Camping fridges with separate feezer and fridge temperature control

[MarkVS]

Does anyone know of, or can recommend a 240/12v camping fridge (lid on top) , approx 80L, with separate freezer/fridge compartments, and separate temperature controls for each ?


Thanks

MarkVS

[paceman]

i don't own one, but i have heard around the traps (i think some members on these forums may even have one), that these are OK:

http://www.tentworld.com.au/products/fridge/item/primus-mammoth-92l-dual-zone-fridge-freezer.aspx

[jetcrew]

best one I know of is the National Luna, it actually does the intended function correctly.

or look for a 2nd hand Explorer fridge /freezer.

Jet

[Hill and Andrew]

Eva kool do a IB70 70ltr dual zone fridge price is around $1050.00

[jwb]

Eva kool do a IB70 70ltr dual zone fridge price is around $1050.00

I think although the evakool is dual zone it won't have dual controls.

Cheers

[jwb]

Mmm
A quick google proves me wrong on my comment ?
Sorry !

[Red Dog 4x4]

Trailblazer - http://www.norcoast.com.au/twoinone.htm

[Spada]

National Luna do a 90L, and a 72L that fits your criteria. http://www.nationalluna.com.au/Fridges

They are top shelf as far as quality goes, but they are also top shelf for price.

About $3,000 for the 90l in stainless (couple of hundred less for aluminium), and I think about $2,500 for the smaller one.

I have the 90L, and it has been flawless in it's reliability and performance (even when we were in the top end). Power consumption wise, it's comparable to the 60l Engle that I replaced.

[jetcrew]

National Luna do a 90L, and a 72L that fits your criteria. http://www.nationalluna.com.au/Fridges

They are top shelf as far as quality goes, but they are also top shelf for price.

About $3,000 for the 90l in stainless (couple of hundred less for aluminium), and I think about $2,500 for the smaller one.

I have the 90L, and it has been flawless in it's reliability and performance (even when we were in the top end). Power consumption wise, it's comparable to the 60l Engle that I replaced.

I concur the quality is very very good and it has twin thermostats PM if you want a more realistic price ..one of my suppliers is the importer.

Jet

[chester ver2.0]

x 3 for the National Luna

A mate on a trip had one and it was flawless in 39 degree days

It is just the eye watering price that gets you

[ozmoose]

http://www.techniice.com/car-fridges-1/ss-fridge-80l-dual-6hdr.html

Check these out for value!! I don't have one but at that price it's worth considering. Especially since its running a Danfoss motor.....

[Bongo]

I have the 90l National Luna. It is fantastic. I live in Darwin and it works perfectly.

[Meltdown]

http://www.techniice.com/car-fridges-1/ss-fridge-80l-dual-6hdr.html

Check these out for value!! I don't have one but at that price it's worth considering. Especially since its running a Danfoss motor.....

I have also been told that these are the ducks guts. After sales service is also A1.

[barnray]

 I have an Evacool IB 70. It is a 70lt fridge freezer with about 50mm insulation all round and between the 2 compartments which can be individually controlled by remote control. Have a look at there seconds, about $900. Barnray

[Redcherokee]

We have the Primus one linked above.  Damn good fridge.

Had it on the cape trip this year, though you may not have noticed as it wasn't on your wish list then.

We have a little basket thingy we put in the 'big' side to put dairy etc in.  I think it is an engel one that happens to fit. We found it by putting other brand baskets into the Primus fridge at BCF. 

[andyandcill]

We have the Primus Mammoth dual zone . Cant fault it.
It is very quiet when running and you can turn of one side of the fridge/freezer when you have little food or drink left at the end of trip.

Andy.

[broncos11]

I have had the 100L Companion dual zone 70/30 fridge for 4 years and it's been awesome. I love it. I think they're a Primus fridge. Low draw and has copped a flogging. Bloody big and tall though.

Dave

[chisel]

I have the primus 92L and am happy with it.  Separate controls except that one compartment (near the compressor and controls) always has to be colder than the other.  I think that's a common arrangement.
The other 2 on my shortlist where the Evakool IB70/IB100 and the Giant 80L http://www.aussiebatteries.com.au/camping-caravan/portable-fridges/giant-power-80l-double-door-portable-fridge-freeze
I was put off a bit by potential warranty/support/return issues with the Giant.
The Evakool was fine except the dimensions didn't quite work for me (you get less fridge space for the same external dimensions).


The National Luna was simply too expensive.  Same goes for the Engel - which was also a bit on the heavy side.
Waeco - too small.
Other Evakools didn't have dual controls and/or had the wrong dimensions.

[BaseCamp]

Get a National Luna, if possible...

They are the Rolls Royce of camping fridges.

I have the s/steel 90Ltr twin tub..

The compressor works on the (LHS) freezer side - bringing down the temp to what you have selected, then switches to the (RHS) fridge side - and cools that...

You can run both sides as fridges - or do the freezer/fridge combo...   

They are a much better system than relying on a plastic baffle in the middle of the internal space to deal with the fridge/freezer combo...

The units have low / medium / and upper volt presets that you can select - that the unit will drop out at - once your batteries reach that voltage.   (Good safety features to preserve the batteries).

