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Subject Topic: Camping fridge help
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21/8/2012 at 2:28pm
 Location: Cambridge
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Yes i was talking about a normal table top fridge, i was just worried about how long it takes for the gas to settle.

Thank you for replying

Quote: Originally posted by Kelper on 21/8/2012


Quote: Originally posted by cambcouple on 20/8/2012

 

How long does it take for all the gasses to settle and the fridge cool enough to use ?





Never had to wait at all ... just 'plug and play'
Usually cold within half an hour.
I'm assuming this question was directed at normal compressor fridges?



21/8/2012 at 2:30pm
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What a dilemma,,,,,

Table top or 3 way....

Thanks for replying

 

Quote: Originally posted by Oldfolder on 21/8/2012


Quote: Originally posted by cambcouple on 21/8/2012

 

Cheers Jean

We have a travel cool box thing that runs on 12v and looked at the 3 way fridge but they are twice the price as a table top fridge....

 






I can absolutely recommend this 3-way fridge, which comes in at £130 inc delivery.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cordoba-Leisure-XC42G-3-Way-Camping-Caravan-Van-Tent-Cool-Box-Fridge-Camper-/170888243496?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item27c9bba928#ht_1775wt_1163

An extra 40 quid over the Curry's one - but it's a 3-way fridge that works well on gas.

Despite the picture, the fridge is dark grey with a silver top. It also has a gas temperature indicator (the green band & needle type) , and (most important) works well in very hot weather.

It seems well made (every bit as good as Dometic - probably made by teh same Chinese factory -;) ) and is surprising roomy. It was over 30 degrees at Lincoln steam fair last Sunday, and cans of Coke were nicely chilled within 30 minutes of putting them on top of the evaporator.

I can honestly say that it compares favourably with any caravan/motor-caravan fridge we've used over the years - I was a bit sceptical at first, but I was pleased to be wrong.

No connection with the seller - but it's where we bought ours, and delivery was next day.




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Only fair to add that, if you always have a 240 volt supply available, then the Currys compressor fridge is probably the way to go - a compressor unit will always outperform an absorption fridge.

However, we *very* rarely use a hookup (in fact, most of the sites we use don't even have 'em) so, for us, the ability to run on gas was paramount.

Good hunting ;)



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21/8/2012 at 7:42pm
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We have a coleman 3 way fridge which we inherited from my parents.
It has lasted about 15 years so far. It may not be as "pretty" as it one once but always keeps our food cold.
We run it though the cigarette lighter in the car, gas on site and occasionally use it as an extra fridge at home on electric, all ways work equally well.
Coleman still make the same fridge and I personally would recommend it.
We have the advantage, also, of having a car with 3 individual seats in the back row (c4 grand picasso) the fridge fits perfectly in the middle when folded down allowing us access to it when travelling.
We wouldn't be without it.

hope this helps
Good luck


22/8/2012 at 8:02am
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Thanks for all your comments you have all made it clearer for us and made things clearer.

 

Thanks



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Fridge gasses and settling....I always wait for the fridge to switch itself off ( when it has reached it correct temperature. ie ..end of its cycle). Exacltly the same at home, when defrosting. I have never had a problem with the gass in the pipework settling. I was told this by a refridgeration guy. He also said...never lie a refridgerator down. as that will take a long time to settle itself.



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