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Title: Waeco cf50
Post by: street camper on May 30, 2016, 01:45:02 PM

Just seeing if anyone has had issues with the waeco cf50 might be buying one soon for a good price

Title: Re: Waeco cf50
Post by: feisty on May 30, 2016, 02:06:54 PM

Search waeco and thermistor in electrical.
I have one and like it.
Early one needs a seperate 240v transformer to run on a.c.

Later ones had it built in.  Look for a computer or 'JUG plug' type socket.

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Title: Re: Waeco cf50
Post by: Darcy7 on May 30, 2016, 03:21:56 PM

We've run a CF-50 for a few years now and its been great.  Ran as a freezer all through our WA/NT trip a few years ago in the alluminium front tool box of our camper in very warm weather and never missed a beat.  Also ran as a freezer in our van.

Title: Re: Waeco cf50
Post by: brickiematt on May 30, 2016, 05:11:32 PM

Had our CF 50 for about 5 years now, hasn't missed a beat.
 :cheers:

Title: Re: Waeco cf50
Post by: WilSurf on May 30, 2016, 05:49:34 PM

Using it for 10 years.
It is struggling when the ambient temperature is over 35 degrees but I think that every fridge will struggle.
Only had to replace the light switch and the 12V power cord.

Title: Re: Waeco cf50
Post by: feisty on May 30, 2016, 06:10:26 PM

Also check the latch. They can pop out and not work although replacements are available.
Lids are reversible. The hinge mechanism (for want of a better term) can get a little worn.

Title: Re: Waeco cf50
Post by: street camper on May 30, 2016, 08:35:21 PM

Well ended buying it 2nd hand 6 months old vgc with a bag for $500 so I'm happy saved abit of coin👍

Title: Re: Waeco cf50
Post by: feisty on May 30, 2016, 09:03:27 PM

Bargain.  Well done! 

Title: Re: Waeco cf50
Post by: mrdenn1s on May 30, 2016, 09:13:16 PM

I've had mine 5 years. Had to change the thermistor but apart from that, A1

Title: Re: Waeco cf50
Post by: Lobster on May 31, 2016, 07:50:01 AM

Well the new ones are the CFX range.  They are more efficient. I brought one a couple o months ago and haven't even plugged it in yet. The only reason I brought it was it was on special and came with the Bag, stand and other goodies.

Title: Re: Waeco cf50
Post by: Paddy16 on May 31, 2016, 08:48:32 AM

Nice size the 50l, our 65l is a bit big

Title: Re: Waeco cf50
Post by: WilSurf on May 31, 2016, 09:57:10 AM

Quote from: Paddy16 on May 31, 2016, 08:48:32 AM

Nice size the 50l, our 65l is a bit big

We were thinking of a bigger one as our 13 and 10 year old are eating like wolves.

Title: Re: Waeco cf50
Post by: baggs71 on May 31, 2016, 01:11:48 PM

The thermistor in the ealier CF50 used to go causing the fridge to freeze everything
Ive had 2 replaced in two separate fridges around 6 years old...its around $170 to do it...
that's about the only thing ive had go wrong with them

Baggs