Great video! I've had the same unit for over 2 years and it's on a slide in my aluminium canopy. I go off road quite regularly and it copes very well with the rough terrain. The only issue I can report was with the power pug on the unit. It looked fine but would not make contact so no power was getting to it. I bypassed the plug and simply hard wired it. I run 2 90ah batteries that charge from a 160w solar panel or from the alternator while driving. Even when parked up for close to a week under heavy cloud cover, I've never had any problems with the fridge draining the batteries. During the week, I usually have the fridge loaded with water bottles, both frozen and cold, to use at work. When camping, there is plenty of room to carry all the food supplies (including ice creams) for trips away. Other than the power plug issue, I cannot fault this fridge and highly recommend it to anyone! This fridge actually works better than the 240v fridge in my house!
Thanks for doing the video as it is a great real world test. I purchased the same fridge for the same price at the same outlet and I have also been running a test to review power consumption. I am set up in a canopy, not the rear of a car. I had my freezer set at (-18) and fridge set at (+2) degrees. Using solar roof panels only to recharge the battery, I found I was using about 20amps from when the solar stopped supply power (about 5pm) to 6am the following morning) so this averaged about 1.5amps per hour which is similar to your consumption. Yes they are a very good "value for money" option.
Great video mate, I never really considered this fridge but seeing how it performed in the video it’s definitely in the running and $1100 cheaper than a Engel you can’t go wrong.
Nailed it mate. You can near on buy 3 of these for an Engel. I’ve literally flogged this thing. It’s been on the beach a 100 times and still performs flawlessly. Bang for buck, AAAAA+++++ 👌🏽
After watching this great video I will be buying one of these. Most that I have looked at wont work to well once the ambient temp reaches 38degs. This one a 46degs was working well at keeping the temp of the fridge at below 2degs. Thank you for spending the time to make this video.
1.5A/H average draw impressive for a massive 80L fridge and you cooking it in 46c heat. usually i crack my windows a bit to help out . I have a companion zero 45L looks to be a rebadged fridge 45L and it drew like 32ah over 4 days set at 2c but day temps where hovering around 20c. Was rather impressed.
Thanks for the video. Just picked up a 80 litre Oztrail duel , from Anaconda. Been running a Weaco for 10+ years. Still happy with it but need a bigger fridge. Your video was great and helped me decide. Thanks mate.
Nice review mate. Grabbed one last week. Freezer for meat at -10 fridge at 2c 100ah lithium battery and 120w solar. Never missed a beat in 35c heat most days. Old engell gave up after 8 yrs. Only wish the lids were reversable and it had plug points at either end for greater flexibility. For the price its a winner.
I've had one of these for around 2.5 years now and it's been my favorite fridge so far, and this is the 7th 12v fridge I've had over the years. It's quieter than any of the Danfoss/Secop based fridges I've had in the past. I've never had it struggle yet in heat. I like the LG compressor. The only thing that annoys me about this fridge is the basket that doesn't create a barrier over the area where you would keeps eggs and salad etc (above the motor) I don't know whether newer models have remedied this?
great video. just got one today. if you chilled it before your trip then take the 6ah off to chill it and you'd be around the 31 32ah for the 24 hours. that's pretty good 👌
Thanks for your good review method and details. But 0 degrees Celsius is not a tough test, and I would have liked to see it reviewed as a freezer too, *especially* whether it really does freeze down to -18 Celsius (or if it can't, what can it freeze down to), and how much power it uses to keep things at -18 Celsius, or whatever the real-life minimum is. This is the acid test that sorts the men from the boys, and it has to perform as a freezer too, surely!
still a top video thanks heaps, and i do like beer 1 side, food the other side for a short stay. i bet frozen steak or similar in food side would stay frozen awhile at 1 or 2 deg..
@@InfxusAdventures 4wd supacentre sell the plug with an Anderson connection for just under $20 i grabbed 1 the other day and kept original plug aside just for warranty.
