

| Subject: | Re: 12v Aftermarket Coolers ? Any Good? |
| From: | Steve Shane |
| Date: | Tue, 7 Sep 2004 07:31:58 -0700 |
This one would be the way to go! http://www.waeco.com/pages/products/mk/cm_cd-30.htm >From: Vince S <gipsyflies@COMCAST.NET> >Reply-To: Vince S <gipsyflies@COMCAST.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: 12v Aftermarket Coolers ? Any Good? >Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 13:56:55 -0700 > >Sorry I meant Danfoss from Denmark. Coolmatic is one cooler with these >compressor. There may be other cooler with other compressors that may be >cheaper. > >http://www.waeco.com/pages/products/mk/cmkbov_truck_d.htm > > >- Vince > >http://gipsyflies.home.comcast.net >1989 Vanagon GL Camper >1993 Mazda Miata (for sale) >1996 Land Rover Discovery >2005 Mini Cooper S > > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf >Of Vince S >Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 11:56 AM >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: 12v Aftermarket Coolers ? Any Good? > > >Mike is correct that most of these are based on solid state device and >are very inefficient. The ones that are good are compressor based though >they cost significantly more. One of the best one is based on Danfoss >compressor from Demark but they run close to $500. I cannot remember the >brand though. > > > >- Vince > >http://gipsyflies.home.comcast.net >1989 Vanagon GL Camper >1993 Mazda Miata (for sale) >1996 Land Rover Discovery >2005 Mini Cooper S > > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf >Of Rocket J Squirrel >Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 10:53 AM >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: 12v Aftermarket Coolers ? Any Good? > > >I think you'll find that all those 12v electric coolers pull a lot of >amps. Check the specs for the Vector, Coleman, Igloo, etc. > >-- > >Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott >71 VW Type 2 / 84 Westy: A poor but proud race. >KG6RCR > > > >Warren Chapman wrote: > > >Getting ready for a three week journey and I'd like to get feedback > >from anyone who have used one of the many 12v electric cooler /fridge > >units that are now available from a lot of sources, i.e Vector, > >Coleman, Igloo, etc. > > > >I have one of the console units made by Vector that fits between the > >seats....seemed like a good idea...it has cupholders, nice size for > >waters, sodas, beer, or a few snacks....but the one I have doesn't cool > > >worth a damn and it will drain a battery down pretty quick if left on. > > >Ammmeter shows it draws 3.1amps. > > > >Not sure if I have a defective unit or if they're not much good in > >general. Like to hear others' experiences. > > > > > >Like to know about any other supplimental fridge unit that work. > > > >Warren C. > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools and more! http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx
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