[henboy1]

My fridge seem to go out because of the common ride and vibration that the road casues.Can someone recommend a fridge that will last and that I wouldn't have to do mail order?Please don't send me to that $400 fridge that someone posted a couple of months ago.I cannot see my self spending 400 for a portable fridge that is only about 27 inches height.
I would like one with a small freezer compartment to keep all my frozen stews and sauces.
I don't think these truckstop fridges have those compartments.

Thanks!

[allan5oh]

That $400 fridge is actually a good deal. It's made for the road, and uses a 12VDC compressor, not an inverter like other setups. A lot less power consumption. If you keep buying those other fridges you'll be changing them every few years.

You also have to consider factory fridges are usually in the $1000 range.

[GMAN]

You might check with some of the RV dealers. They should have something that will work for you. Perhaps they are willing to make you a deal with the economy being down.

[TomB985]

Don't post over here much, but...

Just bought a wal-mart special for $80.00. It's a 1.7 cubic foot refrigerator, with a freezer compartment. Met someone a few days after I bought it, with the exact same one I have. He has had it for over 2 years, with no problems.

I figure, even if I replace it every 2 years...you sure can buy a lot of them for the price of ONE $400 unit!

[Rev.Vassago]

Originally Posted by TomB985

Don't post over here much, but...

Just bought a wal-mart special for $80.00. It's a 1.7 cubic foot refrigerator, with a freezer compartment. Met someone a few days after I bought it, with the exact same one I have. He has had it for over 2 years, with no problems.

I figure, even if I replace it every 2 years...you sure can buy a lot of them for the price of ONE $400 unit!

Those Wal Mart refrigerators are 110V, are they not? I believe the OP is talking about a 12V fridge.

I have one of those $80 Wal Mart fridges sitting in my basement. I had it in a Century Class at one time.

[TomB985]

They are, and need at least a 600W inverter to power one. I guess I assumed he had one...

Still beats $400, IMHO....

[allan5oh]

The problem is those fridges use a lot more power, and aren't road worthy compared to the true 12V fridges.

Most 12V fridges aren't true 12v fridges either, they have an inverter and a compressor that runs off AC power.

truckfridge.com are true 12v DC compressor fridges. They only draw 2 amps.

[henboy1]

Originally Posted by allan5oh

The problem is those fridges use a lot more power, and aren't road worthy compared to the true 12V fridges.

Most 12V fridges aren't true 12v fridges either, they have an inverter and a compressor that runs off AC power.

truckfridge.com are true 12v DC compressor fridges. They only draw 2 amps.

Are you guys saying that you had the same walmart fridge I had and you have had it for 2yrs?All the fridges have been AC and plugged into a 1000w inverter with 1500 watt peak.I am beginning to think either the inverter killed all 4 fridges or the 110 V is not good for a truck.the problems is that the 12V ones have no small compartment for the freezer.
1.Haier(walmart)
2.Kenwood
3.Frigidair
I forgot the last one I had.
Maybe I need to think about a 12v fridge

[TomB985]

$400/$80 = 5 a/c 'fridges can be bought for the price of ONE 12V unit. Without a freezer.

So, if each lasts 2 years...you could go 10 years, without spending what you would pay for a 12v one. How long do the 12V ones last?

[allan5oh]

My 12v fridge has a freezer.

You also have to look at power consumption, the 120v fridges will use a lot more power because they have AC compressors. Most (not all) 12V fridges have DC compressors.