I bought a 1999 built Coromal Pioneer XC in 2016 with the original Electrolux 3 way fridge fitted - still runs brilliantly today on all 3 systems. I’ve replaced the freezer door self closing hinges and cleaned out the pilot light burner jet and it fires up on gas every time. Couldn’t ask for better quality.
Absolutely love these videos. The awning one came in handy for me just last night at 4am lol Was wondering if you could do one on how to read the red arc managers screens in more detail eg the watts and what’s coming in and out during the day and what your solar panels are bringing in to the battery and what’s coming is going out? From a person who’s never read them before as perspective :) Also maybe one on the grid supply and ac switches and fuses etc?? Thanks for all the information. Saves me a few phone calls to you guys haha
I bought a new van in 2014, minus appliances. I had to buy a 3 way, because compressor fridges didn’t fit the opening! I don’t know if they are the same size now though! I really wanted a compressor fridge, but I did get a good price on my van. I spent the money I saved on the appliances. I fitted a Thetford ceramic bowl electric flush toilet, Ibis 3 aircon, Swift forced oven with wok burner & one ceramic hot plate, Swift stainless steel 28ltr dual fuel hot water unit & two Fiamma reversible fans in the ensuite, one to suck in & one to suck out! Great in summer!
The 12v and 240v heating elements in Dometic 3way are rated the same, around 170w, so why would you think the cooling capacity be any different whether on 12v or 240v
If the solar panels are putting in say 3amps (due to low light, cloud etc) & the fridge is using 8amps then your on board batteries will not top up. Bit like having a bucket with a hole in it allowing 8 litres of water/min out while you're trying to pour in 3 litres/min.
If the solar is providing 3 amps & the fridge is using 8 amps then the 3 amps is chewed by the fridge & a further 5 drawn from the battery therefore the 3 amps never benefits the batteries.
No fridge does draw all of the time but my point is you only have one source of power to rely on when camping. If you have a week of overcast/drizzling rain then you may struggle. Easy to say I'll move on but that may mean a 500km trip diversion just to get sun/solar input that may or may not keep up to your power needs. Besides, while on holiday the fridge will need to be on 24/7, even the sun doesn't shine in one location 24/7.
Great video. You could probably sell ice to eskimos!
Good to see you back doing videos. Always enjoyable and informative to watch
I bought a 1999 built Coromal Pioneer XC in 2016 with the original Electrolux 3 way fridge fitted - still runs brilliantly today on all 3 systems. I’ve replaced the freezer door self closing hinges and cleaned out the pilot light burner jet and it fires up on gas every time. Couldn’t ask for better quality.
Now that was an educational and professional video. Well done.
Hopefully you enjoyed your camping trip, fantastic overview appreciated and valued
Absolutely love these videos. The awning one came in handy for me just last night at 4am lol
Was wondering if you could do one on how to read the red arc managers screens in more detail eg the watts and what’s coming in and out during the day and what your solar panels are bringing in to the battery and what’s coming is going out? From a person who’s never read them before as perspective :)
Also maybe one on the grid supply and ac switches and fuses etc??
Thanks for all the information. Saves me a few phone calls to you guys haha
Glad we've been able to help! We'll have a look at doing a Redarc video soon 👍
I bought a new van in 2014, minus appliances. I had to buy a 3 way, because compressor fridges didn’t fit the opening! I don’t know if they are the same size now though! I really wanted a compressor fridge, but I did get a good price on my van. I spent the money I saved on the appliances. I fitted a Thetford ceramic bowl electric flush toilet, Ibis 3 aircon, Swift forced oven with wok burner & one ceramic hot plate, Swift stainless steel 28ltr dual fuel hot water unit & two Fiamma reversible fans in the ensuite, one to suck in & one to suck out! Great in summer!
Good onya champ....😂
The van was a canceled order! And I knew someone from where I purchased it, so I got the option & they made money from the cancellation 😂
My boat has a compressor fridge, was hoping for info regarding 12v v 24v, also advantage or not of eutectic.
The 12v and 240v heating elements in Dometic 3way are rated the same, around 170w, so why would you think the cooling capacity be any different whether on 12v or 240v
If the solar panels are putting in say 3amps (due to low light, cloud etc) & the fridge is using 8amps then your on board batteries will not top up. Bit like having a bucket with a hole in it allowing 8 litres of water/min out while you're trying to pour in 3 litres/min.
So.....where does the 3 amps (water) go ? ?
If the solar is providing 3 amps & the fridge is using 8 amps then the 3 amps is chewed by the fridge & a further 5 drawn from the battery therefore the 3 amps never benefits the batteries.
The compressor fridge doesn’t draw 8 amps all of the time. Only when the compressor is running. Allowing solar to charge battery.
No fridge does draw all of the time but my point is you only have one source of power to rely on when camping. If you have a week of overcast/drizzling rain then you may struggle. Easy to say I'll move on but that may mean a 500km trip diversion just to get sun/solar input that may or may not keep up to your power needs. Besides, while on holiday the fridge will need to be on 24/7, even the sun doesn't shine in one location 24/7.