Which fridge?

What do you like/dislike or use/not use
Post Reply

Which fridge?

Engel 40L
11
31%
Nation Luna 40L
13
37%
Other
11
31%
 
Total votes: 35

User avatar
SideKick
LR4WD, Lockers, Crawler Gears
LR4WD, Lockers, Crawler Gears
Posts: 1127
Joined: Wed Jan 12, 2011 12:45 pm
Town: Cape Town
Vehicle: Toyota Hilux '89 2.2 (4Y) EFI D/C 4x4, Mikem Suspension, PowerFlow Exhaust, BroSpeed Branch, 31" M/T, Long Range Fuel Tank, Front Diff-Lock
Real Name: Stephan
Club VHF Licence: X108
Location: Parow

Which fridge?

Post by SideKick »

Hi guys

Can't decide between the Engel 40L and the National Luna 40L.

They are pretty much exactly the same. Both also has the battery protection now. R250 difference . . .

Which do I choose????
Stress: :irate: The confusion created when one's mind overrides the body's desire to choke the living $H!t out of some asshole that desperately deserves it!
Image
Image
User avatar
Johannes van die See
Monster Truck
Monster Truck
Posts: 2194
Joined: Mon Sep 01, 2014 10:04 pm

Re: Which fridge?

Post by Johannes van die See »

Jammer ken hulle nie, ekt 2 Camp Masters en hulle werk kwai genoeg.
http://www.goblacksam.com
Image Link Broken
Langebaan Lagoon & Deep Sea Fishing Charters
User avatar
george
Monster Truck
Monster Truck
Posts: 6565
Joined: Wed May 23, 2007 11:16 am
Town: Velddrif
Vehicle: Triton 3.5l V6
Real Name: George
Club VHF Licence: HC107
Location: Velddrif
Contact:

Re: Which fridge?

Post by george »

I have the Engel and served me well. Both are good fridges,the Engel uses less amps
"The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.-Saint Augustine"
User avatar
ChrisF
Top Web Wheeler
Top Web Wheeler
Posts: 8188
Joined: Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:56 pm
Town: inniedorp
Vehicle: Toy
Real Name: Chris

Re: Which fridge?

Post by ChrisF »

Do yourself a BIG favour - get a fridge/freezer dual compartment unit.

You really need to keep that meat (ICE) frozen, and the drinks cool ....

National Luna 50 liter works GOOD !! :)
OOOOMS
Top Web Wheeler
Top Web Wheeler
Posts: 19468
Joined: Tue Jul 16, 2013 7:09 am

Re: Which fridge?

Post by OOOOMS »

SideKick wrote:Hi guys

Can't decide between the Engel 40L and the National Luna 40L.

They are pretty much exactly the same. Both also has the battery protection now. R250 difference . . .

Which do I choose????
Stephan, what are you going to be using the fridge for ?
How many in your family?
Will you be seriously be overlanding or just using for day / weekend outings?
User avatar
SideKick
LR4WD, Lockers, Crawler Gears
LR4WD, Lockers, Crawler Gears
Posts: 1127
Joined: Wed Jan 12, 2011 12:45 pm
Town: Cape Town
Vehicle: Toyota Hilux '89 2.2 (4Y) EFI D/C 4x4, Mikem Suspension, PowerFlow Exhaust, BroSpeed Branch, 31" M/T, Long Range Fuel Tank, Front Diff-Lock
Real Name: Stephan
Club VHF Licence: X108
Location: Parow

Re: Which fridge?

Post by SideKick »

OOOOMS wrote:
SideKick wrote:Hi guys

Can't decide between the Engel 40L and the National Luna 40L.

They are pretty much exactly the same. Both also has the battery protection now. R250 difference . . .

Which do I choose????
Stephan, what are you going to be using the fridge for ?
How many in your family?
Will you be seriously be overlanding or just using for day / weekend outings?
Hi

Well it's just me and the wife. And it will mostly be used for day outings and weekend camping trips when we have the chance. But we would also like to do some of the long trips once every one or two years if we can manage.

And also yes. The Engel uses a lot less juice to run than the National Luna and that is the biggest difference so far ...
Stress: :irate: The confusion created when one's mind overrides the body's desire to choke the living $H!t out of some asshole that desperately deserves it!
Image
Image
OOOOMS
Top Web Wheeler
Top Web Wheeler
Posts: 19468
Joined: Tue Jul 16, 2013 7:09 am

Re: Which fridge?