The 90Ltr unit sucks about 4.5amps/h; but with cycling - may only drain approx 20a/hrs per 24hrs.. +/- ... tba

With 230Ahours of quality batteries in use whilst free camping - after approx 30hrs of running the fridge/freezer combo ... then fridge fridge combo... our volts were at 12.65vlts.. (90%)  ...(On that trip, we were not using the batts for anything else...)..

The interior has several really useful bins, and a LED light.   

We use ours 24/7 at home on 240vt as another fridge...    Plus with such as investment - its kinder to have the thing operating all the time vs. only for a few days on a few camping trips, per year...

[JGM]

Hi All

I've been looking into getting a fridge / freezer combo and found this old thread.

I don't really like the idea of setting the freezer temp, then the fridge side just gets what coldness is left, ( as per the Waeco and Engel).  I have seen some comments that when the freezer side is full, there is not much cold air flow getting to the fridge = warm beer.

All that led me to the Giant fridge /freezer which has 2 separate controls.

http://www.aussiebatteries.com.au/camping-caravan/portable-fridges/giant-power-60l-fibreglass-portable-fridge-freezer

  They look ok on the adds but I haven't actually seen one.

Has anybody tried these?

Cheers
JGM

[duggie]

I have a EvaKool IB100 FRIDGE/FREEZER and so far I am very happy with this fridge, it does have separate fridge/ freezer and each has it's own door.

http://www.evakool.com/100-litre-koolmate-dual-compartment-fridge-freezer

100 Litre EvaKool  Koolmate Dual-Compartment Fridge/Freezer

IB100 FRIDGE/FREEZER

KoolMate dual zone, the family friendly fridge.

KoolMate dual zone fridge/freezers incorporate not only the advanced design of two compartments but also the world renowned Danfoss compressor. It comes in 2 different sizes and is supported with the Evakool no fuss 5 year warranty.


IB100 FRIDGE*FREEZER

KoolMate dual zone, the family friendly fridge.

KoolMate dual zone fridge*freezers incorporate not only the advanced design of two compartments but also the world renowned Danfoss compressor. It comes in 2 different sizes and is supported with the Evakool no fuss 5 year warranty.

The unit uses a dual circuit cooling system; it can be a freezer in both compartments, a fridge in either compartment or a freezer on one side and a fridge in the other compartment...the choice is yours!

WHY CHOOSE KOOLMATE DUAL ZONE FRIDGE FREEZERS?
•2 large sizes
•Fridge and freezer capability in both compartments
•Easy to use digital controls
•12/24 and 240 volt operation (240v adaptor Included)
•Wireless remote control with 15 metre range


CABINET:- POWDER COATED METAL

•Gun metal grey powdercoated metal
•Fully insulated base, lid and walls
•Sturdy Construction
•Smooth walls, hygienic and easy to clean
•Interior LED lights
•Quality Fittings
•Handles can be used as tie down points
•Lockable latches
•Removable baskets
•Insulated protection cover (included)
 
COMPRESSOR:- DANFOSS BD35
•Silent, reliable, efficient operation
•Adjustable Low voltage protection
•Will operate on angles up to 30 degrees
•Self diagnostic fault system
•Easy to use digital controls
•"Push to boost" function for faster cooling
•Automatic reverse polarity protection
 


Weight:
37.00 kg

External Dimensions
865mm x 535mm x 630mm (L x W x H)

Capacity (litres)
100

Warranty terms
5 Years

Construction
Metal

[GBC]

Hi All

I've been looking into getting a fridge / freezer combo and found this old thread.

I don't really like the idea of setting the freezer temp, then the fridge side just gets what coldness is left, ( as per the Waeco and Engel).  I have seen some comments that when the freezer side is full, there is not much cold air flow getting to the fridge = warm beer.

All that led me to the Giant fridge /freezer which has 2 separate controls.

http://www.aussiebatteries.com.au/camping-caravan/portable-fridges/giant-power-60l-fibreglass-portable-fridge-freezer

  They look ok on the adds but I haven't actually seen one.

Has anybody tried these?

Cheers
JGM

It actually works the other way around with an overflow fridge. Empty or full they will do what they are suppose to do, but when full and down to temp they run much more efficiently. Cabinet temp fluctuates mildly. I can assure you the beer is always perfect with the thermostat set on 4 in my evacool rf60.
Unless I had a specific need I dont see why I would change to dual control.

[JGM]

Hi Duggie

Thanks for that, it looks pretty good too.

Decisions, decisions, decisions.......

[KevL]

I am another with a primus mammoth dual zone. 65L for me.
Its been excellent, good on power and well built. Uses the well proven secop (danfoss) bd50 compressor.

[Symon]

I don't really like the idea of setting the freezer temp, then the fridge side just gets what coldness is left, ( as per the Waeco and Engel).  I have seen some comments that when the freezer side is full, there is not much cold air flow getting to the fridge = warm beer.

In my experience that is not what happens.  With my Engel you have to be careful what is touching the metal plate on the fridge side, if the freezer is turned all the way up, anything touching that plate freezes as well, even though it is on the fridge side.