10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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well obviously I bought a slab of San Miguel to test it with  
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BJD
Member Since: 25 Mar 2007
Location: Market Rasen
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I have an Engel MT45 on a slide and lock in the boot of my 5 seat, held down with wing nuts and shimmed with repair washers, works very good and is easily removable if I need to get into my boot locker, I must say the Engel is top-notch! D4 TDV6 GS 3.0, Silver, Auto,
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| 28th May 2007 7:59 pm |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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Seems OK, 8.3 amps is quite a lot of current and 12v though I think  ISTR the Engel is something like 2 amps.
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| 31st May 2007 10:38 am |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
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Yes, up to 2.5A
Haven't really got the money to 'go bigger/better' at the moment, but don't want to waste money either.  Disco 5 HSE Lux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peyiqaJrmMU
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| 31st May 2007 10:43 am |
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bkehoe
Member Since: 25 Feb 2006
Location: Wexford
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That current draw is normal for that type of fridge, as they use a thermoelectric cooler which likes it's power. Same style as the LR coolerbox in under the armrest uses, and probably a similar power consumption. You can have up to 15A running off the built in accessory socket without any problems - just don't expect your battery to last as long if you've not got the engine running! IE - 05 D3 TDV6 HSE - Zambezi Silver
SA - 07 VW Golf TDI - White - Sold!
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| 31st May 2007 10:44 am |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
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Sooooo, I'm after one I can leave in the car for 8 hours. Even if I had a second battery, would it last that sort of time? Disco 5 HSE Lux
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| 31st May 2007 10:48 am |
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bkehoe
Member Since: 25 Feb 2006
Location: Wexford
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Depends on the capacity of the battery.
If say you've got a 75AH battery, in theory it can supply 8.3 amps for 9 hours. You would need to make sure that the fridge you're getting wouldn't shut off at too high a voltage. Some of them will turn themselves off at the first sign that the battery is starting to become discharged - the idea being that there's still more than enough power left to start the engine, but this is irrelevent if you've got an isolated second battery.
Also, these things are cool boxes, if the power is cut for a few hours, things are supposed to stay cool. I've got a cheap Halfords one which I've used when I haven't had space in the LR coolerbox and things in it were still nice and cool after being off overnight for around 6 hours. IE - 05 D3 TDV6 HSE - Zambezi Silver
SA - 07 VW Golf TDI - White - Sold!
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| 31st May 2007 10:55 am |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
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Cheers Brendan. Trouble is, I have (just) got the money to stretch to the Engel fridge if I don't get buy other stuff....... I can see the advantages of it too.
Oh well, off to the treasurer  Disco 5 HSE Lux
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| 31st May 2007 11:03 am |
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christyler
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: Cork, Ireland
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hi stu,
my advice for what its worth, take the bull by the horns and buy the engle. You wont be sorry. CLUB "Ah Shor it'll be grand"
First D3 in the World with a Hydraulic Winch.
2006 Disco 3 TDV6 S Auto,
Diff Locks, Turbochipped, Raised Air Intake, 220volts Onboard, Onboard Compressor, Large Bore Exahust, Underbody Protection, One or two Other Mods as well.
Other toys include, Argo Avenger 8x8, Tatra 6x6 Motorhome (Being Built)
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| 31st May 2007 7:45 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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So, the Engel seems to be the best, by popular demand.
Just one problem, my budget has now been exceed by about 100% 
Oh Well.... Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 31st May 2007 7:55 pm |
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Mossy
Member Since: 01 Jul 2005
Location: Hollyoaks, UK
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DiscoStu wrote:...............I have (just) got the money to stretch to the Engel fridge if I don't get buy other stuff.......
Stu,
A fridge for beer or "other stuff?"
The answer should be obvious?
 D3 HSE V8...
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| 31st May 2007 8:21 pm |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
Posts: 11412
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Thanks Chris
My budget will be over by 200%
Waeco do compressor fridge/freezers too - in fact you get an extra 10L of space for the same money with a Waeco over the Engel. Disco 5 HSE Lux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peyiqaJrmMU
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| 1st Jun 2007 7:57 am |
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