Thinking about a Truck Fridge.

~DJ~ wrote:
I found a 4.4 cu ft model real close to the dimensions of my gas fridge.

The specs say 24 watts per hour. That is 2 amps per hour? If so that is right in the ball park with my Engel 45 which used 2.5/hour.

My Engel picked up a bad vibration after 2 seasons. :M Won't go that route again. $$$$$

Really tired of these gas fridges that can't cut hot weather. 60 degree beer in 100 degree weather BLOWS!!!

Hi DJ, too bad about your Engel, unfortunely in my research on swing compressors has shown that you can't just buy the compressor. Your Engel and Norcold on their 12/24 Vdc compressor refrigerators use swing compressors. Both these manufactors forces you to buy what they call a "cooling unit" which cost more than buying a new refrigerator, if you want to go that route.
DJ, Danfross does make a 12/24 Vdc compressor that many of the truck rated refrigerators use, this compressor can be bought and installed just like your home refrigerator,if it goes out and any realy good AC tech can do this. Tundra and Dometicthat uses the Danfross 12/24 vc compressors come to mind.

I myself, am tried of the "gas" refrers poor performance in higher temperature, when you need it the most, I'll be jerking mine out and tring one one those small "apt" size refrigerator with a invertor to power it. Keep us posted on your project..c.traveler2