shiplee123
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Im setting up my van as more as a day van than a camper. Gonna fit a small 12 v fridge. Any sugestions ?
Araon said:As above for a day van get a good (or a couple) cool box, the igloos will come in all sizes last for 5 days if properly used and can double as outside seats.
gonzomillstrood said:Whats the chances of me taking out my cool box in my LHD westy and putting a 3 way fridge in there? or is it a little more complicated than that?
BARKING MARK said:aogrady im loving your set up. What and where did you get the hob from? It looks a perfect fit in place of the sink. I have a 71 tin top and im looking at fitting a 3 way fridge using the sink roof vent as an exhaust vent and the hole in the floor that was for the waste pipe as an intake.What do you think?
gonzomillstrood said:Wow. Cheers Alistair. That pretty much answers my question. Couldnt get to that link you left but im gonna google that fridge and see what I can come up with. So Im assuming that if you go for a solar set up you will stick it on the roof rack (assuming yours is a pop top)?
Did it take much modifying to get it in?
lard said:Hi,
3 main types of 12v fridges I found when looking:
Peltier - cheapest and most common type, they are not fridges, only coolers and work using a constant 12v fan blowing air and relying on the peltier effect to cool, they are fine when you are going along but will drain a battery in no time when left on so not suitable for leisure battery unless hooked up - you will also struggle to find a decent one that can be fitted (and as above - I wouldn't bother fitting them)
Absorbtion - also known as "3 way" fridges - they rely on heat to work and do this via 12v, 240v or gas - the old electrolux type fridges you see are 3 way absorbtion ones and are great, but do need venting (you can also get standalone ones from go-outdoors e.t.c.)
Compressor - these are very efficient 12v fridges and work very well, and can also freeze ice e.t.c. - but on the downside are expensive compared to 3 way/peltier - my brother has a waco one and rates it highly and if I had the cash I'd get one!
I personally have a 3 way fridge, not built in but standalone and gets thrown in the back when we need it - getting a standalone is good as when camping it goes in the awning running on gas (a large campinggaz bottle lasts a week), goes on 12v when running and 240v on hookup - also gets put on for extra home capacity (christmas!)
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BARKING MARK said:Alistair
Thanks for all the info it will help me no end when i fit my fridge and hob. Although i have a Tin Top Westy i may still fit a solar panel to top up the battery,i will fit it at one end of my full length roof rack.
Thanks again.
Mark