Which 12v fridge

[Philip Davies]

I have seen several threads discussing the merits of 12v and 240v.

 

Having decided to go the more expensive 12v route, which make/models are best or should be avoided.

 

I am thinking of a Shoreline RR57W which at 128 litres (inc 16 litre ice box) is quite large for an under worktop installation.

 

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

[Curly]

Philip,

Ours is a Lec. Its 9 yrs old and works fine. I recently had cause to replace the internal light switch which Lec supplied in 3 days.

 

Lec web siteLec fridges

[Gary Peacock]

Both use exactly same fridges.

[Golden Duck]

We are using a large Shoreline 12V fridge with separate freezer section and it works fine. We suggest you check the DC consumption on the larger ones as it can be quite high. If you have no AC shore power to charge your batteries and don't run the engine very often, you might find it a big drain on your supply.

[DHutch]

We have a old (15 years-ish) Engel, On the 24v supply it draws about 2amps. In low-voltage mode its not quite as powererfull.

- We have a small stack of ice packs (for coolboxes) in the freezer compartment and what we then do is run it all day (its often runs non-stop without ever cutting out) and then switch it off over night. This works quite well as the alternator can keep up with the 2amp draw, and then at night you dont want the noise anyway.

 

 

Daniel

[joshj1981]

Ive got a Systemtec tx2 12v double-combi unit fridge. It does the job nicely.

[Richard Bustens]

Coolmatic make good fridges 12/24v and they have a absorber in them that charges up when the engine/shoreline is connected and lets back the charge when the fridge is on 12/24v this means that it does not run so long as normal, expensive though £6-700.

[DHutch]

...they have a absorber in them that charges up when the engine/shoreline is connected and lets back the charge when the fridge is on 12/24v...

Sounds very much like our IcePack in the ice box idea, which does work very well.

 

Daniel

[charles123]

Phillip, I believe all the modern ones have the lastest type compressor which uses less battery power than they used to a few years back. The problem common to all the boat fridges is the expense to buy them compared to domestic fridges, nothing much you can do about this. The only other thing to consider is the look. Most have a white door, there are a couple with a stainless steel door (Lec) or silver finish, they cost more but if thats the look you want its worth considering

Charles

[Billypownall]

Phillip, I believe all the modern ones have the lastest type compressor which uses less battery power than they used to a few years back. The problem common to all the boat fridges is the expense to buy them compared to domestic fridges, nothing much you can do about this. The only other thing to consider is the look. Most have a white door, there are a couple with a stainless steel door (Lec) or silver finish, they cost more but if thats the look you want  its worth considering

Charles

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Talking of 12 Volt fridges,where can I get a 12 volt 15 watt screw fitting bulb for ours?

[Richard Bustens]

Hi Billy

I always find these people good but i dont know if they will sell you just one

 

http://www.gbbulbs.co.uk/acatalog/Golfball.html

[Billypownall]

Hi Billy

I always find these people good but i dont know if they will sell you just one

 

http://www.gbbulbs.co.uk/acatalog/Golfball.html

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Thanks Richard but drew a blank. Useful website though. Billy

[Richard Bustens]

dont rely on the web site ring them they always find my 24v studd in dioptrics and all other fittings