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Good Times
04-05-2007, 11:33 AM
Ever wished you didn't have to get excess ice to keep your food and beverages chilled? Hate draining your cooler daily? Fridge freezers are the solution to keep your food and beverages chilled. It's ideal for your expeditions as it keeps your food and beverages chilled regardless of the external conditions of the fridge. This is not your ordinary 12 volt cooler rather this is a true refrigerator. (AC/DC Compatible)

ARB (http://arbusa.com/fridge_freezer.php)
Model: MT45FARB
Weight: 53 lbs
Capacity: 42 qts
Dimensions: H20” x W24 7/8” x D14 1/8”
*Average DC Power Consumption:
0.7 to 2.7 amp hr

An optional transit bag is available to aid with insulation and protect your fridge from inevitable scrapes and dents.

http://www.ultimateyota.com/pichost/tech/arb_freezer_1.jpg http://www.ultimateyota.com/pichost/tech/arb_freezer_2.jpg

Engel (http://www.engelaustralia.com.au/)

Model Number Capacity Internal Dimension External Dimension Weight DC Power Consumption Power
MT17F15 Litre (21 X 375ml Cans)H 230 W 290 D 200 (mm) H 358 W 548 D 306 (mm) 17 KgVariable from 0.5 to 2.5 AMPS Maximum Built In 240Volt AC / 12Volt DC / 24Volt DC
MT27F21 Litre (29 X 375ml Cans)H 320 W 290 D 200 (mm)H 450 W 538 D 306 (mm)18 KgVariable from 0.5 to 2.5 AMPS MaximumBuilt In 240Volt AC / 12Volt DC / 24Volt DC
MT35F32 Litre (44 X 375ml Cans)H 270 W 380 D 270 (mm)H 408 W 631 D 360 (mm)21 KgVariable from 0.5 to 2.5 AMPS MaximumBuilt In 240Volt AC / 12Volt DC / 24Volt DC
MT45F-S40 Litre (60 X 375ml Cans)H 370 W 380 D 261 (mm)H 508 W 631 D 361 (mm)24 KgVariable from 0.5 to 2.5 AMPS MaximumBuilt In 240Volt AC / 12Volt DC / 24Volt DC
MT60F-CFridge Capacity: 32 Litre, Freezer Capacity: 25 LitreH 441 W 790 D 490 (mm)34 KgVariable from 0.5 to 4.2 AMPS MaximumBuilt In 240Volt AC / 12Volt DC / 24Volt DC
MT60F60 Litre (80 X 375ml Cans)H 310 W 510 D 390 (mm)H 441 W 790 D 490 (mm)33 KgVariable from 0.5 to 4.2 AMPS MaximumBuilt In 240Volt AC / 12Volt DC / 24Volt DC
MT80F-CFridge Capacity: 42 Litre, Freezer Capacity: 33 LitreH 561 W 790 D 490 (mm)40 KgVariable from 0.5 to 4.5 AMPS MaximumBuilt In 240Volt AC / 12Volt DC / 24Volt DC
MT80F80 Litre (118 x 375ml cans)H 561 W 790 D 490 (mm)39 KgVariable from 0.5 to 4.5 AMPS MaximumBuilt In 240Volt AC / 12Volt DC / 24Volt DC



MT17F
http://www.ultimateyota.com/pichost/tech/engel_15.jpgMT27F
http://www.ultimateyota.com/pichost/tech/engel_21.jpgMT35F
http://www.ultimateyota.com/pichost/tech/engel_32.jpg
MT45F-S
http://www.ultimateyota.com/pichost/tech/engel_40.jpgMT60F-C
http://www.ultimateyota.com/pichost/tech/engel_57.jpgMT60F
http://www.ultimateyota.com/pichost/tech/engel_60.jpg
MT80F-C
http://www.ultimateyota.com/pichost/tech/engel_75.jpgMT80F
http://www.ultimateyota.com/pichost/tech/engel_80.jpg



Options
* An optional transit bag is available to aid with insulation and protect your fridge from inevitable scrapes and dents.
* Fridge Slide

Norcold (http://www.norcold.com/portable.cfm)

Model Number Capacity
MRFT-4150.53 cu. ft (up to 25 lbs.)
MRFT-401.5 cu. ft (up to 80 lbs.)
MRFT-602.12 cu. ft (up to 100 lbs.)