Post by OOOOMS »

Hmm....tricky one, both are good, much of a muchness....

toss a coin :thumbup:
User avatar
Johan Kriel
LR 4WD Full Lockers
LR 4WD Full Lockers
Posts: 623
Joined: Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:41 pm
Town: Okahandja
Vehicle: 2.5 SC 4x4
Real Name: Johan kriel
Location: Okahandja

Re: Which fridge?

Post by Johan Kriel »

Talked the someone in the fridge/cold storage business the other day. He reckons all these fridges uses Dunfos compressors, and you don't need to buy the most expensive one's as that companies only ask more then the others. They are not better. He sayed the parts etc are all the same including the Engel, not sure if one can believe it but he seems very confident about that, and it comes from China.
Johan Kriel

Legend 50
OOOOMS
Top Web Wheeler
Top Web Wheeler
Posts: 19468
Joined: Tue Jul 16, 2013 7:09 am

Re: Which fridge?

Post by OOOOMS »

Johan Kriel wrote:Talked the someone in the fridge/cold storage business the other day. He reckons all these fridges uses Dunfos compressors, and you don't need to buy the most expensive one's as that companies only ask more then the others. They are not better. He sayed the parts etc are all the same including the Engel, not sure if one can believe it but he seems very confident about that, and it comes from China.
Johan, Engel is different...that's a fact!

Yes, correct all of 'em run on danfross, but not all have the same insulation, that's where the diffs come's in. It may be small / minimum but that.

NL have the weekender which is the cheaper version NL and they have the same fridge (in size) but it's R2K more....why....? Better insulation and therefore lighter on Amps.
User avatar
Niel
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 7372
Joined: Sun Jul 15, 2007 10:07 pm
Town: Cape Town
Vehicle: 2014, DC, D4D 3.0, 4x4
Real Name: Niel
Location: Bellville
Contact:

Re: Which fridge?

Post by Niel »

Engel run swing motors not Danfoss - parts for Danfoss regularly available where as the swing motor only at 4X4 Mega world
User avatar
Niel
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 7372
Joined: Sun Jul 15, 2007 10:07 pm
Town: Cape Town
Vehicle: 2014, DC, D4D 3.0, 4x4
Real Name: Niel
Location: Bellville
Contact:

Re: Which fridge?

Post by Niel »

http://www.engelaustralia.com.au/cgi-bin/faq.cgi?faq=13" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
OOOOMS
Top Web Wheeler
Top Web Wheeler
Posts: 19468
Joined: Tue Jul 16, 2013 7:09 am

Re: Which fridge?

Post by OOOOMS »

Niel wrote:Engel run swing motors not Danfoss - parts for Danfoss regularly available where as the swing motor only at 4X4 Mega world
Tx Niel.... :thumbup:

Now that would worry me a bit when in ..... :?:
User avatar
Niel
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 7372
Joined: Sun Jul 15, 2007 10:07 pm
Town: Cape Town
Vehicle: 2014, DC, D4D 3.0, 4x4
Real Name: Niel
Location: Bellville
Contact:

Re: Which fridge?

Post by Niel »

Mark, NL, Waeco en Camp Master het almal die selfde model kompressor gehad so 2 jaar terug maar ek is nie seker of hulle die model verander het nie
User avatar
Niel
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 7372
Joined: Sun Jul 15, 2007 10:07 pm
Town: Cape Town
Vehicle: 2014, DC, D4D 3.0, 4x4
Real Name: Niel
Location: Bellville
Contact:

Re: Which fridge?

Post by Niel »

Die groot verskil in my opinie is die insulasie (dikte van die polystarien) wat die vervaardigers gebruik.
OOOOMS
Top Web Wheeler
Top Web Wheeler
Posts: 19468
Joined: Tue Jul 16, 2013 7:09 am

Re: Which fridge?

Post by OOOOMS »

Niel ek worry oor die swinging......nie die danfros nie :lol:
User avatar
Niel
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 7372
Joined: Sun Jul 15, 2007 10:07 pm
Town: Cape Town
Vehicle: 2014, DC, D4D 3.0, 4x4
Real Name: Niel
Location: Bellville
Contact:

Re: Which fridge?

Post by Niel »

OOOOMS wrote:Niel ek worry oor die swinging......nie die danfros nie :lol:
sou dit nie se nie :lol:
OOOOMS
Top Web Wheeler
Top Web Wheeler
Posts: 19468
Joined: Tue Jul 16, 2013 7:09 am

Re: Which fridge?

Post by OOOOMS »

Niel wrote:
OOOOMS wrote:Niel ek worry oor die swinging......nie die danfros nie :lol:
sou dit nie se nie :lol:
..........George.....comments..... :?: :?: :?: :?:
User avatar
legend
High Range 4WD
High Range 4WD
Posts: 65
Joined: Tue May 01, 2012 1:18 pm
Town: Brakpan
Vehicle: Hilux Raider
Real Name: Leon
Club VHF Licence: Lema,

Re: Which fridge?

Post by legend »

SideKick wrote:Hi guys

Can't decide between the Engel 40L and the National Luna 40L.

They are pretty much exactly the same. Both also has the battery protection now. R250 difference . . .

Which do I choose????
Well!!! tough choice but also 2 very professional brands witch is well known.I personally think that they are over priced.
I went for a Waeco 80 L fridge freezer combo...Price:R8000, Light weight plastic double insulated walls, low on juice(amps) and it came with a protective bag included in the price....bargain. :yahoo: The other brands was almost 4 K more and you still had to buy the protective bag extra.I have had the Wayco for 3 years know and no problems :cooldude:
User avatar
Wendell
High Range 4WD
High Range 4WD
Posts: 72
Joined: Wed Nov 10, 2010 5:23 pm
Town: Standerton
Vehicle: Hilux 4.0 V6 4x4, Long range fuel tank, Cooper Discover STT. WROffroad Level-it spacers.
Real Name: Wendell

Re: Which fridge?

Post by Wendell »

I would suggest the Waeco with its Danfoss compressor. I used my waeco on the boat and when placed on the back seat it will also work at an angle.
User avatar
george
Monster Truck
Monster Truck
Posts: 6565
Joined: Wed May 23, 2007 11:16 am
Town: Velddrif
Vehicle: Triton 3.5l V6
Real Name: George
Club VHF Licence: HC107
Location: Velddrif
Contact:

Re: Which fridge?

Post by george »

OOOOMS wrote:
Niel wrote:
OOOOMS wrote:Niel ek worry oor die swinging......nie die danfros nie :lol:
sou dit nie se nie :lol:
..........George.....comments..... :?: :?: :?: :?:
:naah: Ek is glad nie into swinging nie
"The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.-Saint Augustine"
User avatar
Johan Kriel
LR 4WD Full Lockers
LR 4WD Full Lockers
Posts: 623
Joined: Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:41 pm
Town: Okahandja
Vehicle: 2.5 SC 4x4
Real Name: Johan kriel
Location: Okahandja

Re: Which fridge?

Post by Johan Kriel »

Niel wrote:Die groot verskil in my opinie is die insulasie (dikte van die polystarien) wat die vervaardigers gebruik.
Stem, tov van krag verbruik, maar dit kan seker nie so n groot verskil in die prys maak nie. Dikker isolasie moet minder krag gebruik.

Ek het ook gedink die Engel gebruik n ander tipe motor, maar ek het nog nooit die goed oopgemaak om te sien wat daarbinne is nie. Omdat die Engel uit Australie kom (of dalk via Australie van China af :D: ), moet hy duurder wees as die ander soos NL en campmaster wat direk van China af kom grootliks. :twisted:
Johan Kriel

Legend 50
User avatar
SideKick
LR4WD, Lockers, Crawler Gears
LR4WD, Lockers, Crawler Gears
Posts: 1127
Joined: Wed Jan 12, 2011 12:45 pm
Town: Cape Town
Vehicle: Toyota Hilux '89 2.2 (4Y) EFI D/C 4x4, Mikem Suspension, PowerFlow Exhaust, BroSpeed Branch, 31" M/T, Long Range Fuel Tank, Front Diff-Lock
Real Name: Stephan
Club VHF Licence: X108
Location: Parow

Re: Which fridge?

Post by SideKick »

Engel is a Japanese fridge that uses a patented Sawafuji Swing motor. Apparantly super reliable because the whole thing only has 1 moving part . . .
Stress: :irate: The confusion created when one's mind overrides the body's desire to choke the living $H!t out of some asshole that desperately deserves it!
Image
Image
User avatar
george
Monster Truck
Monster Truck
Posts: 6565
Joined: Wed May 23, 2007 11:16 am
Town: Velddrif
Vehicle: Triton 3.5l V6
Real Name: George
Club VHF Licence: HC107
Location: Velddrif
Contact:

Re: Which fridge?

Post by george »

SideKick wrote:Engel is a Japanese fridge that uses a patented Sawafuji Swing motor. Apparantly super reliable because the whole thing only has 1 moving part . . .
Yip :thumbup:
Unfortunately Brian had a different experience :thumbdown:
Racing snake wrote:Our Engel 60 combo has broken down three times. Always on a long trip. What a disaster. Repaired free under warranty.
"The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.-Saint Augustine"
User avatar
Mud Dog
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 29852
Joined: Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:18 am
Town: East London
Vehicle: '90 SFA Hilux DC 4X4, Full OME, 110mm lift. Brospeed branch, 50mm ss freeflow exhaust. 30 x 9.5 Discoverer S/T's on Viper mags. L/R tank. (AWOL) '98 LTD 2.4 SFA, dual battery system. Dobinson suspension, LR tanks, 31" BF mud's.
Real Name: Andy
Club VHF Licence: HC103

Re: Which fridge?

Post by Mud Dog »

That one moving part must have decided to move out altogether :D:
When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.

Image
Image

Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
User avatar
Witblits
Low Range 4WD
Low Range 4WD
Posts: 208
Joined: Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:36 am
Town: Koringberg
Vehicle: Hilux D4-D S/Cab
Real Name: Andre Matthee
Club VHF Licence: X50

Re: Which fridge?

Post by Witblits »

Stephan - Wegry recently did a review on fridges. The National Luna Weekender 52 L dual did not come out well as it is intended for just that - a weekender. I do agree that a dual is handy, but in that size rather go for a more insulated make - like Engel or ARB. The ARBs all have two compartments and are in various sizes. We have the 72 L National Luna dual. Works a charm and we are spoilt with all the space. One does tend to take up all available space though - a normal human condition!
ImageImageImage
User avatar
SideKick
LR4WD, Lockers, Crawler Gears
LR4WD, Lockers, Crawler Gears
Posts: 1127
Joined: Wed Jan 12, 2011 12:45 pm
Town: Cape Town
Vehicle: Toyota Hilux '89 2.2 (4Y) EFI D/C 4x4, Mikem Suspension, PowerFlow Exhaust, BroSpeed Branch, 31" M/T, Long Range Fuel Tank, Front Diff-Lock
Real Name: Stephan
Club VHF Licence: X108
Location: Parow

Re: Which fridge?

Post by SideKick »

Hi

Yes. I read that article. The 50l/54l national luna weekender didn't do so well. But the 40l National Luna is propper. Proper electronics and proper insulation.

On the Engel side, everything looks great, but it doesn't have battery protection. But they bought out now a limited edition 50th Aniversary 40l model that has the battery protection, so that one is propper all round too.

The only difference between the two is the compressor and the Engel which uses less electricity . . .

:think: :think: :think:
Stress: :irate: The confusion created when one's mind overrides the body's desire to choke the living $H!t out of some asshole that desperately deserves it!
Image
Image
User avatar
warthog
LR 4WD Full Lockers
LR 4WD Full Lockers
Posts: 846
Joined: Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:42 am
Town: Barberton
Vehicle: Fortuner 4.0 V6 Auto, LRFT, Dual Batt, OME's, BFG AT's, ARM comp, 800w inv, Roofrack
Real Name: Hennie
Location: Barberton, Mpumalanga

Re: Which fridge?

Post by warthog »

We're leaving for Serengeti on 23 June. :D:

I'm taking one bil's 40l Engel- proved itself plenty times. Will use as fridge in Forest on dual battery.

Bought a 60l Snomaster- 45l+15l combo unit. Fridge + bag cost R 6 400. Will use as freezer in new Gump on seperate battery system.

Verdict due: End July 2012. :cooldude:
Hennie
ImageImage

Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.
Jos 24:15: "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord"
OOOOMS
Top Web Wheeler
Top Web Wheeler
Posts: 19468
Joined: Tue Jul 16, 2013 7:09 am

Re: Which fridge?

Post by OOOOMS »

warthog wrote:We're leaving for Serengeti on 23 June. :D:

I'm taking one bil's 40l Engel- proved itself plenty times. Will use as fridge in Forest on dual battery.

Bought a 60l Snomaster- 45l+15l combo unit. Fridge + bag cost R 6 400. Will use as freezer in new Gump on seperate battery system.

Verdict due: End July 2012. :cooldude:
Offtopic
User avatar
warthog
LR 4WD Full Lockers
LR 4WD Full Lockers
Posts: 846
Joined: Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:42 am
Town: Barberton
Vehicle: Fortuner 4.0 V6 Auto, LRFT, Dual Batt, OME's, BFG AT's, ARM comp, 800w inv, Roofrack
Real Name: Hennie
Location: Barberton, Mpumalanga

Re: Which fridge?

Post by warthog »

Tks Mark. Will do.
Hennie
ImageImage

Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.
Jos 24:15: "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord"
OOOOMS
Top Web Wheeler
Top Web Wheeler
Posts: 19468
Joined: Tue Jul 16, 2013 7:09 am

Re: Which fridge?

Post by OOOOMS »

warthog wrote:Tks Mark. Will do.
Great :thumbup: And I can nagg........ :lol: :lol:
User avatar
oxydog
LR 4WD Full Lockers
LR 4WD Full Lockers
Posts: 676
Joined: Mon Jun 06, 2011 8:46 am
Town: Pretoria
Vehicle: '98 Hilux SFA 2.8D 4X4 D/C, '06 Hilux 4.0 V6 4X4 D/C
Real Name: Jarus
Club VHF Licence: J67
Location: Die Ooste
Contact:

Re: Which fridge?

Post by oxydog »

I've been using a 'Luna 80l for years now, and very happy with it. When it's not keeping food and beverage cool while on holiday, it is running 24/7 as a secondary bar fridge. With regards to the fridge/freezer combo's, I thought they would limit you a bit with size (eg. a whole snoek won't fit in there!). I just put my 80l on -3 C, pack all the frozen meats and ice at the bottom, and the drinks at the top. Meat and ice stay frozen and beers stay cool without freezing.
Bees (Toy)
'98 Hilux 2.8D 4X4 D/Cab

• ARB Bullbar
• Safari Snorkel
• GearMax Rear Locker
• Dragon 29 MHz with 2.6m whip
• Front Runner bakkie slide
• 31" BFG KM2's

Hings (Everyday use and long distance travel)
'06 Hilux 4.0 V6 4X4 D/Cab

• Level-it kit (Front)
• Custom integrated bullbar
• Custom replacement bumper
• Midas driving lights
• Front Runner bakkie slide
• National Luna 80l fridge/freezer
• National Luna Dual Battery System
• LA Sport 70l long range tank
• 2x40W Solar panels with PWM controller
• 31" BFG KM3's
User avatar
andrevt
LR4WD, Lockers, Crawler Gears
LR4WD, Lockers, Crawler Gears
Posts: 1465
Joined: Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:37 pm
Town: sasolburg
Vehicle: raider d4d
Real Name: andre

Re: Which fridge?

Post by andrevt »

little bit off topic i use a 60 litre keelerman for the past 4 years without any problems have a national in the trailer
ImageImageImageImageImageImage


Toyota Hilux 3.0 D4D 4x4
User avatar
yotaman
LR 4WD Full Lockers
LR 4WD Full Lockers
Posts: 566
Joined: Sat Nov 21, 2009 1:50 pm
Town: Hartenbos Western Cape
Vehicle: '99 2.7i Hilux 4x4 S/C
Real Name: Shane

Re: Which fridge?

Post by yotaman »

This is an easy decision. Buy the best there is,Engel.
Spares is a problem because there's no demand. They just dont break!
Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited, imagination encircles the world.

Albert Einstein
User avatar
Polarbear2008
LR4WD, Lockers, Crawler Gears
LR4WD, Lockers, Crawler Gears
Posts: 1270
Joined: Sat Feb 28, 2009 1:43 pm
Town: Cape Town
Vehicle: 01 Hilux Kz-te 4x4 Raider d/c
Real Name: Theunis
Club VHF Licence: X49
Location: Durbanville, Cape Town

Re: Which fridge?

Post by Polarbear2008 »

Stephan

I've done a bit of research on offroad fridges, and have learnt that (and this is confirmed by WEG in a recent test) that the National Luna WEEKENDER range of fridge/freezers, were specifically designed as just that: Weekend type use. So should you plan to use it for a three week trip, you would be better off with one of the non-weekender models. Reason for this, is that the weekender fridges has thinner insulation (meaning its case walls are thinner than say the 74 liter's one). As you know this means that the fridge is less energy efficient than if had a thicker sidewall. I recon one can make up slightly by using a well insulated fridge cover (I wish NL would make their covers like Waeco with the silver inside lining!!)
01 Hilux 3.0L KZ-TE 4x4 Raider d/c
GME Gx300 29meg & Vertex VX2200 VHF radio
Mikem load springs with greasable shackles and polybushes
Monroe Gas Magnum shocks
Kumho Road Venture AT - 30x9.5x15
National Luna Dual battery system
Frontrunner roofrack with s/steel table
Twin rear high lift jack points
Hilux4x4club sticker! ('nuf said!)
Echo3 4x4 offroad trailer with NL 74 Litre Fridge/Freezer
Dual loadbox slides
Wishlist:
Alu canopy
Warn Winch
Unlimited Fuel & Travel Budget!
User avatar
jacques kotze
Monster Truck
Monster Truck
Posts: 3616
Joined: Mon Jan 05, 2009 8:51 am
Town: Nelspruit
Vehicle: 2,8 4x4 Auto Fortuner. 2,8 4x4 Hilux singlecab.
Real Name: Jacques
Contact:

Re: Which fridge?

Post by jacques kotze »

Never had anything else than a Campmaster, to be honest, I wouldn't trade it for anything else, when it comes to price not much can beat a campmaster. Very, very good quality as well. My2cw.
User avatar
oxydog
LR 4WD Full Lockers
LR 4WD Full Lockers
Posts: 676
Joined: Mon Jun 06, 2011 8:46 am
Town: Pretoria
Vehicle: '98 Hilux SFA 2.8D 4X4 D/C, '06 Hilux 4.0 V6 4X4 D/C
Real Name: Jarus
Club VHF Licence: J67
Location: Die Ooste
Contact:

Re: Which fridge?

Post by oxydog »

yotaman wrote:This is an easy decision. Buy the best there is,Engel.
Spares is a problem because there's no demand. They just dont break!
This is an easy decision. Buy the best there is, National Luna. M2c. :D:
Bees (Toy)
'98 Hilux 2.8D 4X4 D/Cab

• ARB Bullbar
• Safari Snorkel
• GearMax Rear Locker
• Dragon 29 MHz with 2.6m whip
• Front Runner bakkie slide
• 31" BFG KM2's

Hings (Everyday use and long distance travel)
'06 Hilux 4.0 V6 4X4 D/Cab

• Level-it kit (Front)
• Custom integrated bullbar
• Custom replacement bumper
• Midas driving lights
• Front Runner bakkie slide
• National Luna 80l fridge/freezer
• National Luna Dual Battery System
• LA Sport 70l long range tank
• 2x40W Solar panels with PWM controller
• 31" BFG KM3's
MORNE
Low Range 4WD
Low Range 4WD
Posts: 165
Joined: Mon May 05, 2008 8:49 am
Town: Durbanville
Vehicle: Isuzu E/cab 3.0 D-tec
Real Name: Morne

Re: Which fridge?

Post by MORNE »

I have a 40lt Engel and can only complain about it. The fridge would not go under 2 degrees so I took it to 4x4 Mega World. Had to redo to whole fridge that cost me R3800. I looked after this Engel like a baby and it only gave me sh$##@. So I would say anything but a Engel , go to Makro and look at their fridges , very well prized.
User avatar
ThysdJ
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 16587
Joined: Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:31 am
Town: Brackenfell
Vehicle: 2010 Hilux D4D 3.0 D/C 4x4
Real Name: Thys
Club VHF Licence: HC102
Location: Brackenfell
Contact:

Re: Which fridge?

Post by ThysdJ »

Stephan
I used a NL 40 l fridge once on a long Namibia trip some time ago. Got back, had endless trouble with defrosting and ended up throwing some meat away.

After that I bought an Engel 40l. The Engel runs much more efficiently, and is better insulated, and after many years of hard use (call it abuse if you want to) it is still running smoothly, and keeps everything lekker cold.

There are others on the market as well, but if I have to choose, I'll take an Engel again every time. But that's just me.. :twisted: :twisted:
Thys de Jager
CEO and Refreshments Manager at Team Offroad.

