Date:         Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:30:48 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Substitute for the RM182B
Comments: To: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM>
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---- Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM> wrote:
> Don't know about more efficient, but I've been told chest type freezers are
> better because all the cold doesn't spill out when you open the door and
> stand there making up your mind what you want.

That one is definitely true, and if one has a front-loading freezer at home, and run it partially full, it is wise to fill the empty space with boxes. that will hold the cold air in when the unit is opened.  mcneely
>
>
>
> |-----Original Message-----
> |From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]
> |On Behalf Of neil n
> |Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 10:01 PM
> |To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> |Subject: Re: Substitute for the RM182B
> |
> |Top loaders are more efficient than a front loader using the
> |same or similar compressor etc.? If so, how?
> |
> |I may be in the market for a compressor type fridge. An easily
> |moved portable might be the ticket. Especially if it's more efficient.
> |
> |Neil.
> |
> |On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 8:22 PM, Robert Stevens
> |<mtbiker62@gmail.com> wrote:
> |
> |
> |> If I hadn't already popped for my Vitrifrigo, I'd be doing this:
> |>
> |>
> |http://www.compactappliance.com/FP430-Compact-EdgeStar-Portable-Refrig
> |> erator-Freezer/FP430,default,pd.html
> |>
> |> Using the Dometic/Vitri space for storage, and add a 50W solar panel
> |> on the pop top to run everything.
> |>
> |> Top loaders are MUCH more efficient and can actuallly store suitable
> |> amounts of mass-quantities to be "out there" as long as the
> |50W panel
> |> will allow (about 7-8 full dry-camping days without recharge of any
> |> kind, except solar).
> |>
> |> Of course, having 140-200 amp hour aux battery set up, supports that
> |> above example.
> |>
> |> bob
> |
> |
> |
> |
> |--
> |Neil n
> |
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David McNeely