Thanks for the video that's really helped .. Off to get one this weekend there down to $699 again .. Pretty new to the Camping game .. Was looking at a VoltX 12V 100ah LiFePO4 Lithium Battery with a 150W Solar panel .. That should do the trick hey ?
Great review! with the real world simulations! How is she performing a year out? It would be interesting to see how this fridge stands the test of time!
I’ve literally flogged that crap out of it. It’s spent over 3 months in total on the beach and we know how sell harsh an environment that is. It still looks and performs as new. Grab one, you will not regret it 👍🏽
Sure do. Still strapped in the back of my 80. Prolly done 20 trips and it has not missed a single beat! It’s a beast of a fridge. Actually, your comment has got me thinking I should do a follow up vblog 👍🏽 Cheers mate 🍺
Heh mate, awesome video :) just wondering what the dimensions are Without the hinges/latches? I have a drop slide that measures 530mm wide. Would be awesome if this fits ;)
Great video test. You say you are running 2x 150A AGM Batteries, did you check the voltage state the next morning to see how much power was consumed ? We’re you also running solar input or just power from your batteries? The reason I ask is I have a 1x 135A AGM and 25A dc dc charger and not sure if it will cope, what are your thoughts.
Voltage doesn’t really show usage. The amps used does. I use solar in my setup but didn’t have it hooked up for this test. I just ran off fully charged batteries. I think provided you run your vehicle for a few hours every day, your setup should be fine. I would suggest you get solar though for when your sitting still.
Curious to know what its like 9 months on? I'm considering one and a ark pak 730 power box with a 105ah battery. Thinking of this method for the portability of a fridge between 2 cars.
I've owned one for 20 months now. cheap and nasty, hard to keep the inside clean as it is like aluminium foil type lining and marks easily with the baskets rattling around, not like an easy to clean solid plastic liner in other fridges. Plus if you spill something inside is not easy to clean up due to the sharp internal corners that eventually become mouldy. But the biggest issue for me, on a recent camping trip it suddenly decided it wont go below 5 degrees. set it lower to like 2 degrees and the compressor runs non stop, so obviously something has packed up and I'm battling with a warranty claim as of now as comes with a 2 year warranty. When new, and for the first few months I thought it was a good for the price, but to see what something is really like a long term review is needed. for me minus one star.
I should give an update, contacted Oztrail who got back to me quickly and said to take it to a local assessor. within 3 days I was told the fridge had lost all of its refrigerant and was unrepairable and to return it to anaconda. so I returned it my loczl anaconda store with the paperwork and they refunded me in full the entire sum that I paid for it. doesnt get better than that and I a new found respect for both oztrail anaconda @@InfxusAdventures
The cover is great for protection of the body but actually hinders slightly the cooling efficiency. I’m more in favour of efficiency. Your call what’s important to you.
@@InfxusAdventures yah I did see that. I purchased the fridge yesterday, so far sitting in the lounge it’s working perfectly haha, I’m testing to see how long it runs on an old car battery I have here.
Hey im interested in the fridge but have been really struggling to find your slide or one slide that fits how wide the fridge is. Any help would be awesome
Hey, thanks for the sub. I’m not completely familiar with Engel plugs, but as they have 2 pins, they’ll be + & - same as the Oztrail plug, so shouldn’t be an issue.
i just brought a aldi one and what a pice of shit fridge set a 3 dg but it runs at -22 my mate said by the oz trail he has had one 3 years no problems it has been running 6 weeks no stop at my house and it works fine so im taking eldi one back and guna drive 200km to bye a oz trail
@@InfxusAdventures thanks for your reply mate I got the 80l today I set fridge at 0 but the temp says -6 so i set it to +3 and it is sitting at about-2 does yours show about 5 colder than the set temp the freezer is spot on
@@InfxusAdventures only a few bottles of water its only 4dg out now i left it over night your wright though when i fill it up more it will be ok thanks for reply 👍
Great video!
