that tips on using the ice box so you can have a cold fridge is beating the purpose of me spending a lot of money upgrading from ice box to portable fridge.
I think you might want to replay that bit of the video. When I bought my fridge I gave away my ice box. Worst thing I ever did. Ice box for cold drinks. Fridge/freezer for food. Works every time. Think about what he said.
@@stanleyj.mitchell4851that defeats the whole purpose of having a 12v fridge lmao, if you have solar and the correct size battery you don't even need to worry about how often you open or close the fridge because you'll never get anywhere near the battery going flat This is exactly why having a DC to DC charger is stupid because it relys on your car running to restock the battery, you SHOULD NOT need to take an esky too 🤦
Lovely tips, Ive seen a few Utube vids they did tests and there fridges, they were more efficient without a cover in the back of the 4wd as the cover does not let the heat get away from the fridge
A full fridge operates better than an empty one. Keep the windows down and use a sunshade on the front screen as well. Air flow and lower cabin temps make a massive difference
@@harrisonscott2371 no a full fridge runs better because of thermal mass, if it is full of cold objects then it has less need for power to keep an otherwise empty box cold
Packing a fridge with items you want to keep really cold and not needed go to the bottom and things that you want to chill go to the top like lettuce, cucumber, cheese, butter & stuff. This is useful if you don't have a freezer compartment as the stuff packed at the bottom will almost freeze but not at the top. Also an empty fridge can't freeze air so if you take a tin of drink out put a warm one in, keep the fridge as full as possible.
I use xt90 connectors, not much bigger than the existing plug, can handle 90 amps all day so running 5 amps is nothing and they just look nicer than a big old anderson hanging off a fridge.
I can understand this, our fridge is mounted in the left rear of our prado, the car is parked outside, and the left side gets all the western afternoon sun, our battery soon goes to under the low voltage setting, now we have the proper king's cover, and the window shade, I'm certain we have fixed rgis issue, we leave our fridge on 24/7, we purchased a king's charging system, which runs from the car battery, with heavy cables, through a modulator, to the batter in the rear, thanks your vidoe's are always on point.
Great trick for your ice box is to use salt ice if available. It's colder, stays as ice for longer. Just remember to wipe off the top of your drink before a big scull of your favorite bevy!
You should also keep the car open as much as possible. A fully sealed/closed car will reach crazy hot temps in summer. So leave the windows down a bit and park it under shade if possible, or leave the doors open if your near the car.
@@officialWWM Definatly sounds like a you problem for having a shit 12v system that can't even deal with a light drawing fuck all amperage. 🤣 Wire a switch in yaaaa genius.
A tip from My mom, to extend battery time: Forget cooling elements, they take up space! Deep freeze a bottle of milk, and trow it into the fridge before you hit the road. It will release it's energy slowly, and it will not spoil the milk....
I have a camping fridge/freezer. Running as freezer have three deep cycle 150 ampr and of lots of solar but in the morning no start of freezer down to ten volt help have lots off cold things in it newish batteries 6-12 mths old
I want to put a 12v fridge in the back of my camper. Question: would additional ventilation be required when the rear hatch is closed, to prevent the fridge from overheating?
Hi Bill, Yes, we definitely recommend you ensure your fridge is getting as much ventilation as possible to prevent it from overheating and causing problems. Regards, Mia
Hi there, For most standard use cases it will be more than enough to keep the batteries topped up, though as with all solar we recommend doublechecking the expected weather as rain can always throw a wrench in things. Cheers, Andrew
at small tip for precooling thiings before putting them in icebox or fridge, is putting is ind moving water, like at kreek, stream, or river. No matter the metode, the lower the tempertur of gods befor they go in the icebox/fridge the longer the ice/power last, and de farster the goods get even colder .
My 12 volt refrigerator had an E1 error code. Not sure if error codes are the same for the different brands on the market. Leaving the refrigerator disconnected from current didn't solve my problem. After getting the error code to appear i touched a second button that was opposite of the other on button and the temperature showed up on the display and the error code has stayed off. I made sure that the refrigerator was level because the error code for E1 on one brand of refrigerator was for the fan. I had been moving the refrigerator around reorganizing where I was placing the unit in a different area which could have had a more than 30% pitch causing the error code E1 and problems with the fan. Hope this helps anyone in the future.
14.2v at '-' on battery and both sides of fuse mounted on fridge '+' . 14.2v on battery 14.2v on cable for fridge connection to battery. Still, fridge not turning on. Any other ideas?
