Camping fridge

don simon · 22-07-2016, 09:57

Does anyone have any experience of one of these cheap cooler/fridges?
http://www.jacksonsleisure.com/carav...-3-way-cooler/

Is it going to keep my beer cold?
How robust are they?

terranosaurusdoug · 22-07-2016, 15:36

I would imagine that would be fine for most if not all British weather, 25°c below ambient temp sounds good, I think that is where a lot of them fall, some only cool 15° below.

panelbeater · 22-07-2016, 16:09

i have the electrolux one 3 way.has not got in built gas holder but they work very well.even makes ice cubes.

don simon · 22-07-2016, 17:48

Cheers.
I like the idea of the canisters as it give a back source of power and makes it a little more portable.

PJD · 22-07-2016, 18:43

Sounds good but previous experience of 3 way coolers is that it will eat battery power. Should be fine with engine running etc.

Lazy-Ferret · 22-07-2016, 18:52

We have just bought a Mobicool FR-35, 240/24/12v fridge freezer during the Amazon Prime day. It has a compressor, rather than using the heat method, and I am very impressed. It goes down to minus 12c, and ran for 60hours on a defunct 75A/H scooter battery.

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don simon · 16-12-2016, 18:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazy-Ferret

We have just bought a Mobicool FR-35, 240/24/12v fridge freezer during the Amazon Prime day. It has a compressor, rather than using the heat method, and I am very impressed. It goes down to minus 12c, and ran for 60hours on a defunct 75A/H scooter battery.

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I took the plunge on bought one of these, as recommended. It is currently keeping the beers at 3 degrees next to the sofa. And if all it ever does is keep beer cool next to the sofa, I won't be unhappy as I have seen more expensive coffee tables.

Lazy-Ferret · 16-12-2016, 21:12

Even on the hottest days over the summer, it still kept the Ferret food frozen in the awning, I have been well impressed with it... by the way, if you plug it into the mains and 12v, if the mains goes off, it switches automatically over to the 12v, that was very handy when we were away.

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panelbeater · 17-12-2016, 10:20

bit pricey and no gas either.
i got a square second hand stella fridge local for £25 in front room near chair for my beer,does the job.daughter can take it on mains hook up as fridge when needed.
she broke my 3 way one that i have yet to look at damm her.

don simon · 17-12-2016, 11:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by panelbeater

bit pricey and no gas either.
i got a square second hand stella fridge local for £25 in front room near chair for my beer,does the job.daughter can take it on mains hook up as fridge when needed.
she broke my 3 way one that i have yet to look at damm her.

The problem with gas is taking it on the road and needing to be kept flat, I think. This will be fine in the truck, it's bloody quiet too.

22-07-2016, 09:57	#1
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	Camping fridge Does anyone have any experience of one of these cheap cooler/fridges? http://www.jacksonsleisure.com/carav...-3-way-cooler/ Is it going to keep my beer cold? How robust are they?

22-07-2016, 15:36	#2
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	I would imagine that would be fine for most if not all British weather, 25°c below ambient temp sounds good, I think that is where a lot of them fall, some only cool 15° below.

22-07-2016, 16:09	#3
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,638	i have the electrolux one 3 way.has not got in built gas holder but they work very well.even makes ice cubes.

22-07-2016, 17:48	#4
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	Cheers. I like the idea of the canisters as it give a back source of power and makes it a little more portable.

22-07-2016, 18:43	#5
PJD Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: West Midlands UK Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2 3.0 SWB Posts: 48	Sounds good but previous experience of 3 way coolers is that it will eat battery power. Should be fine with engine running etc.

22-07-2016, 18:52	#6
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	We have just bought a Mobicool FR-35, 240/24/12v fridge freezer during the Amazon Prime day. It has a compressor, rather than using the heat method, and I am very impressed. It goes down to minus 12c, and ran for 60hours on a defunct 75A/H scooter battery. Sent from my SM-T705 using Tapatalk

16-12-2016, 21:12	#8
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Even on the hottest days over the summer, it still kept the Ferret food frozen in the awning, I have been well impressed with it... by the way, if you plug it into the mains and 12v, if the mains goes off, it switches automatically over to the 12v, that was very handy when we were away. Sent from my SM-T705 using Tapatalk

17-12-2016, 10:20	#9
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,638	bit pricey and no gas either. i got a square second hand stella fridge local for £25 in front room near chair for my beer,does the job.daughter can take it on mains hook up as fridge when needed. she broke my 3 way one that i have yet to look at damm her.