Fridges, factory or otherwise?

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  1. double brew

    double brew Light Load Member

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    I'm looking for what little fridges work best in a truck? I have a 99 379 with a 63" stand up sleeper. It doesn't have a fridge now, and I haven't really seen a whole lot for options on a fridge besides a $700 factory one or ones that only cool 20 degrees below ambient temperature. What do you guys have and pictures would be great! I will be out for weeks at a time and need a decent fridge.
     
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  3. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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  4. Freddy57

    Freddy57 Road Train Member

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    I bought one of those small apartment sized fridge at Walmart for $99 and strapped it down on the top bunk. It works very well for my wife and myself, nothing fancy but it keeps our food cold. We run it off of a 1500 watt inverter and have no troubles with it
     
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  5. Moving on Down the Road

    Moving on Down the Road Light Load Member

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    I can't vouch for them but there are OEM built in refrigerators at www.truckfridge.com. They are located in Georgetown, KY. Their prices are up close to 50% ($200 per unit from last year).
     
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    Moving on Down the Road Light Load Member

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    Great idea. I may have to give this consideration when my fridge finally gives up AGAIN!!
     
  7. Freddy57

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    It beats spending $400 - $700 on a built in and having it die in a year. Mine has been up there for over a year now and is working flawlessly for a measly 99 bucks.
     
  8. Starboyjim

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    I run a Koolatron 1.7CF unit, some maintenance but a good unit. Keeps my milk cold. AC/DC, pretty good technology.
     
  9. getalong

    getalong Bobtail Member

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    Lowe's has GE and Frigidaire mini fridges.
     
  10. getalong

    getalong Bobtail Member

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    200 dollar range as well as cheaper brands.
     
  11. double brew

    double brew Light Load Member

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    That is a good idea on the $100 ones.

    I guess if ya were to spend over $500 on one, I'd go with something like this if it could handle vibration.? It would fit right in one of the closets and only stick out about 10". That would make for a good night stand then.


    http://www.ajmadison.com/cgi-bin/ajmadison/BC92US.html
     
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