12 Volt fridge/freezers

[2400]

I've wanted a 12 volt fridge/freezer for about 10 years and decided to bite the bullet and buy one. I'll be using it hunting, fishing, camping and 4 wheeling. I'd like it to be usable with a solar panel too if possible.

Anyone have any preference in what brand?

I'm looking at Engle and ARB any others to look at?

Here's a little eye candy to start things off.

 

[WormWiggler]

I think that would melt a yeti

 

[CPAN]

Maybe I need to get a 12 volt fridge too?

 

[johnr]

I've never been a fan of brown eggs, the yolk is too yellow

 

[Davy Crockett]

I have an old Igloo 36 kool mate that heats and cools, I cant remember exactly how old but It's about 20 and doesn't have a freezer compartment so it doesn't get very cold but it did what I wanted it to do. It ran 24/7 for the first 5 years I had it, Heating in winter and cooling in summer so they are pretty dependable, I have only used it a time or two since. My boat has a 12volt/120 volt that will make popsicles stick to your tongue on 12 volt but they are spendy, I will take notice what brand it is next time I am close to it. Another thing is if you have an inverter you could run a 120 volt dorm fridge, Once they are cold they really don't run that much and they don't draw that many watts I think mine is like 145. My inverter builds heat on a hot day but it doesn't seem to hurt it , I used it almost every day for 2 years out in the hot/cold Desert for my coffee pot and small fridge (one at a time) it survived and still works like a charm.

 

[DirtyMike]

Are we still playing "find the kitty?"

 

[Davy Crockett]

I see it, Poor thing is a little bit skinny and looking for something to eat.

 

[tikkalover]

I've never been a fan of brown eggs, the yolk is too yellow

What eggs, and is there a fridge in that picture?

 

[2400]

I have an old Igloo 36 kool mate that heats and cools, I cant remember exactly how old but It's about 20 and doesn't have a freezer compartment so it doesn't get very cold but it did what I wanted it to do. It ran 24/7 for the first 5 years I had it, Heating in winter and cooling in summer so they are pretty dependable, I have only used it a time or two since. My boat has a 12volt/120 volt that will make popsicles stick to your tongue on 12 volt but they are spendy, I will take notice what brand it is next time I am close to it. Another thing is if you have an inverter you could run a 120 volt dorm fridge, Once they are cold they really don't run that much and they don't draw that many watts I think mine is like 145. My inverter builds heat on a hot day but it doesn't seem to hurt it , I used it almost every day for 2 years out in the hot/cold Desert for my coffee pot and small fridge (one at a time) it survived and still works like a charm.

I know a good quality one will run $600-$1000 and I have budgeted for it. Living in AZ I think it's worth it to have ice cold or frozen stuff with me no matter the weather.

 

[2400]

I'm still looking at them, anyone got any experience with them?

 

[deleted member]

I'm still looking at them, anyone got any experience with them?

ok tim.

 

[2400]

ok tim.

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[deleted member]

Sort of an old joke...We used to give Tim shit cause he would kick the tires on everything he bought and discussed on fbo until the toes of his boots were completely worn through.

 

[2400]

Sort of an old joke...We used to give Tim shit cause he would kick the tires on everything he bought and discussed on fbo until the toes of his boots were completely worn through.

Thanks for explaining it. I kinda feel a little like that but so far I don't have anyones opinion on good or bad brands or models of fridge/freezers to go by.