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Subject:Re: ARB 12v freezer/fridge
From:Ty Graham
Date:Thu, 18 May 2000 19:54:10 -0700

This is a real Fridge/Freezer.  Supposed to have a real quite motor.

Here is the text of the Automobile Magazine review from the latest issue.

"ARB, a company known for locking differentials and other 4wd equipment,
prides itself on getting hardcore off-roaders anywhere they want to go.  For
those who want lunch once they get there, ARB also sells its new portable
Freezer/Fridge.  We plugged it into a VW Golf's 12-volt outlet, turned the
temperature setting to freeze, and left 7 pints of Ben & Jerry's in its
care.  The whisper-quiet compressor was unobtrusive, and after 24 hours, the
ice cream was still frozen---but the car's battery was dead.  Then we
plugged the Freezer/Fridge into a household outlet and laid it on its side
for 4 hours.  The unit's swing motor, which enables it to operate at extreme
angles, ran almost constantly, and our pints of Chunky Monkey remained firm
long enough to give the magazine staff a late-afternoon ice cream break.
Unfortunately, the 41-qt version of ARB's Freezer/Fridge, shown, costs $935.
Then again, there aren't too many Dairy Queens in the Outback.  Call
206.264.1669."

I am really psyched to get this, but need to measure my Westy (in the shop)
and confirm the fit before I order.

Ty

-----Original Message-----
From: Joel Walker [mailto:jwalker@uronramp.net]
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 6:10 PM
To: Ty Graham
Subject: Re: ARB 12v freezer/fridge

this thing is NOT a pizo-electric thingie that only cools about 40
degrees below outside temp? this is a real fridge?? how heavy is it??
i already saw the cost!! :(  but like the carter/propex heaters,
sometimes quality costs. :(