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Subject Topic: Mini freezer for tent camping? Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonJimmijemz
09/6/2016 at 5:35pm
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Hi, we take a mini fridge/cool box thing camping with us but would love to be able to keep things like ice lollie/creams too as with 3 kids buying them all individually soon adds up (supermarket multipacks are so much cheaper).
Do you know of any small freezers which can be taken camping please? I've just had a quick look but they seem to be costing in the ££hundreds!
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PersonFrancais
09/6/2016 at 6:16pm
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Yep they do, probably the most affordable unit around at the moment is the Mobicool FR35 at around £270!

We have a Mobicool C40 (not B40) that works fine as a Freezer, but is 240v AC only, although cheaper we paid £139 back in 2013.

If you wan't to go really cheap, then a domestic table top or under counter freezer could be the answer, £70 is about normal, although most are 50lt or more and of course are quite large.

Another option could be a used Waeco CF18 etc, uber small and probably ideal for your Freezer needs, you may get lucky with an eBay find.


PersonJimmijemz
09/6/2016 at 6:22pm
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Thanks! Although the 1st sounds fab it's more than I want to be paying really, the tabletop version would be too big (plus wouldn't fit in the car with our packing-there are 5 of us!). I'll take a look at the latter, thanks. Even just something a similar size of those little Coca Cola style drinks/mini fridges would be ideal- just in a freezer version 😀

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PersonFrancais
09/6/2016 at 6:36pm
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Yep, even the icle Waeco CF11 is around £250 but how cute is a 10.5lt Freezer to have in your car, it would probably fit on the front central armrest in the VW Golf I drive.


PersonAldi Fan
09/6/2016 at 7:33pm
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We use a domestic table top fridge which runs silently....We have a Skoda Roomster and manage to fit everything in there using every inch of the vehicle...On occasions we have had to remove the rear seats but very rarely. You can pick up such a fridge for a few quid on the well known internet auction site.

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PersonOld Smokey
09/6/2016 at 8:35pm
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We have 3 kids so I can identify with the price issue. A freezer in a tent though? Maybe it's time for a caravan! ☺

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PersonTynxuk
09/6/2016 at 8:35pm
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We had a table top freezer for camping but managed to get a waeco coolfun CK40 second hand which is about the same size but I'm more comfortable using it as it is designed for camping.

We too are a family of 5 but we have a 7 seater and trailer for all our gear.


PersonJimmijemz
09/6/2016 at 8:37pm
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Haha we did debate it but love being under canvas 😀 (Plus can't afford the upkeep of a caravan- insurance etc, & don't fancy towing one)

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PersonJimmijemz
09/6/2016 at 8:39pm
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Removing seats isn't an option for us!

We've been going away in my husbands 4x4 with high sided trailer & roofbox 😂 Will go in my car next time, they're about the same size though 😬😀

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PersonANGEDAWS
11/6/2016 at 3:40pm
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We have a folding camper and it has a built in fridge with a tiny tiny freezer. I can see how handy a little freezer would be especially if you are doing your own catering. I want a Weaco Coolfun!


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11/6/2016 at 6:03pm
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Some sites that have an iceblock freezing freezer might work for you.

I have seen people storing pizza, burgers etc. in thr freezer for iceblock use only. I would have used the freezer for keeping icelollies or ice creams frozen for an hour or so. I'd probably find some other children to finish the rest of the pack.

I have asked the campsite owner in their reception/shop, which sold individual lollies, to store a box of ice creams for an hour or so until dinner time. She was fine (yes , I was suprised but then I did ask!)

Are these 2 options any good for you?


PersonJimmijemz
11/6/2016 at 7:00pm
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Thankyou kindly for these!
The first probably isn't, would love an ice cream on our none car days when we go to France- lovely site but a drive to anywhere.
The second - when we camp in he Midlands the site is very basic- no shop or anything just 50p per use showers barely anything else!
Thanks though very thoughtful!

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PersonSeasonedtravellers
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Like you I've been trying for a while to get a tabletop/camping freezer. There are some 2ndhand ones on Gumtee and Ebay but its a lottery postcode. Seen nothing hear where I live. Cheapest Tabletop I can find is Argos - was £64 a couple of weeks ago - more than I wanted to pay and I missed the boat by hesitating as they are now £79.99. So check Ebay you have to look careful for the exact location but it is there and Gumtree - you may be lucky and find one in your area



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