Yes, I know about the Engel, and don't want to spend the bux. I'm also
considering the TruckFridge portable for almost half the price of the
Engel.  About 2 yrs ago GoWesty had the Engel on sale with free shipping.  I
dropped the ball.  It was around $600 plus tax.  Shortly thereafter it shot
up to the $800's plus shipping, which is around $55.  I'm usually a pretty
good shopper, but sometimes I'm "TOO" good, and end up missing a good deal.

There's a store local to me that actually sells Engel.  If I wanted one I
would be able to go there, SEE it, and buy it, but I really don't want to
spend nearly a grand for a fridge.
Patti
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On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 1:19 PM, Jeff <vw.doka@gmail.com> wrote:

> Patti,
>
> The other portable on the GW site is the Engel.  Quite a bit more money,
> but
> a top notch refer.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> PB
> Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 11:42 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Whynter Portable Fridge/Freezer
>
> I'm kind of leaning towards a portable.  I like the idea of being able to
> bring it along even if I'm in someone else's vehicle.  I also like the idea
> of being able to use it right away and not have to wait until I have the
> time to install it!
>
> The Truckfridge website is only showing their own brand, but there seems to
> be a great special on
> portables<http://www.truckfridge.com/portable_models.html>with
> shipping included.  They don't display the amp draw for their
> portables.  Does anyone know what it is?
>
> Patti
> 90 Westy Automatic
>
> On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 10:00 AM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote:
>
> >  Just wanted to add that the fridge you mentioned is made in China. The
> > vitrifrigo is made in Italy. A 2.5 amp draw is huge. The Vitrifrigo uses
> 1.6
> > amps. In actual usage it seems to run about 20 minutes out of an hour.
> Very
> > quiet too. I think it would be a big mistake by some refrigerator
> produced
> > in China! Careful!
> >
> > Troy
> >
>