Hi All,
I'm looking at a camping fridge to purchase and i'm on a slight budget.
Is there any reviews on the Dometic CFF45?
Also, recommendations on either the Engel Eclipse or the Dometic CFF45.
Engel - $799 currently
Dometic $599 currently
Any help would be appreciated.
I think they're made by Evakool who also have a big range of fridges.This might be worth a look...
www.aussiebatteries.com.au/camping-caravan/portable-fridges/50l-portable-fridge-freezer
I think they're made by Evakool who also have a big range of fridges.
I've had an Eclipse (Engel MR40F) for close to 10 years now. It's been excellent, no complaints at all. The compressor is the same as in the metal body Engel's; the only real difference is the body, and the plastic of the Eclipse has held up perfectly. It is noisy though, which isn't an issue for me as I'm not sleeping anywhere near it (probably only an issue in a camper).
I also have a Waeco CF80 in my work vehicle, and it's been great as well.
Much as some people like to turn this into a Ford/Holden type debate, it's pretty hard to go wrong with any modern big-name fridge (so Engel, Dometic, or National Luna).
I love giving out free advice and I am sure many here are feel the same. What is slightly annoying and occurs on other forums not just 4x4Earth. is that OP's don't return and tell th thread posters what they ended up doing. Same here. Such a pity people forget who helped them make that final decision. I like journeys end to be told.Hi All,
I'm looking at a camping fridge to purchase and i'm on a slight budget.
Is there any reviews on the Dometic CFF45?
McGinnis mentioned two different fridges and you quoted him. Which one is it you reckon is noisy?I've had this a model for 3 years now and it ran for 18 months straight as a freezer while I travelled the North in my caravan without fault.
I can't find that model Captain. Do you mean either the Dometic 75DZW or 90DZW.I have a DFZ Dometic. Pretty happy with how it has worked so far.
The fan in my old Evakool is pretty noisy I'm going to get one of those Noctua 92mm fans thanks for the info Bronto.I can't find that model Captain. Do you mean either the Dometic 75DZW or 90DZW.
I have the 75DZW which came with a cover and yep, I recommend the fridge has a cover too.
As for loud fridges. If it is a real and present issue with anybody, the fan can be swapped out for the same size but a quieter brand. If money isn't an issue get online and buy a Noctua the same size as your existing fan. They all have the same (4) mounting holes in the same position so easy to mount. Take a picture of how the original connects into the control panel and then follow that for the new fan. You only need to use two of the 3 wires and the paperwork that comes with it will tell which two are for power. The other wire can be taped up. It's dead easy but if your fridge is still under warranty, this kills the warranty. Something like this:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Noctua-...406137&hash=item4446d74399:g:xogAAOSwEbBd4K~M
Happy to advise. In fact I read about this mod elsewhere, I've never done it myself.I'm going to get one of those Noctua 92mm fans
No worries I checked the db today with an app on my daughters phone. Used what I thought was a reasonable control the house a/c compressor outside just to check the app is accurate. Label on unit claims 69db phone app read 71db happy with that. Evakool fridge fan is 60db pretty noisy for a camping fridge so will let you know when the Noctua 92mm 1,600rpm fan arrives and I install it.Happy to advise. In fact I read about this mod elsewhere, I've never done it myself.
Gosh I would love for you to come back to this thread and tell us what improvement it made.
Easy job for a steady hand. Good luck!
Engel MR40F https://g.co/kgs/GQq95n
This is what I have, not noisey for me even next to the bed and my misses never mentioned it either. People online had mentioned it so I can only presume their fridges are magic.