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Consul fridge?

Santiago - 3-10-2015 at 05:56 AM

I have an opportunity to get a used Consul fridge/freezer. I can not haul it to Baja standing up; which is the best way to stow it in the back of my pickup: side I assume? 1000 miles one-way.

Is there anything I need to be aware of with older units? This one has been in storage "for years".
Thanks
by the way, I will declare it, any issues there?

[Edited on 3-10-2015 by Santiago]

Robertofox - 3-10-2015 at 07:06 AM

When you get to your destination, set the frig in position and let it sit a day before you fire it up. That should help the liquid in the coils settle back down. You also may need to tap on the coils to also help settle the liquid..........more coffee please!!!

maspacifico - 3-10-2015 at 09:19 AM

I'd write to these guys. They will know for sure. Electric fridges have a certain side you want to lay them on. Gas I'm not sure..

www.wahoorv.com

Pompano - 3-10-2015 at 01:36 PM

Burp It.



[Edited on 3-10-2015 by Pompano]

larryC - 3-10-2015 at 02:24 PM

Jim
Hopefully you are getting it cheap, if not then you need to see it work before you pay for it. Years ago I bought 2 working servels, loaded them upright on a trailer and took them to Bahia, , one for me and one for Abraham. when I got to Bahia and we set them up, Abrahams worked for about 6 months and mine never worked. I tried burping it, turning it upside down, loading it into the back of my truck and giving it a ride to town, etc. Abraham would come over and listen to the tubes with his stethoscope, and then we would pound on the coils with a hammer. No luck. That's when I decided to stop throwing good money after bad and I switched to electric refers. End of problems.
Good luck with yours.
Larry

Santiago - 3-10-2015 at 03:01 PM

Quote: Originally posted by larryC  
Jim
Hopefully you are getting it cheap, if not then you need to see it work before you pay for it. Years ago I bought 2 working servels, loaded them upright on a trailer and took them to Bahia, , one for me and one for Abraham. when I got to Bahia and we set them up, Abrahams worked for about 6 months and mine never worked. I tried burping it, turning it upside down, loading it into the back of my truck and giving it a ride to town, etc. Abraham would come over and listen to the tubes with his stethoscope, and then we would pound on the coils with a hammer. No luck. That's when I decided to stop throwing good money after bad and I switched to electric refers. End of problems.
Good luck with yours.
Larry


Yes it's cheap I get to set it up for a few days before changing hands. I would hate to pick up a cooling unit and then have it not work....heh.

monoloco - 3-10-2015 at 04:13 PM

The Consuls seem to only have about a 10-15 year lifespan, but we have a Servel from the late 30's that's still working great.

bledito - 3-11-2015 at 04:15 PM

www.cpsc.gov/.../CPSC-Warns-That-Old-Servel-Gas-Refrigerator...

bledito - 3-11-2015 at 04:19 PM

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/1998/CPSC-Warns-That-Old-Serv...

monoloco - 3-11-2015 at 05:01 PM

Quote: Originally posted by bledito  
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/1998/CPSC-Warns-That-Old-Serv...
Just make sure to use it in a well ventilated space.