Need a fridge for the truck.....

Yippy yi ya. Then that means maybe I can get a dorm sized fridge. I saw one at Sears (a Kenmore) that had a freezer on the top like Steve was talking about. It'd be like having a real refridgerator. I asked the salesman if I got a 2500 watt inverter would that work and he said yeah and then some.

 

We bought a "real" refrigerator from Wal-Mart that had a compressor, etc., and it did NOT work in the truck. It clanked and banged around, too. Some say they work, we didn't find it did.

You can get an Engel fridge from a lot of places and they are awesome!! They are exactly the same as a fridge with a freezer, if you want it, but don't have the moving parts of a "normal" fridge and are meant to work well in places like trucks, etc. They're very expensive but most say they're worth it.

 

I see.....
I was wondering about the noise factor. I am also wondering about how I am going to 'wrestle' the thing up into the tractor. Even with help it seems like its going to be hard. Thanks for the info. I might try one from Sears and see what happens since I don't have alot of cash right now. But I'll google and bookmark the brand you just told me about and save it for reference...

 

Do you think setting it on a dense piece of foam or something that would absorb the shock would help? Or would that interfere with ventilation...

Hey that link you sent me minpins is neat
I like that satellite antenna... I'll take the $1200 one...lol

 

Norcold, Summit, Tundra, and Avanti offer a wide range of refrigerators. I have been looking into refrigerators for the same reasons as you. Also, Google 'Nextag', you'll find over a hundred models. Some have two-door offerings. They can really get pricey---some over $1,000. When searching online; search for: Compact Refrigerators. Ultimately, I feel it comes down to "You get what you pay for." The 12-volt units are fine for sodas and snacks. But, I got tired of having milk curdle after 1-2 days. The refrigerator made for RV's I find to be the best options. Good luck!

Note: As usual, here I am posting to a thread from November, 2007. "Gee, I wonder if they've found a refrigerator yet." Nevertheless, I would like to hear what your refrigerator choice was and how it performed.

 

Went to Lowes, armed with a tape measure. Bought a Fridgidare 2-compartment job that works great. Removed a cabinet (six nuts) and fits between the drivers seat and the bunk, plugs into my inverter.

 

Google Edgestar CRF320SS

They have a compressor and separate compartments. One place has 'em for $186.15

Anyone have one of these that can provide a review? Seems awfully cheap to me.