Date:         Thu, 17 Jun 1999 18:19:14 EDT
Reply-To:     Vantaztik@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Roger&Zoe Ann Banker <Vantaztik@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Norcold AC/DC refrigerators...
Comments: To: arbosch@ra.rockwell.com
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In a message dated 6/17/99 1:54:09 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM writes:

> Has anyone on the list used the Norcold brand of AC/DC portable
refrigerators?
>
>  There's two that would seem ideal - the MRFT-440 @ 1.38 cu. ft and 3.1
amps @
>
>  12vdc, and the MRFT-415 @ .53 cu. ft and 3.1 amps @ 12vdc.  I have heard
> that
>  these units do not really work all that well on dc voltage.  Any
experiences?
>
>
>  Alan Bosch
>  & a bus named Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)
>
The Norcold AC/DC 1.3 cubic foot with a compressor is standard equipment on
the Adventurewagen conversion, which we have.  Like any fridge, if it is very
hot inside the van, the fridge works harder, and may not keep as cold as
desired, but these do work well.  The good points are that it works at any
angle, so no worrying about leveling the vehicle.  The adjustable racks are
very convenient, and the small freezer is nice to have.  The freezer will
make ice cubes, but doesn't get cold enough to keep ice cream.  The bad part
is the high long term battery drain.  You definitely need an auxiliary
battery, and if you camp for days without power or running the alternator,
you will need a solar panel.

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