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wanted!!!!!! Fridge Freeze or similar

capt. mike - 8-27-2010 at 05:02 AM

portable freezer that can work off 12 v or 110 v.

will pay top buck for new or used in working condition. cosmetics don't mean squat - i.e. if it has camping rash i don't give a crap as long as it WORX!!!!!!!!!!!
naturally i'll pay shipping.
thx.

Bob and Susan - 8-27-2010 at 05:07 AM

i just got a new apt fridg at walmart for $58

there MUST be a walmart around you:biggrin::biggrin:

capt. mike - 8-27-2010 at 06:25 AM

not big enuff Bob.
i have 2 of those type already - i need a large ice compartment. not just for little ice trays, i need to store 8-10 lb bag.

Desertbull - 8-27-2010 at 07:58 AM

The ARB is not even in the same league as a FridgeFreeze...Mike, as you know the FF is built to mil-specs. Both of my FF have been abused ridiculously for 10 years and still running strong. The ARB does not use the same style compressor that the FF uses...plus FF customer service is second to none.

The FF owner is Jay Black, he races ATV's in the Baja 500 and Mil and he one of those guys that races that Catalina ski race at 90 miles per hour on a ski...

FF is located in San Diego right off the 5 near the 8.

Call Jay at the shop and give him the Baja discount code "desertbull"

Happy FF owners include Wild Bill, Paulina and PJC to name a few...

The ARB is okay if it's not exposed to the elements or mounted outside, inside a motorhome or belly boxes it survives but not like we use em in Baja on remote dirt roads. Like strapping it down in the back of the bed and hauling azz WB style.

Call Jay he'll hook you up!

David K - 8-27-2010 at 08:01 AM

Good info Tim!

Pompano - 8-27-2010 at 08:15 AM

There are good models out there today, but it's pretty hard to beat an Engel portable freezer/cooler. I had one of these back in the late 60's. A cousin still runs it on his Alaska boat to this day. Outperforms any I have ever seen since and indestructable.

The newest models run on 12 volt, 24 volt and 240 volt operation (built into the unit) as well as an automatic AC/DC changeover. You can run from a AC generator or from a solar panel.


For rough travel both on land and at sea, you can operate at up to a 30° angle....which is rare for any fridge or freezer.

David K - 8-27-2010 at 09:33 AM

How about on propane? 4Baja had one that could run on all three: propane, 12v, 110v.

Pompano - 8-27-2010 at 09:34 AM

David..there are propane adaptors for almost all makes and models.

capt. mike - 8-27-2010 at 11:22 AM

i hoped Desert Bull would check in.
i have seen his in action baja mil 2003 in SQ pitting for DB Racing.
no one is harder on his "stuff" than the guys with more race proven baja miles than most anyone i know like Da Bull and Wild Bill W.!

i'll just get a new one FF and be done.

Tim when/if you are doing any off road stuff this fall and winter in the vicinity of the CA desert west of Havasu, Needles or Laughlin/bullhead give me a shout i am at the Nautical Resort on assignment thru march next year.
the party is on.
national jet ski championships in oct. also a big car show with a national draw.
thx for the input, man!

monoloco - 8-27-2010 at 05:30 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Pompano
There are good models out there today, but it's pretty hard to beat an Engel portable freezer/cooler. I had one of these back in the late 60's. A cousin still runs it on his Alaska boat to this day. Outperforms any I have ever seen since and indestructable.

The newest models run on 12 volt, 24 volt and 240 volt operation (built into the unit) as well as an automatic AC/DC changeover. You can run from a AC generator or from a solar panel.


For rough travel both on land and at sea, you can operate at up to a 30° angle....which is rare for any fridge or freezer.
We've got an Engel and it would be pretty hard to beat, ran it all last winter as a fish freezer on 150watts of panels and 1 costco marine battery. The exterior is all steel construction.

tripledigitken - 8-28-2010 at 02:13 AM

Mike,

Here's another vote for Engel. I have had ours about 3 years and goes on every Baja Trip. It's a great freezer and has kept fillets at 0 degrees on the way home from Mulege. On the way down it's job is to keep the beer at 38 degrees. With the available thermometer, the thermometer sits next to me in the drivers seat and you can adjust the temp when necessary. Quiet too! Great product.

