looks like Go Westy has these Whynter on special.

> Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 13:35:48 -0700
> From: pbrattan@GMAIL.COM
> Subject: Re: Whynter Portable Fridge/Freezer
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> 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
> *************************
> 
> 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
>>>
>>
                                          
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