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12v fridges - which ones are best for 4 wheeling

Discussion in 'Recovery & Gear' started by Kbo, Dec 30, 2023.

  1. Dec 30, 2023 at 2:16 PM
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    Kbo

    Kbo [OP] New Member

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    A bit of a lift, compressor, bags
    All the research I’ve done and watched do not discuss the performance of the units when they are subjected to angles and vibrations. I’ve looked at dometic, Engel, and arb primarily but nobody mentions how they hold up to off camber wheeling.
    I worry that a compressor of a certain model will not be lubricated properly because of the working conditions. For example, our compressor type fridge in our travel trailer won’t last if it’s not running on flat ground. Are these any different? How? Thanks all.
     
  2. Jan 1, 2024 at 4:25 PM
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    Chad D.

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    Honestly? I don’t know if I’d trust any of them if you’re planning to lay them on their side for very long.

    I use a Dometic daily and haven’t had a single issue in 4 years, but this isn’t a crawler by any means.

    Personally, I would shut the fridge off if I were gonna be that far off camber for more than a minute. I’ve wheeled everything between Moab, Rubicon, and The Hammers and think I’d be able to keep my sodas plenty chilled if I had to shut the fridge off for 5-30 minutes while I made my way through an obstacle. If I’m there longer than that, I’m likely parked and waiting. Turn on the fridge…
     
  3. Jun 16, 2024 at 7:13 PM
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    Cruiserpilot

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    Don't worry about off camber wheeling. Compressor fridges have got to be strapped down. Can't have them sliding
    around in the back. You are just wheeling. You're not racing or jumping I presume?? ARB, Engel, National Luna all
    can take some serious conditions so long as they are strapped down and have air flow around them where needed.
     

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