Date:         Tue, 7 Sep 2004 07:31:58 -0700
Reply-To:     Steve Shane <shane_steve@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Shane <shane_steve@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 12v Aftermarket Coolers ? Any Good?
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This one would be the way to go!
http://www.waeco.com/pages/products/mk/cm_cd-30.htm


>From: Vince S <gipsyflies@COMCAST.NET>
>Reply-To: Vince S <gipsyflies@COMCAST.NET>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: 12v Aftermarket Coolers ? Any Good?
>Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 13:56:55 -0700
>
>Sorry I meant Danfoss from Denmark. Coolmatic is one cooler with these
>compressor. There may be other cooler with other compressors that may be
>cheaper.
>
>http://www.waeco.com/pages/products/mk/cmkbov_truck_d.htm
>
>
>- Vince
>
>http://gipsyflies.home.comcast.net
>1989 Vanagon GL Camper
>1993 Mazda Miata (for sale)
>1996 Land Rover Discovery
>2005 Mini Cooper S
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
>Of Vince S
>Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 11:56 AM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: 12v Aftermarket Coolers ? Any Good?
>
>
>Mike is correct that most of these are based on solid state device and
>are very inefficient. The ones that are good are compressor based though
>they cost significantly more. One of the best one is based on Danfoss
>compressor from Demark but they run close to $500. I cannot remember the
>brand though.
>
>
>
>- Vince
>
>http://gipsyflies.home.comcast.net
>1989 Vanagon GL Camper
>1993 Mazda Miata (for sale)
>1996 Land Rover Discovery
>2005 Mini Cooper S
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
>Of Rocket J Squirrel
>Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 10:53 AM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: 12v Aftermarket Coolers ? Any Good?
>
>
>I think you'll find that all those 12v electric coolers pull a lot of
>amps.  Check the specs for the Vector, Coleman, Igloo, etc.
>
>--
>
>Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
>71 VW Type 2 / 84 Westy: A poor but proud race.
>KG6RCR
>
>
>
>Warren Chapman wrote:
>
> >Getting ready for a three week journey and I'd like to get feedback
> >from anyone who have used one of the many 12v electric cooler /fridge
> >units that are now available from a lot of sources, i.e Vector,
> >Coleman, Igloo, etc.
> >
> >I have one of the console units made by Vector that fits between the
> >seats....seemed like a good idea...it has cupholders, nice size for
> >waters, sodas, beer, or a few snacks....but the one I have doesn't cool
>
> >worth a damn and it will drain a battery down pretty quick if left on.
>
> >Ammmeter shows it draws 3.1amps.
> >
> >Not sure if I have a defective unit or if they're not much good in
> >general. Like to hear others' experiences.
> >
> >
> >Like to know about any other supplimental fridge unit that work.
> >
> >Warren C.
> >
> >
> >

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