Dometic CD 30 Review, 4 months on

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Video Description:
Dometic CD-30 30L Drawer fridge review - 4 months on. Unpaid, unbiased review on this fridge and what I really think of it after having it in the vehicle for a few months. Are they really worth the cost?
This video has been re-uploaded from my previous channel. The previous channel stopped releasing new content in October 2021 with all the old content being moved to this channel. New content started to be released on this channel as of November 17th 2021.
Mick’s 4WD Touring is based around solo touring of NSW and hopefully one day the country. From the NSW Central Coast area (Darkinjung Nura) I try to travel as much as possible on a minimal budget to bring you content that I hope you will not only enjoy but also content that will encourage you to explore more of our amazing country, Australia. I try to bring you informative video content that include the history of the areas I visit as well as other features such as Bush Tucker, Aboriginal sites, Tools, Culture and Language (Dalang).
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You will also find DIY projects such as a custom drawer and camper build for the Pajero, Maintenance Advice along with honest product reviews.
A quick history of Mick:
I have grown up in the Western suburbs of Sydney, Blacktown Area. I often travelled to the NSW Central Coast, camping and holidaying with family around The Entrance, Long Jetty and Norah Head areas. An outdoor lifestyle is something I know all too well with bush walking and fishing a big part of my childhood. While I was still of a young age my Mother (Wiyanga) was a volunteer for WIRES (Wildlife Information & Rescue Services) exposing me to how amazing the Australian Wildlife and Bush really is. This strengthened my love for everything our country has to offer. I also have Dharug heritage which I feel has given me a natural connection and love for country (Nura). Although I learnt very little about my Dharug heritage and anything Aboriginal related through my schooling, I am trying now to learn and grow my knowledge of my people’s culture and way of life. Undertaking a short Dharug Dalang course online to learn the language of my Aboriginal ancestors, I am trying to bring that into my videos to honor and pay respects to all Aboriginal people past, present & future. I am also trying to learn and bring you Aboriginal Bush Tucker, Tool Making, History etc.
Although no longer living on Dharug Nura (Country), having moved to Darkinjung Nura in 2012 with my wife and son I still feel a strong connection to country, my Aboriginal and White ancestors.
Acknowledgment Of Country and People:
I would like to acknowledge my people, the Dharug people past, present & future of what is now known as the Sydney basin. I would also like to acknowledge the Darkinjung People past, present & future for whose country I currently reside on and these videos are produced although not always filmed. Lastly I would like to pay respects and acknowledgment to all Aboriginal people from the different lands across Australia on which country I may be filming these videos. I will do my best to be respectful of the various people, cultures and traditions of all Aboriginal people around this country.

[@robertanderson5796]

Great vid. I’ve just bought a CD 30 after my Engel drawer fridge died after 3 years. I was pretty disappointed with Engels response. They weren’t interested! I also have an Engel 40 litre chest fridge which is 20 years old and still working beautifully. I hope the CD30 lasts a lot longer than the Engel drawer fridge,I guess time will tell.

[@OnCountryWithMick]

Glad you liked the vid and thanks for watching. I've had mine in now for about 2 years and it is still going strong. As I believe was shown in this video I have added some dividers in to stop larger items getting in the way of the thermostat and have not at all had an issue. The fridge has done me very well on my trips.

[@robertanderson5796]

@@OnCountryWithMick Good to hear Mick. I like the divider idea!

[@OnCountryWithMick]

@@robertanderson5796 It sure makes things easier and as mine is separated I can hold a 6 pack in the back section and milk, juice poppers etc in the front all under the thermostat or I could a dozen beers which ever way you want to go lmfao. I also hold 6 small water bottles on the other side across the front. Im not much of a drinker so a 6 pack does me well at a time.

[@robertanderson5796]

@@OnCountryWithMick Like I said earlier, we have a 40 litre chest fridge that we use for food, milk and the like. The drawer fridge is our drink’s fridge. The Engel would hold about 36 cans laying down so as a family the kids the wife and myself were catered for. I’ll be installing the new drawer fridge early next week and can’t wait to see how it performs. PS : We’re now on our second Pajero. Best touring vehicle I’ve driven. The first was an NM we now have an NX. Both Exceeds.

