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On 2012-08-26, at 3:38 AM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks for that estimated street price Frank.
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> If the RM 4181 M is the same as the Electrolux......
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> From the Dometic "Brochure" re: the RM 4181 M:
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> "Cooling capacity: "refrigerator +7ºC at ambient temperatrues up to 32ºC. (Corresponds to climate class SN) "
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> So for this Celsius Challenged Canuck, that's a ~ 45º F differential and a 44ºF internal temperature. I imagine this figure would be lower if van interior temps were higher than 90F. That said......
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> It seems that spec is better than both my 182A and 182B.
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> Hard to say, given that the 182 fridges are somewhat long in the tooth, but I wonder how those specs stack up against the best running 182?
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> I like the Dometic LP aspect very much. But, for me, I'd be weighing the Electrolux cost against:
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> TruckFridge + Aux battery + solar panel(s) + DC controller. Like how much more $ would that set up be than a new absorption fridge?
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> Neil.
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> On Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 2:59 AM, Frank Condelli <RAlanen@aol.com> wrote:
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> Yes the Electrolux at <www.vwbusshop.de> well, upon further investigation it will end up being $1200 ~ $1300 retail price if I bring those fridges in and I will need to have them come on a pallet with much other stuff so I need to make a BIG order to get even one. So……….how many of you are willing to shell out that kinda loot to keep your beer cold ?
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> On Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 3:34 AM, Frank Condelli <RAlanen@aol.com> wrote:
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> ..... As for working in hot climates, we used this fridge last year on our 6 month 18,000 km journey into Florida, Mexico and across the northern US. ALWAYS performed as expected. We had ice cubes on the beach in Mexico whenever we wanted them.
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> Neil n
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> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp
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> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named.
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> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
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> Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:
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> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Cheers,
Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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