Ken

http://www.engel-usa.com/

capt. mike - 8-28-2010 at 07:30 AM

i'll keep all options open. there seems to be a wide range in prices from the top mfgrs.
but Engle and FF seem to be top shelf stuff.
i only need small capacity for plane and my havasu city office.

Pompano - 8-28-2010 at 07:34 AM

Mike...maybe you just need to go to Walmart and buy a Koolatron?

capt. mike - 8-28-2010 at 07:49 AM

ok, i'll check it out thx pompano.

msteve1014 - 8-28-2010 at 08:26 AM

The ARB is made by Engle. There is at least one more brand that is also the same. I have an ARB and have been very happy with it for 5 years or so. As I remember, the FF was a lot more money when I bought the ARB.

I don't think the koolatron will make, or keep ice. If you need a freezer you have to pay the big bucks.:D

capt. mike - 8-28-2010 at 01:37 PM

ARB only has 50QT as smallest. too big.
Engle goes thru dealers can't buy direct.
FF has lots of sizes i am interested in. must be top of the line tho cause price reflects that. but ya gets what ya pays for...!!

FF is on the short list for now, maybe i can score a used one before my deadline approacheth.

monoloco - 8-28-2010 at 02:45 PM

You can also check out Waeco, I have heard they are pretty nice, they have a Danfoss compressor and come in various sizes.

Pompano - 8-28-2010 at 02:48 PM

Mike..I would learn to drink it neat.

hey!!!!!!!!!!! great idea!

capt. mike - 8-29-2010 at 05:02 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Pompano
Mike..I would learn to drink it neat.


but i need a mentor and teacher...
let's select you! i'll be over this fall a LOT to learn the finer points of making finer points...
hahaha. seriously amigo - neat is all good with me. let's start with some johnny's blue label i think it is 25 years?
yum....nectar o' the dios!!

thx, yeah i saw this one too

capt. mike - 8-29-2010 at 05:08 AM

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Originally posted by fishabductor
http://cgi.ebay.com/ENGLE-PORTABLE-REFRIGERATOR-AND-FREEZER-...


it's a tad too small.
plus the knot head wants $77 shipping?!! hello!! can you say buried costs? - i can buy their 48 QT model for decent $$ thru on line dealers and get free shipping. i kind of like their new model with the hard rubber bumpers.
and i am still looking at FF too.

Phil S - 8-29-2010 at 08:44 AM

Capt. Mike. You still flying out of Phoenix???? do you base your plane at Phoenix or one of the smaller fields in the Phoenix area?

meme - 8-29-2010 at 08:56 AM

We bought a used ARB on Craigs List in Escondido about 2 months ago. He was asking $350 but got it for $300. Actually now we think he woulda taken $250. It is sure nice to have! Now have several friends borrowing it & looking for one for themselves.

hi Phil

capt. mike - 8-29-2010 at 09:53 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Phil S
Capt. Mike. You still flying out of Phoenix???? do you base your plane at Phoenix or one of the smaller fields in the Phoenix area?


yes - we forgot to hook up here.
i base at deer valley but now i am at lake havasu M-F for a job i am running there. you can find me at the Nautical Beachfront Resort during weekdays but home in Snottsdale weekends thx to the vast utility of my personal time machine.
haha. see you in LTO (or is it cabo) maybe this season but i am limited on time until about april or so.
probably do baja for thx giving.

meme - 8-30-2010 at 06:48 AM

Seems they are few & far between on CL for sure. We have been watching for one for a long time. They guy was only selling because he bought a bigger one. Fortunately for us I am a regular shopper on CL,:D:D

[Edited on 8-30-2010 by meme]

capt. mike - 8-31-2010 at 06:08 AM

almost done deal thx to a nomad buddy here!
can't wait......an actual working fridge in my plane whilst i travel....then avail on the ground. way kool....NPI:tumble:;D
thx J.