Hi there, Some of our fridge models you are required to hold the power button down to turn the fridge on. If you are not successful with this please don't hesitate to contact us on social@4wdsupacentre.com.au with a screenshot of this comment and your order number. Regards, Courtney
A "house" battery, aka a second battery, run it on solar alone or solar and off the alternator as well using a VSR switch. That will make you able to run a 12v fridge most of the time.
Hi there, Thank you for reaching out. If you could please contact social@4wdsupacentre.com.au with a video of the fault and your order number, we can look into this for you. Kind regards, Rachael
I just spent about $1500 on a fridge, fridge slide, battery, battery box and solar panels and their advice is… “keep your drinks cold by putting them in an esky” haha, Nice one.
You made the same mistake as many campers do. You measured the open voltage at the end of the cable. This is incorrect. You have to do the measurement using the “running” fridge as a load…. Then probe your feed wire with sharp probes to see the voltage. Or use an adapter & probe the connector. The more current being drawn by the load at the end, the more volt drop you will get. This is why you need to use a thick copper cable. The current carrying capacity of a copper cable eg 40A is misleading. Go for 80A cable for less volt drop. See this video link for a better understanding. ua-cam.com/video/svdcHeSavEY/v-deo.html Cheers….. TJ in West Australia
Yep you're absolutely spot on mate. I definitely got my info a bit backwards there, what I was doing was testing for a break in the wire. Cheers for the pickup. Brenno
That sounds like a design issue. I tested mine with and without the bag using a high resolution thermal imaging camera and its a fairly consistent 3 degrees difference in favour of the bag. Science tells us insulation is the key, and a well designed bag should do just that.
that tips on using the ice box so you can have a cold fridge is beating the purpose of me spending a lot of money upgrading from ice box to portable fridge.
Exactly what I thought
yes that's what i think and where do you get ice from in the middle of no were?
I think you might want to replay that bit of the video. When I bought my fridge I gave away my ice box. Worst thing I ever did. Ice box for cold drinks. Fridge/freezer for food. Works every time. Think about what he said.
@@stanleyj.mitchell4851that defeats the whole purpose of having a 12v fridge lmao, if you have solar and the correct size battery you don't even need to worry about how often you open or close the fridge because you'll never get anywhere near the battery going flat
This is exactly why having a DC to DC charger is stupid because it relys on your car running to restock the battery, you SHOULD NOT need to take an esky too 🤦
Why do I drink from a glass when I buy drinks in a large bottle
Here's a Cracking Idea.. Don't make fridge covers in Dark Blue and Black colours.. Lighter colours are some much better when the sun hits it
.. 😉.
Lovely tips, Ive seen a few Utube vids they did tests and there fridges, they were more efficient without a cover in the back of the 4wd as the cover does not let the heat get away from the fridge
Fridge with "testes"? Interesting 😂
@@rcristy Yea sorry haha
@@craigtomkinson2837 😁
Great video. Comprehensive, step by step and no condescension!
A full fridge operates better than an empty one. Keep the windows down and use a sunshade on the front screen as well. Air flow and lower cabin temps make a massive difference
@@harrisonscott2371 no a full fridge runs better because of thermal mass, if it is full of cold objects then it has less need for power to keep an otherwise empty box cold
@@roscored1000the OP said a full one operates better then you said no, a full one operates better🤪🤷
Packing a fridge with items you want to keep really cold and not needed go to the bottom and things that you want to chill go to the top like lettuce, cucumber, cheese, butter & stuff. This is useful if you don't have a freezer compartment as the stuff packed at the bottom will almost freeze but not at the top. Also an empty fridge can't freeze air so if you take a tin of drink out put a warm one in, keep the fridge as full as possible.
So true. I found out this with mine. Set at minus 11, fully packed and the drinks at the top don't freeze.
Also get a 'wire holder' for your fridge wire, that keeps the wire away from fridge slides
Also replace the 12v plug with an Anderson plug the fridge will use less power due to less resistance in the plug and you won't blow fuses
Cheers much for the heads up mate:)
Could you recommend an Anderson plug heavier gauge cable combo? Thanks much in advance
@@davidmcfarland3940 yep definitely. I wouldn't run anything less than 6 mm
I use xt90 connectors, not much bigger than the existing plug, can handle 90 amps all day so running 5 amps is nothing and they just look nicer than a big old anderson hanging off a fridge.
