What Fridge do YOU use in the Tractor?

midnightrider379 · Jul 6, 2011

My company allows 1000 watts and I just went to walmart the other day and picked up a black and decker 1.2 cu ft mini fridge and runns great with laptop tv chargers and everything else [plugged in

WingRider · Jul 7, 2011

PAYTOPLA said: ↑

I have a very large inverter(4500) and run everything in my truck off it. I have a regular fridge just like you have in your house.....only smaller it also has a freezer. 110 appliances are much cheaper and you can get the warranty on them when you buy them. I take mine in once a year and they go over it and fix anything wrong or give me a new one. I also carry a slow cooker, put a roast in it and eat for a couple days. Works very well. i hate eating at truck stops.

A 500 inverter is really not much good for doing anything but recarging cell phones or running very small applinces that do not heat or cool.
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I disagree.. A fridge only uses about 150 to 200 watts, a 500 watt inverter will power fridge just fine, probably not much more, like a microwave or tv.

I too have a very large inverter. 5000/10000 watt from Harbor Freight. Works great, and powers EVERTYTHING in the truck..lol

Preacher Man · Jul 9, 2011

What about problems with a household style fridge caused by all the jostling stuff takes in the truck? I talked to one driver who said he had a problem with his fridge losing freon.

WingRider · Jul 9, 2011

Preacher Man said: ↑

What about problems with a household style fridge caused by all the jostling stuff takes in the truck? I talked to one driver who said he had a problem with his fridge losing freon.
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Yeah, they only last about a year or so,.but savings more than payfor it in the long run

Preacher Man · Jul 9, 2011

If you figure $2.00 a day for ice and twenty days a month on the road you are looking at $40 a month just in ice. Over the course of a year you are spending $480 in ice. Of course that is still cheaper than eating out. One meal can equal four days worth of ice. If a dorm fridge could keep my stuff and lasted a year I would still be adding hundreds to my bottom line.

ONESHOT1997 · Jul 9, 2011

Specifications:Model: FP430 cost$499.00

Heres a link!
http://www.compactappliance.com/FP4...lt,pd.html?cgid=Outdoor_Living-Travel_Coolers

Operates as a portable freezer or refrigerator
Rounded edges make it safe around the family
Volume: 43 qt. / equivalent to 60 12oz. cans
Easy to read, easy to use control panel
Range: -8ºF to 50ºF
Voltage power (AC or DC)
12/24 volt power lead: 6' detachable power cord
115 volt power lead 8' detachable power cord
Approval: ETL
Flash Freeze function rapidly cools the unit to -8ºF
Warranty: 90 days labor, 1 year parts

EdgeStar Portable Fridge/Freezer - 43 Qt.
Durable and rugged design
Floor drain
Insulated lid
Side-grip comfort handles for easy transport
Compressor based cooling method freezes faster than Thermoelectric counterparts
AC Power: 65W / 115V / .75A
Weight: 45 pounds
Internal Dimensions: Large basket: 11" H x 11 7/16" W x 14 15/16" D; Small basket: 7" H x 11 7/16" W x 7 1/16" D
External Dimensions: 20 13/16" H x 24 11/16" W x 17 11/16" D

The EdgeStar FP430 portable refrigerator freezer allows you to chill or freeze your goods while traveling. This powerful unit puts the strength and insulation of a home freezer into a compact and rugged appliance. For ultimate portability, the EdgeStar 43 quart portable compact refrigerator freezer runs off standard household voltage, or easily connects to the cigarette lighter outlet in your car. Forget about thermoelectric portable coolers - this portable refrigerator freezer features a full range digital thermostat that is adjustable from -8ºF to 50ºF and it will hold a stable temperature under most conditions. Plus, the insulated metal walls will keep your food cold for hours, even without electricity

If you're in a hurry to freeze something, press the "Fast Freeze" button to rapidly cool the unit to -8ºF and maintain this freezing temperature. With side-grip comfort handles for easy transport, two removable wire baskets for efficient storage, and a drain for liquids, this portable refrigerator freezer is great for boaters, campers, hunters, medical transportation/storage, recreational vehicles, cabins and all your outdoor applications. The FP430 may be powered via AC (0.75A) or DC (5.4A # 12V DC / 2.7A # 24 DC) power and comes with cables for both applications. You may plug the unit into both power sources at once and the unit will switch between the two automatically with the AC power being the dominant source. (DC voltage will power the unit if the AC power source is discontinued or drops below a particular threshold)

Pre-make your meals, vacuum pack them, freeze them. Then pop them in the micro-wave, home cook meals-healthy to boot. Ready in a min or three!

It may cost a little to set-up or buy, but you have better meals and you save a lot in the long run!

terrylamar · Jul 10, 2011

Preacher Man said: ↑

If you figure $2.00 a day for ice and twenty days a month on the road you are looking at $40 a month just in ice. Over the course of a year you are spending $480 in ice. Of course that is still cheaper than eating out. One meal can equal four days worth of ice. If a dorm fridge could keep my stuff and lasted a year I would still be adding hundreds to my bottom line.
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So, how fast do you drive?

Preacher Man · Jul 11, 2011

I drive about 61 mph, but what does that have to do with available options for a fridge/cooler in the truck?

cadillacdude1975 · Jul 16, 2011

so i finally got fed up with going through 2 bags of ice a day for a savings of 5 bucks a day, 25 a week. walked into my local wally world earlier today and saw a 2.7 cu foot black and decker fridge/freezer for 79 bucks. here is the link.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Black-and-Decker-2.7-cu-ft-Refrigerator-with-Freezer-White/15715124

went to home depot, bought 8 feet of 6 gauge gas/oil resistant wire, and the connectors. that was 25 bucks, the wire was $1.14 a foot which is not bad by any means. i needed 2 different size crimp connectors, and those were 3 bucks a box so i had to get 2 boxes.

it took longer to remove the cabinet behind the drivers seat than it did to run the wire. there was a big enough space for me to feed the wires in the wall to the side box. the grommet had a place for 4 wires to slide through so i used two of them and ran them to the batteries. a few zip ties and it was all over.

i ran the tractor for about 30 minutes and the freezer tray had ice building up in no time. my inverter is a road pro 500 watt that someone gave me so i had no expense there.

i have a heavy duty drop cord run to the truck now, with the fridge plugged in so it will stay cold when i am home. i can leave drinks in there and do a short run and not have to wait for the temp to cool down, not to mention the time it takes to cool the drinks.

for those who are wondering, i am in a mid roof single bunk 05 Volvo. i took the cabinet behind the driver seat out and the fridge fit perfectly. i am tall, so with the seat all the way back, it pins the fridge against the bunk perfectly so the door wont fly open going down the road.

i chose to mount the inverter inside the sleeper as i noticed the cooling fan runs when the fridge is running. it never ran with the tv and digital tuner connected. so seeing how i keep the cab like an eskimos living room, i do not have to worry about it getting hot. it gets great airflow.

it took me about 2 hours once i had everything. about an hour and a half running around to get the wiring and fridge, then it was all down hill from there. the 100 bucks a month i was spending on ice will be worth the savings alone. now i can take milk and cheese and stuff with me so i wont have to be finding somewhere to eat.

my next item i need to find is a small microwave. my inverter is a 1000 watt peak, 500 constant so a small microwave would work as long as the fridge was unplugged. and i mean a small one. no rotating tray small. i could always get a bigger inverter. it wont take a few seconds to swap it out. we will see what momma allows me to spend in the coming weeks.

and if it lasts a year, then good. i bought the one year extended warranty for 6 more dollars so i get a 2 year warranty.

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