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can anyone reccomend a new 12 v - 240 v fridge that wont take up too much space ?.also not too expensive.tried the electric coolers and don't rate them. would consider a gas one, but don't know much about them.               thanks steve + mandy

As above, but don't bother with the 12v option, just have 240v and gas.It is a misconception that you can run the fridge from your battery when on site. 

The only time 12v is useful is to have the fridge on whilst being towed and powered from your car alternator.  Even then, when running on 12v, the fridge will not be very powerful.  However, in this configuration the power consumption puts an unnecessary strain on your cars electrical system, for little cooling in return. 

My solution is to cool the fridge overnight on 240v via the ehu connected to my house and put in some of the blue frozen gell filled things.  This will keep your fridge cool for many hours. When on site, plug into ehu and use 240v.  Or if no ehu, then switch to gas.

John Jory

Steve, Mandy

I have raesonable size 2way fridge that runs on 12v or 240 ehu. I got it from woolies on offer for about £25. Not only does it keep things cool but you can switch it to keep things warm as well.

When travelling I use those blue freezer packs to keep things cool. If i remember right I think it holds about 16 coke cans so, for me, it holds enough for a few days supplies, marg, milk bacon and sos etc.

hope this helps

regards

griv

Hi I bought a combicool 18 months ago and would not be without it, yes its a bit on the large side but loads of room for food and drink,

regards

Mark