Refrigeration on 2 wheels

[whatcharterboat]

Refrigeration.

At work at the moment we're converting the rear aluminum storage box on a BMW GS 1200 into a well insulated icebox. No big deal I suppose it's common to do. Is it??

Anyway has anyone here ever built in proper refrigeration using a small compressor that only runs when the bikes charging system is operating. I want to suggest it to the customer if it's possible. Has this been done before?? Sorry if it's common knowledge. I haven't had too much to do with setting up Exp bikes. Any advice. Would this be a good idea or just be adding too much weight?

John.

 

[jesusgatos]

Eeesh. I'm sure you could do it, but...

At the point where you're packing a frdige, I'd think you're more of a packmule than a motorcycle rider. Less is more.

 

[whatcharterboat]

Hey, Thanks for the comment. Taken on board. We finished the icebox conversion of the standard BMW 1200 GS rear aluminium box. Looks pretty good but if we had to fit a small compressor etc. I suppose we'd be talking another 8kgs or more. This one is 11 kgs (26lbs). Maybe it would be too much weight.

If guys were doing a long Cape York trip here, I thought it would be a great idea. Sure, just a weekend away and the icebox will be fine.

 

[jsmoriss]

Anyway has anyone here ever built in proper refrigeration using a small compressor that only runs when the bikes charging system is operating.

You might want to look at a Peltier device -- a thermoelectric plate that could probably keep a small well insulated area cool. You could also combine that with a BIC from HellRoaring for an auto/on/off control.

js.

 

[Superu]

Interesting idea.

One thing to remember is what your total weight will end up being, not just the unit empty.

8 - 10 kg's is a fair amount of weight back there, but add another 5 - 6 of provisions and it may be more than you bargained for.

Why can't they just start selling the self-refrigerating beer can to solve this problem? :beer:

Keep us posted on how it turns out. Pics would be nice.

 

[Sleeping Dog]

Weight

If you're putting a refridge where the topcase goes, be aware that BMW's recommended max weight for the TC and contents is 11Kg, 22Kg in each pannier.

 

[johnnywad]

Fridge on 2 wheels

I ride a 1200GSA too.....I was thinking more of a mounting a recliner somewhere to take along, you know..... so I could relax each day after the long trip down.
:wings: