greg755 wrote:Steve,
How is that new cooler working out for you?
Looked at the site you showed us, and I am trying to decide between a 43 qt or a 65qt, How much stuff can you put into a 43 qt fridge?
Also what type of 12 volt battery do you recommend? I was going to get a marine/deep cycle but somebody told me "that's not a real deep cycle battery", you need a golf cart battery.
Hm....
How long do you think 2 regular Marine batteries will run that thing (fridge)on a single charge?
Also all the batteries have "Amps" and Cold cranking Amps" Am I correct to assume that I just want to pay attention to AMPS and get the battery with the higher number?
Thanks
Greg
Greg:All good questions ~ but yet to be determined. I am still waiting for the
43qt. to show uP at my door. Holiday shipping has not speed-ed uP
delivery.
I have a deep cycle battery in my trailer, not a golf cart battery. So testing
will be a follow uP posting on this thread down the Teardrop road.
So, Greg ~ I was driven towards buying this box after reading these
reviews.
I liked this review in particular.Great value and well built
Pros:
Door Shuts Securely, Does not drain battery, Space For Tall Items, Quiet, Cools fast, Rugged outer shell
Best Uses:
Long road trip, 4x4 expedition
Describe Yourself:
Avid Cook
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
***
I purchased this unit for a 4x4 trip on the Rubicon trail, where ice is not
available. Most of the others had either the ARB or Engle fridges that cost
$700-$900.My buddies ARB ran his battery down, my Edgestar ran all
week, did not tax my battery, kept food cool and I even turned the
thermostat colder to cool warm beer. Beer was cool in about 20 minutes or
so. All food stayed fresh, the entire trip. Holds a lot more then anticipated.
Extremely quiet..Also the display of temp is better the the ARB or
Engle.Great value and many folks asked about it on the trail.
Options are great to dream about, I guess. Some have solar, generator or
extra batteries to ease their mind and fears of food without proper
temperatures. I have the Honda 2000 so have some security. But will test
the limits most likely of the battery in my trailer. Most times I am camping
3 to 4 days in one spot without a charge is the outside limit of norm, with
gusts uP to 6 days.
Bottom line ~ more data is needed and I will post my experiences here as travel in 2009 unfolds.
(I like the sound of "Travel in 2009 unfolds" as I look forward to meeting uP with people on the road)
About the proper choice of batteries ~ I am not as experienced in this
arena as some here are. Maybe someone else could chime in on what they
use for their fridge, or what experience they want to share about batteries?
Steve