MRFT-415
http://www.ultimateyota.com/pichost/tech/norcold_415.jpg
MFRT-40
http://www.ultimateyota.com/pichost/tech/norcold_40.jpg
RFT-60
http://www.ultimateyota.com/pichost/tech/norcold_60.jpg
oly884
04-05-2007, 04:51 PM
I have the Engel 45 and I swear by it.

It is ULTRA efficient, quiet, and best of all, NO MORE COOLERS AND ICE!!!
94-RUNNER
04-10-2007, 06:26 PM
I have had a MT-35 for a little over a year now and love it.
You have to pay for what you get, BUT you surely get more than what you pay for. Worth every penny ! :thumbup:
salad_man
04-20-2007, 04:31 PM
I am thinking about gatting a fridge, any suggetions on where to start looking?
TDiddy
04-20-2007, 06:20 PM
I'll take whatever one comes with the blond chick.
Cebby
04-20-2007, 06:57 PM
I heard there's a fridge in this pic somewhere. I've yet to find it.

http://www.ultimateyota.com/pichost/tech/arb_freezer_1.jpg
94-RUNNER
04-24-2007, 07:52 AM
I am thinking about gatting a fridge, any suggetions on where to start looking?




You may want to look at http://compactappliance.com . They have some real good specials quite often. Hope this helps.

......Tucker
blknblu
04-24-2007, 08:23 AM
I heard there's a fridge in this pic somewhere. I've yet to find it.

http://www.ultimateyota.com/pichost/tech/arb_freezer_1.jpg

Yeah, if that fridge can keep things cold with all that heat on the outside, it must be pretty good.
xcmountain80
08-14-2007, 09:48 PM
I have a Engel 45 it's awesome I dont travel w/o it.
Aaron
FlyingWil
08-14-2007, 11:26 PM
I have a few write-up over on ExPo:

Technical Article: http://www.expeditionportal.com/equipment/equipment_reviews/fridge/Research/index.php

MT45 Review: http://www.expeditionportal.com/equipment/equipment_reviews/fridge/engel/index.php

I personally love my MT45 it has been running 24/7 for about 7 months now.

Here's a pic from the last outing:
http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/ExPo/IMG_2513.jpg
Cheese
09-02-2007, 10:42 PM
Slee sells Engels.

You have not wheeled until you pull the Otter Pops out for refreshment during the broken CV exchange or hub fix.

I cannot imagine how I lived without these things, let alone the big trip potential since in an expedition rig a personal usually has more electricity than they do ice.
Bighead
09-03-2007, 05:13 AM
Do you have one in the 4Runner now?
Cheese
09-03-2007, 07:02 AM
I wish. I have other toys taking priority. Borrowed some and used them on shop trips.
Robinhood4x4
09-03-2007, 08:27 AM
Once in a while Waeco has factory seconds for pretty cheap.
http://www.waecousa.com/shop.aspx?c=1

Full price versions are here
http://coolmatic.net/index.html
xcmountain80
09-11-2007, 06:20 PM
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/xcmountain/Engel%20Fridge%20Slide/P6032470.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/xcmountain/Engel%20Fridge%20Slide/P6032439.jpg

Aaron
Salue
03-22-2008, 10:58 PM
I've never researched these but have always thought it would be a pretty convenient accessory. I would be worried that I go to start the truck and the battery is dead from the fridge draining it. My question is, how long can you have it running off your battery without worrying that it will drain you to the point where you can't start?

Salue
oly884
03-22-2008, 11:09 PM
I've never researched these but have always thought it would be a pretty convenient accessory. I would be worried that I go to start the truck and the battery is dead from the fridge draining it. My question is, how long can you have it running off your battery without worrying that it will drain you to the point where you can't start?

Salue


That depends on a lot...

I have an Engel 45 which pulls 2.5 amps at full load in freezer mode. I also have a deep cycle battery in my camper for running the fridge, lights, etc. Anyways, the battery I have is rated for 110 amp hours. Generally speaking I'd be able to run my fridge for 44 hours on the battery. A lot has to be taken into consideration because:

-there's a lot of other accessories I have to run
-the fridge doesn't run 100% of the time if the temp is reasonable. So if it runs 30 mins per hour, then that 2.5 amp hours turns into 1.25 amp hours.

Your typical starting battery has around 30 or so amp hours, but it is not usually a deep cycle and therefore much harder on the battery to drain and recharge it.

If you're thinking about a fridge, I would suggest looking at getting a deep cycle battery to run it.