I looks like the temp differential is not that much different than my old 182. I measured a 20 - 23 C differential with outside temps 25 - 28 C. I bet any improvement in the cooling ability of the (stupidly expensive) RM 4181 is due to better insulation.

(link to my test data - http://shufti.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/fridge-temps.jpg)

alistair

On 2012-08-26, at 12:38 AM, neil n wrote:

> Thanks for that estimated street price Frank.
> 
> If the RM 4181 M is the same as the Electrolux......
> 
> From the Dometic "Brochure" re: the RM 4181 M:
> 
> "Cooling capacity: "refrigerator +7�C at ambient temperatrues up to 32�C.
> (Corresponds to climate class SN)  "
> 
> So for this Celsius Challenged Canuck, that's a ~ 45� F differential and a
> 44�F internal temperature. I imagine this figure would be lower if van
> interior temps were higher than 90F. That said......
> 
> It seems that spec is better than both my 182A and 182B.
> 
> Hard to say, given that the 182 fridges are somewhat long in the tooth, but
> I wonder how those specs stack up against the best running 182?
> 
> I like the Dometic LP aspect very much. But, for me, I'd be weighing the
> Electrolux cost against:
> 
> TruckFridge +  Aux battery + solar panel(s) + DC controller. Like how much
> more $ would that set up be than a new absorption fridge?
> 
> Neil.
> 
> 
> On Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 2:59 AM, Frank Condelli <RAlanen@aol.com> wrote:
> 
>        Yes the Electrolux at <www.vwbusshop.de>  well, upon further
>> investigation it will end up being $1200 ~ $1300 retail price if I bring
>> those fridges in and I will need to have them come on a pallet with much
>> other stuff so I need to make a BIG order to get even one.  So���.how many
>> of you are willing to shell out that kinda loot to keep your beer cold ?
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> On Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 3:34 AM, Frank Condelli <RAlanen@aol.com> wrote:
> 
>        .....  As for working in hot climates, we used this fridge last
>> year on our 6 month 18,000 km journey into Florida, Mexico and across the
>> northern US.   ALWAYS performed as expected.  We had ice cubes on the beach
>> in Mexico whenever we wanted them.
>> 
> 
> 
> 
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