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> Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 13:35:48 -0700
> From: pbrattan@GMAIL.COM
> Subject: Re: Whynter Portable Fridge/Freezer
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
> Yes, I know about the Engel, and don't want to spend the bux. I'm also
> considering the TruckFridge portable for almost half the price of the
> Engel. About 2 yrs ago GoWesty had the Engel on sale with free shipping. I
> dropped the ball. It was around $600 plus tax. Shortly thereafter it shot
> up to the $800's plus shipping, which is around $55. I'm usually a pretty
> good shopper, but sometimes I'm "TOO" good, and end up missing a good deal.
>
> There's a store local to me that actually sells Engel. If I wanted one I
> would be able to go there, SEE it, and buy it, but I really don't want to
> spend nearly a grand for a fridge.
> Patti
> *************************
>
> On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 1:19 PM, Jeff <vw.doka@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Patti,
> >
> > The other portable on the GW site is the Engel. Quite a bit more money,
> > but
> > a top notch refer.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Jeff
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> > PB
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 11:42 AM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: Whynter Portable Fridge/Freezer
> >
> > I'm kind of leaning towards a portable. I like the idea of being able to
> > bring it along even if I'm in someone else's vehicle. I also like the idea
> > of being able to use it right away and not have to wait until I have the
> > time to install it!
> >
> > The Truckfridge website is only showing their own brand, but there seems to
> > be a great special on
> > portables<http://www.truckfridge.com/portable_models.html>with
> > shipping included. They don't display the amp draw for their
> > portables. Does anyone know what it is?
> >
> > Patti
> > 90 Westy Automatic
> >
> > On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 10:00 AM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote:
> >
> > > Just wanted to add that the fridge you mentioned is made in China. The
> > > vitrifrigo is made in Italy. A 2.5 amp draw is huge. The Vitrifrigo uses
> > 1.6
> > > amps. In actual usage it seems to run about 20 minutes out of an hour.
> > Very
> > > quiet too. I think it would be a big mistake by some refrigerator
> > produced
> > > in China! Careful!
> > >
> > > Troy
> > >
> >