I've had the same unit for over 2 years and it's on a slide in my aluminium canopy.
I go off road quite regularly and it copes very well with the rough terrain.
The only issue I can report was with the power pug on the unit.
It looked fine but would not make contact so no power was getting to it.
I bypassed the plug and simply hard wired it.
I run 2 90ah batteries that charge from a 160w solar panel or from the alternator while driving.
Even when parked up for close to a week under heavy cloud cover, I've never had any problems with the fridge draining the batteries.
During the week, I usually have the fridge loaded with water bottles, both frozen and cold, to use at work.
When camping, there is plenty of room to carry all the food supplies (including ice creams) for trips away.
Other than the power plug issue, I cannot fault this fridge and highly recommend it to anyone!
This fridge actually works better than the 240v fridge in my house!
Thanks for doing the video as it is a great real world test. I purchased the same fridge for the same price at the same outlet and I have also been running a test to review power consumption. I am set up in a canopy, not the rear of a car. I had my freezer set at (-18) and fridge set at (+2) degrees. Using solar roof panels only to recharge the battery, I found I was using about 20amps from when the solar stopped supply power (about 5pm) to 6am the following morning) so this averaged about 1.5amps per hour which is similar to your consumption. Yes they are a very good "value for money" option.
great to see you r using as fridge an freezer and showing amp usage thanks
Just reluctantly gave up my gas fridge and bought one of these, grateful for your honest review. Got mine for 699..
Love a grass roots review for real-world evaluations and no bias!
Thanks mate, appreciated 👍🏽
Great video mate, I never really considered this fridge but seeing how it performed in the video it’s definitely in the running and $1100 cheaper than a Engel you can’t go wrong.
Nailed it mate. You can near on buy 3 of these for an Engel. I’ve literally flogged this thing. It’s been on the beach a 100 times and still performs flawlessly. Bang for buck, AAAAA+++++ 👌🏽
After watching this great video I will be buying one of these. Most that I have looked at wont work to well once the ambient temp reaches 38degs. This one a 46degs was working well at keeping the temp of the fridge at below 2degs. Thank you for spending the time to make this video.
Great video there mate, i like your no BS approach! Keep up the great work!
Cheers bud, thanks for watching. Hope you subscribed for future vids 😎
I have been skeptical with this brand but after watching this great video of yours made decide to get one myself. Thanks mate 👍.
Thanks for watching. I think you will be very happy with your purchase. I certainly am 👍🏽
Great review, cheers,
They are a bit bulky, but like you said, very well insulated.
Got one yesterday after watching this review, it's amazing on the battery, minimal amperage.
I think I should hit Anaconda up for a kickback lol. Cheers mate 👍🏽
1.5A/H average draw impressive for a massive 80L fridge and you cooking it in 46c heat. usually i crack my windows a bit to help out . I have a companion zero 45L looks to be a rebadged fridge 45L and it drew like 32ah over 4 days set at 2c but day temps where hovering around 20c. Was rather impressed.
Cheers mate, thanks for watching 👍🏽
Solid review!
Thanks for the video. Just picked up a 80 litre Oztrail duel , from Anaconda. Been running a Weaco for 10+ years. Still happy with it but need a bigger fridge. Your video was great and helped me decide. Thanks mate.
No worries mate, thanks for watching 👍🏽
Nice review mate. Grabbed one last week. Freezer for meat at -10 fridge at 2c 100ah lithium battery and 120w solar. Never missed a beat in 35c heat most days. Old engell gave up after 8 yrs. Only wish the lids were reversable and it had plug points at either end for greater flexibility. For the price its a winner.
Awesome video thanks mate
Great review and solid torture test mate.
Thanks mate 👍🏽
Great real life review mate.considering getting one now
Really appreciate that mate and thanks for the sub 👍🏽
That’s a bloody good test we’ll done. Im thinking this test has helped me make up my mind. Cheers mate.
Thanks mate, appreciated. You won’t be disappointed 👍🏽
I've had one of these for around 2.5 years now and it's been my favorite fridge so far, and this is the 7th 12v fridge I've had over the years. It's quieter than any of the Danfoss/Secop based fridges I've had in the past. I've never had it struggle yet in heat. I like the LG compressor. The only thing that annoys me about this fridge is the basket that doesn't create a barrier over the area where you would keeps eggs and salad etc (above the motor) I don't know whether newer models have remedied this?
great video. just got one today. if you chilled it before your trip then take the 6ah off to chill it and you'd be around the 31 32ah for the 24 hours. that's pretty good 👌
Cheers mate, thanks for watching. They’re a great fridge for sure 👍🏽
Great video mate just letting you know brought one on the 7/1/2022 still $699.00 cheers keep up the great work 👍
Thanks buddy. They’re seriously great value at that price 👌🏽
Bloody good test mate, really accurate real-time test, well done.
Thanks mate, appreciated 👍🏽
Fantastic review mate!! 👌 Thanks heaps!!
Thanks for the review mate I just bought one today will be testing it next week off camping 👍
Nice work mate, cant go wrong. I’ve given mine a serious workout since the video and it’s still workin like a trouper 👏🏽
Exactly the info we needed cheers mate great video!
Thanks mate. Working on a 2 year update now.
Great review. Goes to show you don’t need to spend a fortune to get a good fridge.
Thanks mate and your spot on 👍🏽
Really well presented review with straight to the point facts.
Thanks for your good review method and details. But 0 degrees Celsius is not a tough test, and I would have liked to see it reviewed as a freezer too, *especially* whether it really does freeze down to -18 Celsius (or if it can't, what can it freeze down to), and how much power it uses to keep things at -18 Celsius, or whatever the real-life minimum is. This is the acid test that sorts the men from the boys, and it has to perform as a freezer too, surely!
Nicely done man. One thing that would have been nice is to do the test with one side set as a freezer to get a real idea of power usage.
Nice work mate! Thanks for the upload :)
Hubby and I just picked one up on sale. Hope it is as good as you say 👍great review 😎
Thanks. Went camping twice last month and it rocked super cold beer and no flat batteries 👍🏽
Great vid mate nice 80 series too!
Thanks bud. She’s a beast 💪🏽
Great simple review. Well done mate
Thanks mate 👍🏽
Nice one champ.
Thanks bud 👊🏽
Subscribe for the upcoming 2 year update 👍🏽
Great video, just picked up the mammoth 125L for $499 at Anaconda will see how it goes.
That’s a great price mate, well done 👍🏽
Yeah i just bought one for the same price.
45ltr is $479 too 🤙
Nice and detailed review. Picked up 125L from Anaconda for $499.00. Excellent discount as well.
Can anyone email me the product manual. I can't find it online.
Thank you for the very comprehensive review.
Thank-you for watching 😀
A great review, well done. I picked up the 57L yesterday on sale.
Thanks mate, glad it helped with your decision. They’re are great value fridge 👍🏽
Excellent video mate. You're a legend!
Cheers mate 👍🏽
Great vid mate. About to go and grab one. Thanks
Cheers bud. You won’t be disappointed 👍🏽
Great review, sold me. im getting one this afternoon
Thanks mate 👍🏽
Good on you mate, simple honest vid mate, subscribed 👍
Cheers mate, appreciated 👍🏽
and i agree i love the low amp draw
4wd supacentre sell the plug with an Anderson connection for just under $20 i grabbed 1 the other day and kept original plug aside
Great review mate 👍
Thanks mate, appreciated 👍🏽
Very thorough review!! thanks for making it :-)
Thank-you for watching 👍🏽
Mate this is a cracker of a review, well done.
Thanks mate, appreciated 👍🏽
still a top video thanks heaps, and i do like beer 1 side, food the other side for a short stay. i bet frozen steak or similar in food side would stay frozen awhile at 1 or 2 deg..
Cheers mate. Spot on, I’m actually at Double Island now and have stuff still frozen in the food side after 2 days set on 1°
@@InfxusAdventures 4wd supacentre sell the plug with an Anderson connection for just under $20 i grabbed 1 the other day and kept original plug aside just for warranty.
I did enjoy it and you told me how much readies it would cost thanks buddy.
Good onya mate, appreciated 👍🏽
Hey brother thanks for this review I think I have made my decision
Thanks for ya honest thoughts 👍😎
Cheers mate 🍺👍🏽
Great honest review mate. Well done
Thanks buddy, appreciate it 👍🏽
Thanks for the video that's really helped .. Off to get one this weekend there down to $699 again .. Pretty new to the Camping game .. Was looking at a VoltX 12V 100ah LiFePO4 Lithium Battery with a 150W Solar panel .. That should do the trick hey ?
Hey Keith, thanks for watching. I heard good reports on VoltX batteries and 150W should do it providing your only using the battery for the fridge.
Very well done. Very meaningful real life review. Thanks for making the effort.
Cheers, appreciated 👍🏽
Great review! with the real world simulations! How is she performing a year out? It would be interesting to see how this fridge stands the test of time!
Thanks mate. Still got lovely cold beer and she’s spent some serious time on the beach 👍🏽
A class review 👏
Thanks mate, that’s really appreciated. You might have just spurred me on to get my act together and do another 👍🏽
Great review
Thank you. Appreciated 👍🏽
Great review!
Cheers mate 👍🏽
12p0 today for the 100 liter but its branded companion
Thanks for the review! Noticed they were $699 again so jumped on some reviews.
Is it still working well mate?
I’ve literally flogged that crap out of it. It’s spent over 3 months in total on the beach and we know how sell harsh an environment that is. It still looks and performs as new. Grab one, you will not regret it 👍🏽
Hey mate good video on the product, do you still have it now and how it is running for the last few years.
Sure do. Still strapped in the back of my 80. Prolly done 20 trips and it has not missed a single beat! It’s a beast of a fridge. Actually, your comment has got me thinking I should do a follow up vblog 👍🏽 Cheers mate 🍺
@@InfxusAdventures No worries, thanks for the feedback.
Heh mate, awesome video :) just wondering what the dimensions are Without the hinges/latches?
I have a drop slide that measures 530mm wide. Would be awesome if this fits ;)
Thankyou
Absolutely welcome mate 👍🏽
Great video test. You say you are running 2x 150A AGM Batteries, did you check the voltage state the next morning to see how much power was consumed ? We’re you also running solar input or just power from your batteries? The reason I ask is I have a 1x 135A AGM and 25A dc dc charger and not sure if it will cope, what are your thoughts.
Voltage doesn’t really show usage. The amps used does. I use solar in my setup but didn’t have it hooked up for this test. I just ran off fully charged batteries. I think provided you run your vehicle for a few hours every day, your setup should be fine. I would suggest you get solar though for when your sitting still.
Three years on, would you still recommend this fridge?
Absolutely! lt gets used 6-8 times a year and is still powering along nicely.
@@InfxusAdventures awesome to hear, you’ve helped me make my decision. You’re a blessing mate cheers.
all done
Thanks buddy, appreciated 👍🏽
Curious to know what its like 9 months on?
I'm considering one and a ark pak 730 power box with a 105ah battery. Thinking of this method for the portability of a fridge between 2 cars.
Working like a boss! Just did a 2 week trip to Fraser, never missed a beat 👌🏽
Awesome thanks.
Might be the way to go as it'll only be used here and there..
@@dennisgallen7339 yeah mate, seriously can’t go wrong for the coin 👍🏽
I've owned one for 20 months now. cheap and nasty, hard to keep the inside clean as it is like aluminium foil type lining and marks easily with the baskets rattling around, not like an easy to clean solid plastic liner in other fridges. Plus if you spill something inside is not easy to clean up due to the sharp internal corners that eventually become mouldy. But the biggest issue for me, on a recent camping trip it suddenly decided it wont go below 5 degrees. set it lower to like 2 degrees and the compressor runs non stop, so obviously something has packed up and I'm battling with a warranty claim as of now as comes with a 2 year warranty.