@@exogator Can the xt90 connectors rattle loose?
I can understand this, our fridge is mounted in the left rear of our prado, the car is parked outside, and the left side gets all the western afternoon sun, our battery soon goes to under the low voltage setting, now we have the proper king's cover, and the window shade, I'm certain we have fixed rgis issue, we leave our fridge on 24/7, we purchased a king's charging system, which runs from the car battery, with heavy cables, through a modulator, to the batter in the rear, thanks your vidoe's are always on point.
Do you have a Smart Isolator or DC-DC charger?
Haha I recognise that man! 😆
Saved my ass and went above and beyond helping me sort out my fridge issue!
This man is a bloody legend.
Thanks again!!!
Great trick for your ice box is to use salt ice if available. It's colder, stays as ice for longer. Just remember to wipe off the top of your drink before a big scull of your favorite bevy!
You should also keep the car open as much as possible. A fully sealed/closed car will reach crazy hot temps in summer. So leave the windows down a bit and park it under shade if possible, or leave the doors open if your near the car.
Great tip Chris! Cheers for that!
Cheers,
Chad
Yeah, leave the doors open…then flatten your start battery with the interior light…
@@officialWWM It's not rocket science to turn your interior light off buddy, plus LED'S use fuck all battery. 🤣
@@hadster10 well genius, my vehicle doesn’t have led interior lights and you can’t turn them off when you open the doors!
@@officialWWM Definatly sounds like a you problem for having a shit 12v system that can't even deal with a light drawing fuck all amperage. 🤣
Wire a switch in yaaaa genius.
Very well explained thanks mate. Really like your videos.
Opening a chest fridge like this doesnt let much of the cold out at all. Cold air is heavier than hot air, so it sits in the cavity. Its like water.
Thanks for the Tips bud very helpful.🙂
Can't wait to get mine!
That is a good idea about the drink asky if you have the room for it but unfortunately I don't have the room.
Hi Mark, We have a bunch of smaller options, check them out!
Cheers,
Chad
Thanks for the CRACKINGGGGG ideas and info ,,,tick
Always happy to share our RRIPPA vids with ya mate!
Cheers,
Chad.
A janitors retractable key spool makes a good wire holder.
Good video especially with the current housing crisis
You won't get voltage drop without any load!
Otherwise, bonza!
Exactly
Thank u solve my probleme with my 12v probleme
G'Day Legend. Some cracking tips there
Thanks 👍
A tip from My mom, to extend battery time: Forget cooling elements, they take up space! Deep freeze a bottle of milk, and trow it into the fridge before you hit the road. It will release it's energy slowly, and it will not spoil the milk....
How do you reverse the lid to the fridge?
What degree do you set the fridge on to keep it cool
Where can I get a plug for the freezer so I can plug it straight into a wall outlet? I have no idea what they're called and can't find one anywhere.
Inverter mate!!!
well done
I have a camping fridge/freezer. Running as freezer have three deep cycle 150 ampr and of lots of solar but in the morning no start of freezer down to ten volt help have lots off cold things in it newish batteries 6-12 mths old
Hi there, if you can contact us via our 4WD Supacentre Facebook page we can help you with this issue. Kind regards, Jayde.
I hope someone from over seas is watching this thinking "what does cracking mean?"
DownUnderBikeLife seems to be the only “descriptive “ word in half of their vocabularies...😂
Cracking = Good
@@pauladams1156 because typical aussie slang is nsfw
We beat you that's been part of our colloquialisms, started as slang amongst us American Blacks, since the 70s.....
I want to put a 12v fridge in the back of my camper. Question: would additional ventilation be required when the rear hatch is closed, to prevent the fridge from overheating?
Hi Bill, Yes, we definitely recommend you ensure your fridge is getting as much ventilation as possible to prevent it from overheating and causing problems. Regards, Mia
What is his mates name again? 3:44
If i am running a 75lt kings dual zone fridge with 2x100ah agm battery's is a 200w solar blanket enough to keep them charging
Hi there,
For most standard use cases it will be more than enough to keep the batteries topped up, though as with all solar we recommend doublechecking the expected weather as rain can always throw a wrench in things.
Cheers, Andrew
Great advice, thanks.
Love all them videos 🤘🤘
Thanks mate!
Thanks for the great info mate
at small tip for precooling thiings before putting them in icebox or fridge, is putting is ind moving water, like at kreek, stream, or river. No matter the metode, the lower the tempertur of gods befor they go in the icebox/fridge the longer the ice/power last, and de farster the goods get even colder .