2010 Hilux 3.0 D4D D/C 4x4 with GOMAD "Brood" Canopy. Tripod.
1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4.0 Sport. The original SFA. AGA... Gooi kole
email: thys@teamoffroad.co.za

Like Team Offroad on Facebook...
User avatar
george
Monster Truck
Monster Truck
Posts: 6565
Joined: Wed May 23, 2007 11:16 am
Town: Velddrif
Vehicle: Triton 3.5l V6
Real Name: George
Club VHF Licence: HC107
Location: Velddrif
Contact:

Re: Which fridge?

Post by george »

MORNE wrote:I have a 40lt Engel and can only complain about it. The fridge would not go under 2 degrees so I took it to 4x4 Mega World. Had to redo to whole fridge that cost me R3800. I looked after this Engel like a baby and it only gave me sh$##@. So I would say anything but a Engel , go to Makro and look at their fridges , very well prized.
Thats bad Morne.What went wrong?
"The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.-Saint Augustine"
OOOOMS
Top Web Wheeler
Top Web Wheeler
Posts: 19468
Joined: Tue Jul 16, 2013 7:09 am

Re: Which fridge?

Post by OOOOMS »

george wrote:
MORNE wrote:I have a 40lt Engel and can only complain about it. The fridge would not go under 2 degrees so I took it to 4x4 Mega World. Had to redo to whole fridge that cost me R3800. I looked after this Engel like a baby and it only gave me sh$##@. So I would say anything but a Engel , go to Makro and look at their fridges , very well prized.
Thats bad Morne.What went wrong?
............it would not go under 2 deg. ........... :mocking: :mocking: :mocking:
User avatar
george
Monster Truck
Monster Truck
Posts: 6565
Joined: Wed May 23, 2007 11:16 am
Town: Velddrif
Vehicle: Triton 3.5l V6
Real Name: George
Club VHF Licence: HC107
Location: Velddrif
Contact:

Re: Which fridge?

Post by george »

Moet jy nie 'n HLJ se kettings loop koop of iets nie.
"The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.-Saint Augustine"
OOOOMS
Top Web Wheeler
Top Web Wheeler
Posts: 19468
Joined: Tue Jul 16, 2013 7:09 am

Re: Which fridge?

Post by OOOOMS »

george wrote:Moet jy nie 'n HLJ se kettings loop koop of iets nie.
Ja dalk...want smaak my jy het niks om te doen nie...... :lol: :mocking: :mocking:
MORNE
Low Range 4WD
Low Range 4WD
Posts: 165
Joined: Mon May 05, 2008 8:49 am
Town: Durbanville
Vehicle: Isuzu E/cab 3.0 D-tec
Real Name: Morne

Re: Which fridge?

Post by MORNE »

Ja jammer George ek spreek my beter uit as ek Afrikaans praat. Die kompressor en al die pype moes vervang word , en op dit moes ek nog 3 maande wag om dit terug te kry. Wat ek wou se is dat die oorspronklike probleem was dat dit nie wou vries nie. Ek het regtig die yskas opgepas , van dag een af was dit in n sak en na 5 jaar het hy nog nie n krappie op nie. Wat ek gehoor het van Engel se kwaliteit en betruobaarheid klink dit vir my dat ek net ongelukkig was ,want ek het altyd gedink die Engel is die Toyota van yskaste.
OOOOMS
Top Web Wheeler
Top Web Wheeler
Posts: 19468
Joined: Tue Jul 16, 2013 7:09 am

Re: Which fridge?

Post by OOOOMS »

MORNE wrote:Ja jammer George ek spreek my beter uit as ek Afrikaans praat. Die kompressor en al die pype moes vervang word , en op dit moes ek nog 3 maande wag om dit terug te kry. Wat ek wou se is dat die oorspronklike probleem was dat dit nie wou vries nie. Ek het regtig die yskas opgepas , van dag een af was dit in n sak en na 5 jaar het hy nog nie n krappie op nie. Wat ek gehoor het van Engel se kwaliteit en betruobaarheid klink dit vir my dat ek net ongelukkig was ,want ek het altyd gedink die Engel is die Toyota van yskaste.
Gaan kyk ma agter in 99% LR's.......dis beslis 'n LR ding..... :lol: :lol: :lol:
Post Reply

Return to “Polls”