When new, and for the first few months I thought it was a good for the price, but to see what something is really like a long term review is needed. for me minus one star.
That’s unfortunate. I’m coming up to 3 years now without a hitch and it’s been flogged.
I should give an update, contacted Oztrail who got back to me quickly and said to take it to a local assessor. within 3 days I was told the fridge had lost all of its refrigerant and was unrepairable and to return it to anaconda. so I returned it my loczl anaconda store with the paperwork and they refunded me in full the entire sum that I paid for it. doesnt get better than that and I a new found respect for both oztrail anaconda @@InfxusAdventures
Do you think the cover they sell is worth getting?
The cover is great for protection of the body but actually hinders slightly the cooling efficiency. I’m more in favour of efficiency. Your call what’s important to you.
@@InfxusAdventures that was kind of my thinking too, if it wasn’t $150 I’d give it a crack but I think I’ll just grab the fridge.
Thanks
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@@InfxusAdventures yah I did see that. I purchased the fridge yesterday, so far sitting in the lounge it’s working perfectly haha, I’m testing to see how long it runs on an old car battery I have here.
hi so you only use it as a fridge on both sides not a freezer
No, haven’t used it as a freezer as we prefer drinks one side, food the other. Been away 2 weeks like this and it’s works for us.
Hey im interested in the fridge but have been really struggling to find your slide or one slide that fits how wide the fridge is. Any help would be awesome
Hey mate, thanks for watching. I’ve found that the fridge still slides fine on Kings draws even if the fridge overhangs the actual slide.
$599 every few months on special from Anaconda. Normal price is $699.
Choice real world review.
Cheers mate.
Hey mate have you run it as fridge freezer? If so what side did you run as freezer?
Nah mate, never have. I just use the small side a few degrees colder as it’s the beer side.
@@InfxusAdventures no stress mate have a good one
With Replacing the plug, can it be changed to one of the 2 pin Engle plug?
Hey, thanks for the sub. I’m not completely familiar with Engel plugs, but as they have 2 pins, they’ll be + & - same as the Oztrail plug, so shouldn’t be an issue.
G'day, how does it take to get to temperature from warm?
Depends on what you put in it. Fill it with cold beer and it reaches temp within an hour.
@@InfxusAdventures thanks for replying.. Mine was definitely dead on arrival. Temperature stay 19 and 18 for 3 hours
599 at the moment
Whats it like after a few months
Great. Have done 2x2 week long trips to Fraser and Teewah, has not missed a beat 👍🏽
@@InfxusAdventures Thanks mate also enjoyed your other videos
Awesome glad you enjoyed them. I have another few camping trip vids on the cards. Just so freakin busy with work. Hope you subbed 👍🏽
Hey mate what battery do you run?
Running 2x150a AGM’s. Am keen to reduce weight soon so will be switching to a single 200A Lithium
i just brought a aldi one and what a pice of shit fridge set a 3 dg but it runs at -22
my mate said by the oz trail he has had one 3 years no problems
it has been running 6 weeks no stop at my house and it works fine
so im taking eldi one back and guna drive 200km to bye a oz trail
Mate I guarantee you, you’ll be happy with the Oztrail. I haven’t had a bad report yet 👍🏽
@@InfxusAdventures thanks for your reply mate I got the 80l today I set fridge at 0 but the temp says -6 so i set it to +3 and it is sitting at about-2 does yours show about 5 colder than the set temp the freezer is spot on
@@toby621 have you got stuff in it? Mine will go way under when I 1st start it up but once it’s loaded up and settles down, it’s pretty spot on.
@@InfxusAdventures only a few bottles of water its only 4dg out now i left it over night your wright though when i fill it up more it will be ok thanks for reply 👍