Ice-packs in fridge??
Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 09, 2008 at 16:44
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Member - David.M.C
Gday,
I've been given a fridge by a mate to use while we are on the road. It is a Waeco ca-35 litre, 3 way set-up. Apparently it is not very efficient on dc power. It will drain flat in 24hours??. I have a 100 series and i dont want to put 3rd battery in. $$. Can i put ice-packs in fridge or bagged ice to prevent it working so hard. I have no idea about fridges. this is my first. Any clues as to how to run this fridge while in car would be great.
cheers David
Reply By: Stu & "Bob" - Wednesday, Apr 09, 2008 at 17:12
Wednesday, Apr 09, 2008 at 17:12
I have found that the best thing to do is run the fridge for 24 hours on 240 AC prior to the trip. Have everything in the
home fridge getting it as cold as possible, even frozen.
Load the frozen stuff into the bottom of the fridge first, and carry on from there. The last thing to go in the vehicle should be the fridge, and plug it straight in to power.
They are not very efficient at all IMHO, and don't take to travelling very
well, but used in a stationary camping situation, are ok. They work best on gas, but not while on the move.
My .02
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Follow Up By: Member - David.M.C - Wednesday, Apr 09, 2008 at 18:00
Wednesday, Apr 09, 2008 at 18:00
good advice, sounds like you have something similar. thanks
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Follow Up By: Member - barry F (NSW) - Wednesday, Apr 09, 2008 at 18:06
Wednesday, Apr 09, 2008 at 18:06
Yep, that's fair comment, we put ours on AC 24 hours before leaving & then put stuff in out of the kitchen Frig, although we don't freeze the the ordinary items, only those that are meant to be frozen.
I think most people will tell you that DC is only good for keeping stuff cold that is already cold & that it does not have the ability to actually chill from scratch.
We have never stuck some ice in, but guess it would work but seems to defeat the purpose of having a frig. Cheers.
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Reply By: Member - desray (WA) - Wednesday, Apr 09, 2008 at 22:34
Wednesday, Apr 09, 2008 at 22:34
The Waeco ca-35 is a cooler not a fridge, ( This low-priced absorption cooler accepts gas as
well as alternating current from the power socket or direct current from the 12-volt cigarette lighter. The cooling capacity can be regulated up to a maximum level of 25°C below ambient. Owners of campers, caravans and motorhomes will prefer our sturdy Three-Way Absorption Cooler. Compact 35-litre capacity, yet truly mobile, the CA-35 is the ideal size for holiday households.Specifications: Capacity -35 Litres Voltage -gas/12V DC/240 AC Temperature Range -Cooling Capacity up to 25°C below ambient Dimensions ) The cooler should run off the car battery ok while the engine is running . The ice packs will help but if its 40deg outside its going to be around 15 deg in the cooler.
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