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Quote: Originally posted by Francais on 11/2/2012

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Did I read the spec, correctly, that it only works as a cooler when on 12v, for proper fridge /freezer use it has to run of mains only?.

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I thought so, can't see the point, surley you are better of with a Fridge that will run of 12/24v and or mains 240v ac.

Even if you have to use a mains to 12/24v adapter.

Not sure what Waeco were thinking of when the came up with the Mobicool.

We have a Waeco CF25, it's a pukka 12/24 Compressor Fridge/Freezer and works a treat, and is fine when EHU, is available using the Waeco mains 240v ac to 24v adapter.

I am a bit of a fridge novice, but was about to invest in a Mobicool B40.  Am I missing something re the spec?  So it works as a cooler when in the car, and then when at the campsite on ehu acts as a compressor fridge able to go down to minus 15 degrees regardless of ambient temp.

That would suit me, so what is the issue with the spec, am I missing something and does anyone else have any suggestions?

What if you have no access to EHU, then the B40 will only work of 12v as a cooler, or what if the EHU goes down.

With the Waeco CF range, you can run of EHU, and if the EHU, goes down, the the Waeco will switch to 12/24v if hooked upto a battery.

For me the B40 is a compramise to far, despite the cost saving over a Waeco CF model.

We find that having the Waeco CF, in the car, for along the 900 mile journey, is real handy, for having stuff properly refrigerated.

Especialy when it comes to our lunch break on one of the Autoroute Aires, were we stop for a leisurly 1 hour+ break or so.

I to am looking at this fridge and looking at the cost outlay B40 = £200 mini generator hire & fuel = £50 saving me £300 off a CF45 no brainer :)