs and not mention the ambient temperature, no one wants hot beer after the battery has gone flat after a short period.

[Mattfunk 120 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mattfunk 120]

Also one thing I have been caught out with . I bought a 60L evakool fridge/freezer which I I am very happy with and works well as the compressor is on the side of the fridge instead of underneath which helps with keeping the cold in and the current draw down & extra thick walls also help sort of working as an esky as well. I am now looking at drawers before we go away mid year. Well because the fridge is longer and the compressor is on the side ,it just fits in the back of the prado as is, so I have to either have it on a slide on the floor and 2 drawer option next to it which will not be as high as other cause no compressor underneath . I don't think it will fit higher up on a side by side 2 drawer system once I add a cargo barrier (half barrier on top of drawers ) cause the back door and 2nd row seats angle inwards. I was hoping it would fit above above a 2 drawer side by side system as I reckon on the floor with 2 beside would be a greater waste of space when the fridge is not in the car. Great fridge though , maybe I'll contact drifta to see if they have made any similar custom drawers or otherwise find a permanent spot in the camper trailer for it and buy another that will fit. Again great fridge can't complain with performance.
Cheers Matt