Member Since: 22 Jan 2007
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Fridge / Cool Box
Can anyone tell me where I might be able to buy the fridge/coolbox unit from? (Apart from a LR dealer) And are they easy to fit?
25th Apr 2007 9:06 pm
LT
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I've used the fridge just twice in 13 months. Mainly it is used for storing CD's. Imo, the least useful "extra" that the HSE has, principally because I've only found one water bottle that will fit inside (tiny Evian bottle). I'm sure others will be along to disagree,
Sorry to be so negative, just be certain that you really want one before going to the expense & aggro of fitting one
27th Apr 2007 1:12 pm
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The only thing we have used it for is to keep babies milk cool, I'd echo LT's thoughts!DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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27th Apr 2007 1:29 pm
Alex08
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Stops chocolate melting in the summer! You never know when Mrs Alex08 will need fed chocolate. And canned drinks fit fine. I like mine
I keep energy drinks in mine (red bull or V) as that seems the only way to make them drinkable. Also great for mini mars bars etc type stuff.
I like it... but agree about the water bottle thing.
27th Apr 2007 1:32 pm
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I use mine for bait and it's fantastic, keeps Ragworm and Lugworm fighting fit.
Excellent idea IMO.
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27th Apr 2007 1:41 pm
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Chris200100 fitted a fridge to his previous D3, he might have a source.
27th Apr 2007 4:28 pm
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Thanks Nick, but I am really looking for the proper item. I travel long distances in my car very frequently and a cool box would be really handy. Dont know why my HSE doesnt have it. Apparently the original owner specced it out.
29th Apr 2007 9:12 pm
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I bought a Coleman 6 day cooler on Sunday...I'd heard they were the mutt's and the camping shop chap was telling me that they were selling like hotcakes as they are much better than an electric car fridge ....all you need to do is add ice
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I have a camping gaz 12v one that plugs in the boot if the family are with me or in the passenger footwell. Also holds a bit more than a can of pop and a mars barD4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
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29th Apr 2007 9:25 pm
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I've got on of the camping gaz boxes, and its pretty good. It eats the battery if the engines off though
29th Apr 2007 9:28 pm
JonnieR
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Location: Gloucestershire
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Thanks for all those tips, but I am only interested in the one that fits in the armrest. I am fully aware of its limitations, but the convenience and discretion of location makes it the front runner for me. Any help??
29th Apr 2007 9:53 pm
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The only place you're likely to get one from is a dealer...try Nick at Yeovil LR.. you will get a good discount. One might come up on ebay every now and then. Speak to \ PM Chris200100 he fitted one to his D3 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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