Date:         Thu, 15 Jun 2000 16:23:50 -0700
Reply-To:     Ty Graham <tyg@oz.net>
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From:         Ty Graham <tyg@oz.net>
Subject:      Got my ARB fridge/freezer
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I just got my ARB 12v/110v Freezer/Fridge.

I ended up buying from Offroad-Accessories strictly on price.
http://www.offroad-accessories.com/arb/freezer.html

Works pretty well.  Really solidly built.  Feels like an original metal
Coleman cooler. Works well as a seat.  Good finish everywhere. Nice and
quiet while running; I don't expect any trouble sleeping through it.

Beverages are cold.  Haven't tried keeping ice-cream in it yet.

Fits well right behind the passenger seat in the Westy, Carat and doublecab.
My plan is to remove the brackets for the jumpseat in the Carat and to then
fab a custom bracket/strap.  (No, I'm not selling the seat or brackets)  The
ARB is so heavy, 40lbs or so empty, that it doesn't really need a bracket;
new dads are just anal.

I'll be using this primarily as a cooler in the Carat, our babymobile.  When
camping, I'll transfer to the Westy and use as a freezer for ice and
ice-cream.

Right now I'm plugging in to the cig lighter.  Long term, I'm having a 12v
socket put in behind the drivers seat in all three Vanagons.

I put a quick pic up on my Carat page.
http://www.oz.net/~tyg/TyG/Carat.htm

Let me know if you have any questions.

Ty Graham