To Transit Bag, or Not to Transit Bag, that is the question.

[Fergie]

I've had a transit bag for my Engel 45 from the get go, concerned about battery draw and such, I figured it was a bit of extra protection.

However, I wonder what the real world experiences have been regarding the use, or lack, of the transit bags. Have your temp changes but more frequent and drastic without the transit bag, and has your battery draw been anymore significant?

Thanks, and other other insight you have on the topic, the better.

G

 

[Life_in_4Lo]

don't have a transit bag. I have a single regular battery and never any drain problem. everything inside always stays cold and fresh even w/ the knob set at around 1.5 -2. anything above it will freeze.

insulation will help the fridge cycle less, that's always a good thing.

If the price of the bag is a concern, you can tape some insulation (like hot water tank insulation) to the sides and lid.

 

[JIMBO]

:arabia: I just made mine, couldn't see $100 bucks for an apron

This one cost $30 bucks and I did some cutting !!

I haven't noticed any diff in my battery condition

:gunt: :shakin: :safari-rig: :safari-rig: JIMBO

 

[Martyn]

The only way to test the hypothesis is by using something like a Doc Wattson Meter on two identical fridges (one in a transit bag), in identical environments, for identical time periods.

Everything else would be anecdotal as there are too many variables.

 

[Fergie]

The only way to test the hypothesis is by using something like a Doc Wattson Meter on two identical fridges (one in a transit bag), in identical environments, for identical time periods.

Everything else would be anecdotal as there are too many variables.

Very true....came to the same conclusion after I thought about it some more.

 

[Martyn]

Very true....came to the same conclusion after I thought about it some more.

It could well be that Engel has already done the test and has the answers. Or it may be a good test for the Overland Journal to conduct.

 

[Fergie]

It could well be that Engel has already done the test and has the answers. Or it may be a good test for the Overland Journal to conduct.

An short OJ would be good for those that are curious.

I have not seen any Quantitative data on the topic, all qualitative. I might just have to call Engel/Norcold/Arb to find out what R value the bags are, and what percentage reduction in heat loss they have found.

 

[JIMBO]

:arabia: My only reason for the TRANSIT bag on mine, is to shield against road debri and reflect the sun while exposed, under transit

I figured the Engle would take care of any temp. variants

:shakin: :wings: :safari-rig: :safari-rig: JIMBO

 

[cruiseroutfit]

:arabia: My only reason for the TRANSIT bag on mine, is to shield against road debri and reflect the sun while exposed, under transit

I figured the Engle would take care of any temp. variants...

Ditto, mine is often in the bed of my Tacoma or the back of my open top FJ40, conditions range from heavy dust to a foot of snow. The transit bag offers a piece of mind for an expensive fridge.