A really great 12v/240v (comes with both) fridge/freezer. Controllable via display or Bluetooth app.
I’ve owned one of these for the past 2years and it’s been fantastic. I paid $350 and still think it’s great value.
The Bluetooth is really handy, when connected to the car I normally run it high power mode and get it really cool. Then once at camp site turn it way down onto eco mode.
Input Power: 12V DC, 3.75A | 24V DC, 1.875A | 45W
Power Consumption: 0.25kw.h/24hr | Current Draw 1.875A−3.75A
Just tried the code - SEPSNS on EBay now and got $10 off
Yes, mine lives it's life as the dog's food freezer until we finally go away somewhere. Hasn't skipped a beat.
have the 15l version and when my fridge died i was using it for 2 weeks off a variable power supply to keep milk and a few essentials cool until i could get another fridge. Bought the 15l so i could keep things cool in the car when shopping in summer. The 25l is tempting and it comes with the mains adapter.
There is an extension lid that adds 5ltr capacity. In case you don’t want to spend more.
240 to 12 adapters are $20 on ebay.
Slightly different but I had an Engel fridge that ran pretty much constantly at home and when camping for over 15 years. It was only ever turned off for cleaning. I only got rid of it when the compressor packed up and it was going to cost close to $700 to replace.
My parents bought a larger one of this brand last year (a model with split sections for fridge or freezer operation in either, plus a retractable handle and wheels) and did a road trip down the east coast. It was absolutely brilliant, and my next car fridge will absolutely be Brass Monkey (currently using a small Waeco which is fine for its size, but I’ll need something bigger soon)
Got one but the 60l one few days ago. Checked usage as going camping and wanna check. Used 0.75Kwh/24h. Had fridge 4 freezer -20 for 12h. Then -16 on both. Opened on occasion. It was empty. Should last me 24h with 100ah battery I got from last week's deal. Got 100w solar blanket so see if enough to keep going a few days with fridge/freezer option
Does this one fit in a model tesla y in the trunk well (under trunk)?
I don’t think so, refer https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/14407420/redir shame this smaller model isn’t as good a deal
Yesit fits perfectly, I have this exact model in the sub trunk.
Got it for $169 in a previous sale though.
When you say this exact model, you mean the 25 lt from listing, or 15 lt mentioned in above comment?
Still waiting for the $169 price
could be tricky with summer and holidays coming up for a $169 deal.
I got this same one on 18 December 2022 for $174
Has anyone got experience with the KINGs brand for portable fridge/freezer?
Word of warning. I have this fridge. It works but it has extremely poor insulation. The outside of the metal case gets so cold it can condensate water.
As a result this fridge is very inefficient and struggles to maintain the cold. If the power goes out you can quickly kiss your groceries goodbye.
Can you buy an insulation cover?
It shouldn't do that all year round, only on really hot humid days at least above 30 C +-
Maybe there is a problem with your unit, or it did not have enough space around sides for ventilation?
If anyone who has this or similar model can tune in with comment regarding this, would be good for others.
I don't think there is anything wrong with it. Quite a few other reviewers also reported high power consumption and external condensation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE1BCw9BMuc
https://www.reddit.com/r/4x4Australia/comments/ke4nqe/dont_b…
It doesn't condensate year round, but it does draw lots of power all the time.
Brass Monkey… not to be confused with the old nightclub at Fountain Gate shopping centre.
Think that was the Blue Oyster.
Or the seedy pub in Northbridge, WA
been there once during the day. didn't feel seedy. i was out where the sports screens are though.
Or Dance Monkey
Does this one have the option for the built in battery? I've looked and doesn't appear so.
No it doesn't.
There's a few on sale. Whats a good one for camping. Some of the order models are pretty good value
Just get the size, features you want that is in your budget.
They all do the job with some doing extra tricks.
Kiliroo 45L Portable Camping Fridge Freezer Cooler with Wheels 12V 240V Home Car @ebay for $160. Any good?
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/234788679065
Good cheap find. Could be ok if not needing it to run a lot in hot rough enviroments, maybe could even be fine there too.
Might not be as efficient due to cheap compressor, cooling element design, or less insulation, but could be good.
Even includes a 240 V adaptor. Main negative is no store to return to in case of warranty issues.
Got one of these in the truck cab as an armrest.
Was worried how it would suit, being a real compressor, but it was a gentle vibration (easily out vibed by the diesel engine).
And quieter than the AC anything above speed 1.
All in all, very suitable, very happy.
1000x better than a cheap peltier cooler in lots of $99 'mini fridges'
Do you find the insualtiin lacking like what tanksinatra commented? I was thinking of using one as a fridge whilst driving and as an esky/cooler with techni ice when I arrive at my unpowered camping shed.
So how long can this run at the campsite on just a normal 4wd car battery?
Worth getting the cover for $99?
https://www.jaycar.com.au/grey-insulated-cover-for-25l-brass…
Personally, not a fan of the covers, unless you need to have the fridge working in full sun, such as the back
of a ute or next to tent etc. Some reviews don't show much extra efficiency, and if air/cooling vents are restricted,
might even be worse. Annoying to constantly open one or two flaps to get access to fridge. If one of those hot
and humid days, good to wipe condensation off sides, but cover would make this hard, and unless constantly
removing to dry out the cover and fridge could get mould stains more easily etc.
How heavy is this unit?
Jaycar have the whole range on good sales if this particular size doesn't suit you:
https://www.jaycar.com.au/fridges-freezers/12-24-volt-fridge…
Thanks OP, bought 1
You can run this in your house?