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Brass Monkey 50L Dual Zone Fridge/Freezer $219 + $12 Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Jaycar

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Brass Monkey 50L Dual Zone Fridge/Freezer $219 + $12 Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Jaycar
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King Tightarse on 19/10/2023 - 10:12 jaycar.com.au (2851 clicks)
Last edited 19/10/2023 - 10:55

Larger size car fridge/freezer from Brass Monkey at Jaycar. This one is dual zone with a removable divider and pull-along wheels.
Brass Monkey have been around long enough now and are generally considered robust and reliable. Made from plastic, they are obviously not as good as an Engel but they are pretty good from all reports and will take quite a flogging. Saving of $280.00 from alleged RRP of $499

It comes with a car 12v socket AND 240v adapter so you can use it at home.

Specs from Jaycar:
50 litre capacity
Single or dual zone cabinet with removable divider
Can be run as either a fridge or freezer, in a single zone with the divider removed
Can be run as a fridge and freezer with separate temperature control for each zone, with the divider installed
Half the fridge can be turned off to save energy with the divider installed
High efficiency
Digital temperature controls
Dual mode operation (Economy or Maximum)
Internal LED light
Bluetooth app control
USB charging port
Operates on 12 or 24 volts DC
Battery voltage indicator
Included DC power cable to suit cigarette lighter and Merits sockets
Included 240 volt Power Adapter
Battery protection
Sturdy plastic case
Wheels and a pull-along handle that folds flat
3 Year Warranty

Sports & Outdoors Brass Monkey Portable Freezer Portable Refrigerator

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  • dosada on 19/10/2023 - 10:17
    +3

    Plus a free 4 in 1 Tape Measure Jaycar Promo

    • King Tightarse on 19/10/2023 - 10:18

      Haha yes I saw that but wasn't sure if it was for everybody as i have an account with quite a high spend history
      Looks like everyone gets the free tap measure too

      • dosada on 19/10/2023 - 10:23

        Ordered one. Does this thing have an inbuilt battery or just works while plugged in?

        • King Tightarse on 19/10/2023 - 10:30
          +1

          This one just whilst plugged in - there are battery versions however the larger size battery is really the only one worth getting and it costs nearly as much as the fridge

  • Averell on 19/10/2023 - 10:46

    How is this compared to the ALDI 75L (I think it costs $599). https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/aldi-portable-frid…
    Thanks

    • Nguyeniaht on 19/10/2023 - 11:06

      I read a comment b4 that someone owned this brand many yrs without a problem. I bought 1, cause $219 vs aldi $599 but only smaller a little bit

  • mintopi on 19/10/2023 - 10:47
    +1

    If have power tools 18v battery you can run from that 5 ah Ryobi lasts for 2.5 hours on my 30L fridge

    • pembajak_sejati on 19/10/2023 - 11:17

      how does it connect?

      • mintopi on 19/10/2023 - 11:48
        +2

        Normally you get to power plug one is cigarette plug
        Cut them and connect with Andeson connectors and battery adapter
        I also use 12v step down transformer
        https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/225690593021?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mk…

        https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/174689558953?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mk…

        https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/126129880279?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mk…

        • outlander on 19/10/2023 - 13:39
          +1

          You can probably skip the step down. These should run safely on anything up to about 30v

          • bamzero on 19/10/2023 - 14:07

            @outlander: Might think that you are running from 24v and battery is flat though.

            • outlander on 19/10/2023 - 15:10

              @bamzero: You can set the disconnect voltage to a custom value I believe. I haven't tried it, but I'm reasonably sure it would work okay. And generally speaking the higher voltage you can run it at the better.

              • bamzero on 19/10/2023 - 15:31

                @outlander: Yeh, not sure. At 12V the app only shows cutoff options of 9V, 11.5V and 12V so I'm guessing they are just doubled for 24V. Wouldn't take long for a tool battery to hit 18V.

        • lomie on 19/10/2023 - 13:44

          What does the output voltage look like on the transformer as the Ryobi battery falls from 20V?

        • pembajak_sejati on 19/10/2023 - 13:50

          cool stuff.. i learned something today… so if i just use this rarely i can just build using above and use my ryobi battery to power this while the car is not running. Am i right?

    • bamzero on 19/10/2023 - 14:06

      I recently picked up the Rovin 35L with a cover that they had on clearance for $109.

      Tested it with my 55Wh jump starter pack which outputs 15V and ran somewhere between 3 and 4 hours I think (I stopped paying attention and not exactly sure when it went flat, probably closer to 3). Temps were set pretty conservatively though, was shaded but about 35 degrees that day.

      Was planning on using tool batteries with a step down too, but pockets on the cover perfectly fit the jump starter so might just get a larger jump starter or daisy chain with cheap 20000mAh power banks I have to extend the runtime.

      Wish mine had wheels though..

  • sinosoar on 19/10/2023 - 11:05
    +2

    Ordered one, thanks OP, and the 4 in 1 Tap added automatically when checkout. Hope it can run with solar panel and small Lifepo4 battery setup. Will try power tool batteries later.

  • Shon Johnny on 19/10/2023 - 11:22
    +6

    Bought this for 350 last year. So far going good, Used only a handful of road trips. I run it of 12V from car and switch to a 12 deep cycle battery in a battery box when car not running. Draws about 3A current average which means I get about 15 hours on 100 AH battery until it goes 50 percent charge. It has a Bluetooth app which works well on my phone handy to monitor temperatures. You might need to set battery protection feature to medium, other wise it will error out while connected to car 12V.

