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Camping Fridge/Freezer Setups

Discussion in 'Outdoors' started by Krezz, Mar 25, 2019.

  1. Nov 19, 2019 at 12:09 AM
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    Of course ARB and Dometic's are great options, however they cost more than double. It would be amazing if $500 fridge/freezer performs on the similar level.
     
  2. Nov 19, 2019 at 5:13 AM
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    Make sure you leave the lid cracked when you're not using it so it airs out. Otherwise, it'll get moldy inside
     
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  3. Dec 13, 2019 at 5:40 AM
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    MSA makes a dropping slide.
     
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  4. Dec 13, 2019 at 5:40 AM
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    Speaking of slides. What are you guys using? Just snagged a CFX75. The dometic slide has terrible reviews so just getting a pulse.
     
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  5. Dec 13, 2019 at 6:13 AM
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    I use the Tembo tusk one. It’s stupid expensive (most fridge slides are). But my truck is a daily driver and I use the bed a lot so the ability to just have the docking station installed and putting the slide in works for me additionally my wife has a 4Runner and we can put it in there too
     
  6. Dec 13, 2019 at 6:15 AM
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    Awesome thank you. What size/type of fridge are you running? Those look nice!
     
  7. Dec 13, 2019 at 6:38 AM
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    Anybody have any opinions/experience w/ Engel fridges?
     
  8. Dec 13, 2019 at 6:57 AM
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    I also have the dometic 75 dz. the jumbo tusk fits it perfectly
     
  9. Dec 13, 2019 at 7:11 AM
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    this is what i have.

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    i'm still blown away by how efficient the fridge is.
     
  10. Dec 13, 2019 at 7:22 AM
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    That MSA is so awesome. I wish the drop slide cleared the tailgate.
     
  11. Dec 13, 2019 at 7:27 AM
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    it stops right on the tailgate. for me, it's pretty much perfect. for my wife, not so much.

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  12. Dec 13, 2019 at 7:30 AM
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    Yeah I don’t have a drawer system so it’s pretty much pointless for me if it doesn’t clear. I’ll probably do with the Tembo or MSA straight slide it looks like.
     
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  13. Dec 13, 2019 at 8:36 AM
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    That fridge is massive. Is that the 75 qt? I wonder if i went to big for my fridge. Still waiting for it to be delivered
     
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  14. Dec 13, 2019 at 8:39 AM
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    Hopefully it way smaller then your fridge lol. I plan to use my fridge also when i go to the motorcycle track. Ill be loading more then one bike. I just wish i was able to see them in person. But i also wanted to carry ice cream lol
     
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  16. Dec 13, 2019 at 8:51 AM
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    the 75 is quite a bit smaller. ice cream is key.
     
  17. Dec 13, 2019 at 9:00 AM
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  18. Dec 31, 2019 at 9:23 AM
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    Is this cooler overkill for a family of 4 (1 & 3 y/o kids) for 3 day (max) trips, in your opinion?
     
  19. Dec 31, 2019 at 10:09 AM
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    If you’re maxing out at 3 days, probably overkill. If you ever wanted to do 5+ days though it’d be money.
     
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  20. Dec 31, 2019 at 10:15 AM
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    $185 for the fridge. Made the rear seat delete. Also bought a used Goal Zero Yeti 400 for $185 to add some flexibility. Love it!
     
  21. Dec 31, 2019 at 10:18 AM
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    Do you have experience with children (or your own)? I know this cooler is huuuge but the amount of bs that needs to come along with 2 kids camping for a few days is insane too so just want a realistic opinion...
     
  22. Dec 31, 2019 at 10:21 AM
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    I have a 2yr old. We started off with a Coleman cooler. We try and pack efficiently and the fact that there’s no ice is a game changer space wise. I’d definitely seek others opinions as well. 0BDC1A31-102F-401C-8552-57C919708985.jpg D50B595A-6EB5-4F07-AAC8-8031BDE523CD.jpg

    This was a 3 day man trip for comparison.
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    if I had two kids and planned 3-5 days. I’d get a 75 with dual zone. Just my opinion.
     
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    How did you secure the homemade seat delete to the truck? Looking at bringing my frig from the truck bed into the cab and don't have the funds for a Goosegear delete. Thanks!
     
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    3 day trips you'll have extra room in the 75.

    this is accurate.
     
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    I used the factory hardware to bolt it down. Glued two layers of plywood together to recess the bolt heads. 541DAD72-DB97-4490-8657-BF59574BE7D2.jpg1C566B1E-F81A-4124-86B9-36FF47229033.jpg
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  26. Dec 31, 2019 at 11:13 AM
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    That came out clean. Can you tell me more about how you made it? Baltic Burch?
     
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    Sorry got excited and missed this. Thanks!
     
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  28. Dec 31, 2019 at 1:09 PM
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    One thing I would have added was a melamine surface to the top.
     
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    Did this too. The battery is stock size but was a great amp hour increase.
     
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    Is that the dometic outlet ? I was wondering it has a regular 12v socket. What is the second one i can find what kind of plug it is.
     
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