wanderer-rrorc
Explorer
Im pretty sure it might void my warranty...but I didnt wanna have to re-design the entire interior to make it work..
Cheap Fridge <$400 shipped
- Thread starter teotwaki
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Im pretty sure it might void my warranty...but I didnt wanna have to re-design the entire interior to make it work..
gwhipp
Observer
I think this is the same fridge with a different brand name.
Also, it is currently cheaper and an ExPo sponsor.
http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1048
Also, it is currently cheaper and an ExPo sponsor.
http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1048
teotwaki
Excelsior!
IIRC, Sierra Expeditions is buying them from the actual OEM and all other names are rebranding.
memcruiser
Observer
I just bought this fridge and it lasted ONE day on unpaved roads.
Returning it as soon as I get out of woods. All roads were FS roads,
there was no rock climbing or anything crazy. If you can afford the
other fridges don't waste your time. I am really bumbed I got to repack
and ship it back.
Returning it as soon as I get out of woods. All roads were FS roads,
there was no rock climbing or anything crazy. If you can afford the
other fridges don't waste your time. I am really bumbed I got to repack
and ship it back.
RHINO
Expedition Leader
huh
memcruiser
Observer
I am currently in and out of the woods so I am out of touch and have not called customer support. It worked fine for a whole week at the house driving on paved roads around town. Did not drain battery etc. Ok so now I head out on five day trip in the arkansas ozarks traveling on FS roads. On day two noticed power off. I go check connections and lights come on and compressor also. All is good. A few minutes later compressor is off and temp is 51 when asking for 38. Stays like that for awhile and compressor wont stay on.
Now I am pissed since no beer and losing food and deep in woods. We head for nearest town and a cooler and ice. Since were late we can not find campsite they are all full so head to cabin. It would not work on cabin power and started smelling electrics burning so turned it off. Now its holding dirty clothes. Cant trust it so its going back!
Now I am pissed since no beer and losing food and deep in woods. We head for nearest town and a cooler and ice. Since were late we can not find campsite they are all full so head to cabin. It would not work on cabin power and started smelling electrics burning so turned it off. Now its holding dirty clothes. Cant trust it so its going back!
wanderer-rrorc
Explorer
mines still working great!!
but alas....I DID break the 12vt plug-end...they make it out of some BRITTLE plastic..(reached in to get a trailer strap and just barely put downpressure on it with my foot)....but I stuffd the plug in and it was nice all weekend of haulin stuff on trailers to have COLD soda and water...Im SURE I probably sold about 5 of these to guys helpin me out!!
but alas....I DID break the 12vt plug-end...they make it out of some BRITTLE plastic..(reached in to get a trailer strap and just barely put downpressure on it with my foot)....but I stuffd the plug in and it was nice all weekend of haulin stuff on trailers to have COLD soda and water...Im SURE I probably sold about 5 of these to guys helpin me out!!
Mines been running for over a month, both in the garage and in the back of the Jeep. Been on some back trails way off camber and bounced around some and even the stock plug is still working great.
By the way at the end of the day everyone wanted "drinks" out of my fridge:victory:
By the way at the end of the day everyone wanted "drinks" out of my fridge:victory:
Eventhough
Explorer
My only trouble has been with the stock DC plug. It would not stay connected in the back of my FJC, so I bought a post-style DC plug from Radio Shack and it won't stay in either. I'm going to try another as soon as I can get by Radio Shack. I think the problem is mostly with my FJC though and not the fridge's plug.
memcruiser
Observer
wish mine was as good as all of yours. I am finally back from trip and will call company tomorrow. I hate to lay down the dollars for an arb or engel but I can not have this thing crapping out on me on the second day of a five day off road trip.