My 12 volt refrigerator had an E1 error code. Not sure if error codes are the same for the different brands on the market. Leaving the refrigerator disconnected from current didn't solve my problem. After getting the error code to appear i touched a second button that was opposite of the other on button and the temperature showed up on the display and the error code has stayed off. I made sure that the refrigerator was level because the error code for E1 on one brand of refrigerator was for the fan. I had been moving the refrigerator around reorganizing where I was placing the unit in a different area which could have had a more than 30% pitch causing the error code E1 and problems with the fan. Hope this helps anyone in the future.
Nice tips
These videos are great and very informative. It should have way more views unlike nikkietutorials stupid coming out video that has 23 million views
Error light?? Not on my Engel
02:14 is it just me or was he not pressing any buttons? 🤣
Good video but your voltage drop test was flawed as you need to have load when you test for voltage
Cracking!
Does coolbox comes with insulation cover?
Hi Jamie,
We have combo deals that come with the cover. Check them out on our website www.4wdsupacentre.com.au
Cheers,
Chad.
Have you or any one you know ever used a household solar panel on your 4x4 , if not, do you know if it would work ok??
Voltage is usually too high for most 12v systems. Some solar controllers will accept the voltage but it is less efficient than using an 18V panel.
14.2v at '-' on battery and both sides of fuse mounted on fridge '+' .
14.2v on battery
14.2v on cable for fridge connection to battery.
Still, fridge not turning on. Any other ideas?
Hi there,
Some of our fridge models you are required to hold the power button down to turn the fridge on. If you are not successful with this please don't hesitate to contact us on social@4wdsupacentre.com.au with a screenshot of this comment and your order number.
Regards, Courtney
Say man I live in my van got a 12v cooler. Without plugging into the cig lighter how can I give it 24/7 power?
A "house" battery, aka a second battery, run it on solar alone or solar and off the alternator as well using a VSR switch. That will make you able to run a 12v fridge most of the time.
During daylight and whilst traveling… crank your temp down to -4. Change your night time temp to +4.
My fridge is staying at 11 degrees and is not changing temperature. What is going on?
Hi there, Thank you for reaching out. If you could please contact social@4wdsupacentre.com.au with a video of the fault and your order number, we can look into this for you. Kind regards, Rachael
Awesome
Keep your fridge cold by not opening it and bring an additional ice box for your food and drinks. Haha!
I just spent about $1500 on a fridge, fridge slide, battery, battery box and solar panels and their advice is… “keep your drinks cold by putting them in an esky” haha, Nice one.
Haha yep I just bought a 12v fridge so I can ditch the ice n esky!
what TEMP settings do you run at?
As far as food safety goes, freezer should be -18 and fridge should be between 0-5, both in Celsius.
Cheers much mate:)
Where do you get fridge covers from? can you get custom fridge covers? I got a 12v blizzardbox cooler
Hey Maika, our covers are designed to suit Kings fridges unfortunately we are unable to customer make the covers. Cheers, Kathryn.
You made the same mistake as many campers do. You measured the open voltage at the end of the cable. This is incorrect. You have to do the measurement using the “running” fridge as a load…. Then probe your feed wire with sharp probes to see the voltage. Or use an adapter & probe the connector. The more current being drawn by the load at the end, the more volt drop you will get. This is why you need to use a thick copper cable. The current carrying capacity of a copper cable eg 40A is misleading. Go for 80A cable for less volt drop. See this video link for a better understanding.
ua-cam.com/video/svdcHeSavEY/v-deo.html
Cheers….. TJ in West Australia
Yep you're absolutely spot on mate. I definitely got my info a bit backwards there, what I was doing was testing for a break in the wire. Cheers for the pickup. Brenno
Clickbait. A more appropriate title: "Advice for getting the most out of your car fridge"
A "Cracking" video
Hey there Lenny, please let us know if there is something we can assist you with :)
1st
If you want it to run colder, get rid of the cover for starters, testing shows that a fridge runs cooler without a cover.
That sounds like a design issue. I tested mine with and without the bag using a high resolution thermal imaging camera and its a fairly consistent 3 degrees difference in favour of the bag.
Science tells us insulation is the key, and a well designed bag should do just that.
Why do you make a kkkkchhhhhhhhhh noise when your say the letter C ?
Can't wait to get mine!