[@OnCountryWithMick]

@@robertanderson5796 good choice I'm vehicles lmfao. I love my NM. I'm sure you would get 36 cans, maybe more standing straight up in the CD30. I've never tried to fill it but sure it can be done.

[@darrengray2309]

Ive just sold my 50ltr fridge and fridge slide and bought the 30ltr Kings drawer fridge with 5 year warranty can't believe how much easier these are to use compared to the normal 12 volt fridges

[@OnCountryWithMick]

The drawer fridge is a great option just a shame they are so expensive over a normal chest style fridge. Don't know how much I would trust the Kings one but I sure would be interested to see how it goes.

[@darrengray2309]

There is a review on KZbin with the Bushmans upright fridge and the new Kings upright fridge and they are identical even using the same compressor

[@OnCountryWithMick]

@@darrengray2309 I think the Kings fridges have for some time been using the same compressor as many others. They are made by some of the bigger brands just rebranded.

[@onemansview]

I am interested by this fridge but in order to do my furnitures correctly I need to know how far does the fridge open because I don't have much space in between two benches. Could you tell me the distance? thanks in advance and keep up the good work.

[@OnCountryWithMick]

Just measured it for you, it opens out 37cm further which for my current build is perfect. I have rebuilt the back end since this video and the drawer is now on the side of my rear door table and this allows me to open it fully and access all of my storage drawer.

[@onemansview]

@@OnCountryWithMick thank you very much. That is very kind of you. 37cm is not so much, I'll be able to place it. Thanks

[@OnCountryWithMick]

@onemansview not a problem. In my latest build of the back end I now have it on the side of my back door which has a drop down table. I can have the table out and open the drawer fully to reach everything which is great. I had my storage drawer there before and couldn't get to the back of it.

[@ballaratst]

Hey mate, I just installed one of these. Did you find that the compressor didn't start up straight away? Took mine a few minutes after switching it on.

[@OnCountryWithMick]

Honestly I don't recall off hand. It was a couple of years back now. I do find it cycles pretty regular but only for a few minutes each time so even though it might show 2 or 3 cycles per hour it generally averages about 5 minutes or so in the hour depending how much it is being opened and what has been put into it. I find putting stuff from the fridge or freezer at home is better than putting room temp stuff in as it doesn't need to cool that down.

[@travellingsweetpea]

Do you normally leave it on in between use or is it powered down? If so do you find it gets musty if left off and closed?

[@OnCountryWithMick]

I leave it on 24/7 as it is powered by my 2nd battery and charged by Solar. I would assume it will be like any other fridge and go horrid if left closed and off. To help reduce smell in a fridge though I heard Metholated spirits and vanilla essences spray works well. I use that in the fridge every time I give it a clean (mostly when it looks dirty or something is spilt). And it does leave a nice fresh smell. The metho self dries.

[@travellingsweetpea]

@@OnCountryWithMick Thanks!

[@OnCountryWithMick]

@@travellingsweetpea No worries at all.

[@mrcayane]

Do you drive along with fridge on ,thanks in advance

[@OnCountryWithMick]

Yes the fridge is on 24/7. I have at times needed to add 240v charging as the solar doesn't always get enough if the car is parked up for a few days at home but it is always on and doesn't use all that much power.

[@mrcayane]

@@OnCountryWithMick is the fridge on when you are driving?

[@OnCountryWithMick]

@@mrcayane Yes. Always on unless Im cleaning it

[@mrcayane]

@@OnCountryWithMick thanks Mick , that's a big help as I have bought a 2nd hand one for my coffee van , cheers ☕️

[@OnCountryWithMick]

@@mrcayane no dramas mate. It is probably the best thing I put in the car and the one thing I never thought I would really want or use. Now it's always got ice cold water so when I finish a walk or something I've got water to cool down.

[@zerobambiro]

I just checked the price on this thing. No way i am gonna by this. Wtf

[@OnCountryWithMick]

It does seem prices have gone up quite considerably since I purchased mine. From memory I paid $699 from Snowys and not they seem to be $899. If you look around you may still find them cheaper. I don't think I would pay the $899 either to be honest. There are other brands that may be cheaper.

[@FuckThatYo]

You can still find them for as low as $620, or as high as $1495! $620, or even $899 is not bad for this product.