    • Iwantthatbargain on 19/10/2023 - 20:49

      Can I connect this directly to my car’s cigarette lighter? Or do I need Anderson plug?

      • King Tightarse on 19/10/2023 - 21:06
        +2

        Yep, connect to 12V (Cigarette) outlet

    • No Child Support on 12/11/2023 - 22:46

      Which battery box are you using? Sounds like one 100AH battery can last a day and half. Doesn’t sound long for a weekend camping trip

  • litoria on 19/10/2023 - 14:10
    +2

    On ebay at same price.
    $20 off with a Plus code for me and you use gift certificates.

  • syhauw on 19/10/2023 - 14:11
    +3

    Also available on eBay

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/256214568874

    Use discount code OCT5UPA (eBay+) and pay $8 shipping bring the total cost to $216.05

    You can use the swap GC from https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/806445 and bring the cost down even further.

    • ATangk on 19/10/2023 - 17:19

      Shame cant stack ebay plus coupons with the oct5upa code.

  • BartholemewH on 19/10/2023 - 14:16

    This is a good deal, I paid 350 not long ago.

  • FrontBottom on 19/10/2023 - 15:02
    +2

    A review done by Snowy's

    • King Tightarse on 19/10/2023 - 15:29
      +1

      hahah he's desperate to up-sell Engels and Waeco's - still pretty thorough review

  • onlybuysdeals on 19/10/2023 - 21:05
    +2

    Just bought the single zone 30l one for 199. So had to buy this at 219 as dual zone. Soon I'll own the whole damn monkey circus

    • Elitebhy on 20/10/2023 - 12:26

      Ima try return the 39L

    • Elitebhy on 20/10/2023 - 17:12

      Managed to return the 30L and got them to price match Jaycar just paid the $20 diff.

  • ozhunter68 on 19/10/2023 - 21:59

    I have a Rovin 30 Lt fridge freexer still new in box as back up from last deal https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/715006

    Really prefer to have this bigger dual zone as backup and one day my main fridge as I travel a lot, but not sure if I can

    get a quick easy sale on marketplace/gumtree for getting my $160 odd back? Bit of hassle.

    • King Tightarse on 19/10/2023 - 22:13
      +1

      Yeah I have tried to sell a brand new, in box Brass Monkey on eBay - really hard to move.
      I think people prefer to buy them with guarantee from a known retailer. Yours will probably eventually sell at that price though. That is a good deal for somebody - pretty cheap
      There are classifieds on Ozbargain too - maybe worth a crack.

      • ozhunter68 on 19/10/2023 - 22:17
        +1

        Yeah, temporarily staying at my sisters 1 1/2 from the coast in a small town whilst working on my

        next van conversion, so pretty busy and also not so many potential buyers close by. Hmmm.

  • Hugh G Rection on 19/10/2023 - 22:13

    great deal if you are near a jay car, but shipping kills the deal for me :(

    • seanbaussie on 19/10/2023 - 22:56
      +2

      $8 if you buy through eBay

      • Hugh G Rection on 20/10/2023 - 09:03
        -2

        nice, but i prefer free shipping. i will dwell on it for a little bit and make perhaps buy it on eBay. thanks mate.

  • Shagem on 20/10/2023 - 08:09
    +1

    I just clicked on the eBay link and have $20 off code so for $199 + $8 postage think I might have to get one to try…..jcar has just opened a store here so might go suss out in-store if they have and see if they'll match in-store and buy there and then if so. Thanks OP

  • geekcohen on 20/10/2023 - 08:30

    Tempted to get one to go in conjunction with my Akai 45L Portable Fridge Freezer that is more a Fridge, than a freezer.

    Buy this one and have it as a dedicated freezer………

  • Jayd3n on 20/10/2023 - 09:25

    been waiting for the 35L to go on sale..

    https://www.jaycar.com.au/35l-brass-monkey-portable-dual-zon…

    • geekcohen on 20/10/2023 - 09:29

      Are you after it for the wheels element? I use my Akai on a Toolpro trolley fits well and I have a trolley for other things then too.

      • King Tightarse on 20/10/2023 - 09:36
        +1

        I don't think you will get many converts to Akai brand - its just a generic brand name these days that the owners put on whatever goods are going cheap.
        If you are happy with it, that's good but wait and see how it performs over a few years.

        • geekcohen on 20/10/2023 - 09:45
          +1

          Oh I know, just saying that is what I use for my current fridge. Just more about Jayd3n and why wanting the 35L version. If it is for the wheels, well a trolley like I use would be sufficient.

          So far the Akai performs well, but it is more a fridge than a fridge + freezer.

          • bamzero on 20/10/2023 - 14:35

            @geekcohen: I wish my Rovin 35L had wheels. The trolley's almost as much as I paid for the fridge though :D

  • TNT on 20/10/2023 - 13:38
    +2

    Thanks OP, great deal….

    For those who don't have a $20 off code

    You can try using this code, 'HGTSAVE' it will give you $15 off.

    I was searching eBay for other items and came across this code, which works for this deal.

  • Daddy Chill on 23/10/2023 - 10:24

    Does anyone know where I can get the cover for cheap

    • Rich82 on 06/11/2023 - 07:41

      Did you manage to find a cheap cover for this? I’m still hunting for one. $139 RRP is ridiculous

  • Daddy Chill on 07/11/2023 - 19:06

    Still looking. Considering I paid $206 for the fridge I'm not paying $140 for the cover

    • Rich82 on 28/11/2023 - 15:44

      I still haven't seen one go on sale yet even through the black friday sales. was hoping ebay might have given a 20% off or something. best I can hope for is to use my free $20 voucher on it.

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