Dometic CF-18 12 volt refrigerator

[@micheltheflambonian]

Hands down for you, that you got "the sound" of this box in your video!!! 🙏👍🍻🕊🇩🇪🌻

[@clintprice2123]

Glad you received it as promised and see it's working very well. These recent purchases will provide comfort and relieve stress as you no longer have to go get ice or worry about if anything will spoil etc. it's all well worth all that you spent. Keep the videos coming, they are enjoyable.

[@gypsyhobo3016]

Evidently these are great little refrigerators, seems most all the van dwellers use them. It looks pretty well built and sturdy. You've hit the big time now, lol. Thanks for all the information on this, we that are planning to go out into the full time road life really appreciate the coverage on this stuff, lol, Rusty's Infomercials. Stay Free People!

[@PeterScott32]

Purchased the new model Dometic CFF 45 model a couple of weeks ago, it is side opening on both sides without reversing the lid, both sides open... I have not turned it off, with a 3 year warranty... I'll be testing that out... I've been on one camping trip in 35C / 95F degree heat, works a treat with no problems , very quiet and I'm very impressed so far, we'll see how she goes as my fridge will be running all of the time not just on camping trips.

[@PeterScott32]

@@rusty78609 The reason I got one ;)

[@leann4925]

The Dometic CF-18 is awesome and holds what you need to be out camping. Yea! No more melting ice and having to run and get it. Thanks! Be safe and have a great day.

[@SteelDriving]

Boy the price on these has gone through the roof!! They're now $493 on Amazon. Anyone seen them cheaper anywhere? Thanks for the great video.

[@CommonSensePhilosophy]

Yeah whats the deal with that?

[@jeffreyclement3564]

You really have to hit up your local distributor. I love amazon. But there are plenty of things there (Like this type of fridge) that they not only over price on amazon. But you end up buying the old models and will never know unless you check the details of your fridge. I'm saving between 300$ to 500$ by going local and getting the website price.

[@ryw5862]

You've got almost all the comforts of home now, there in your White Tornado, Rusty. Polish That Diamond !!!

[@onrycodger]

I'm glad you finally got your fridge. Now, I'm anxious to see how well it's gonna work out. Not a bad looking unit. Ice cold beer for Rusty tonite, LOL

[@Wayman_Simmang]

very nice. thanks for showing the fridge.. should make things so much easier for you rusty!

[@johnhenry7010]

You're going to love the new frig and solar, I know I do, one tip for the no see um's that works for me, the dryer sheet things you throw in the dryer to make your clothes smell good, I hang a few in my Ford Freestyle and wipe my clothes down with them, in close quarters it's always worked for me, plus the skin so soft homemade spray, I'm sure you've tried them but thought I'd throw it out there anyway, another way is head north or for high ground which is what I'm doing now, and I know you know that one :0) , keep up the video's, enjoy them a lot, hope to cross trails with you one day, John Henry

[@JimBurwellsPetiquetteHouston]

Rusty - good info on the Dometic - but a quick queston: If it were unplugged for 8-10 hours, could you expect that your food would stay refrigerated if the lid were closed tight and contents undisturbed?

[@DavidLorellHoskins]

The left side goes deep! -- I didn't realize that -- It really does pack a lot!

[@theoldfarmerswife5915]

David Lorell good evening David, our buddy Rusty is turning his humble home into a castle

[@DavidLorellHoskins]

Wife&Farmer -- He sure is, isn't he! 🌳👍🌲 Are you enjoying this ride as much as I am?

[@1timby]

Glad you got your new toy. I've always been impressed wth those type of fridges.

[@tracy3066]

Holy cow Rusty. I'm just about ready to put down a deposit on a brand new 2017 Roadtrek. I'm getting it for a bargain price of 106K LOL (I did some add-ons but not as much as I would have liked.) I added on 2 extra batteries for a total of 4 6volt batteries. I added on the underhood generator. 200 watts of Solar from the factory. I added a tv for rainy days. And I might add in their volt start system. (I'm still deciding on that) I'm going to be letting the big bucks fly soon! But I will be all geared up to go to the RTR and be able to boondock on the BLM land. I figure it's worth the money to be able to spend more time with my grandsons and take them fun places. Also I will save a bunch of money buy now having to pay for campgrounds. I instructed Roadtrek to leave any decals off my van and removing the front bumper and adding on a grill to make it more like a work van. (That's why I'm also ordering it in white) I can't wait to get out their with my new RT! I'm going to be in the situation you were in when you were going to order your scamp and it will be at least several months before I get it. I'm ok with that as long as I get it by 12/31/17. I heard some day you might also try to get a Roadtrek. You can get one pretty cheap if you get a well taken care of older one. I heard the older Dodge Roadtreks are very good and are lasting 20+ years and still going strong. It's just getting one that has been well taken care of. When I was originally going to buy used I say tons of them in TX!

[@2261greg]

Enjoy Rusty! I love the fridge!

[@brianpetersen3429]

Love the phrase... "look upon my wealth ye mighty and weep".

[@hovermaster939]

One of the caveats that I learned about my ARB unit was that regular auto wiring to the (accessory plug) in the vehicle was not healthy enough to supply the necessary amps to run the unit. 12-14 gauge wiring is too thin, which is what was used in my truck. Don't know if your solar guy mentioned that to you. I've talked to him about a Zamp accessory I needed so I know he knows his stuff.

[@jameswilliams6160]

looks nice Mr. Rusty. Living the life. I really enjoy your videos!

[@officalNAT]

Warning Dometic no longer sells parts or supports the CF-18 as of the middle of 2019. Good refrigerator as long as it keeps working.

[@rusty78609]

good info

[@jfvanokkie]

Nice fridge Rusty, it's all coming together, have a nice evening.

[@garydavis786]

The fridge looks great. I think I'll have to get me one.

[@cindyc-thedogsandme.]

Hi Rusty, I just bought this frig. I decided you are correct, I will need a good frig and solar. I got solar also. I had the fan already. I have the Lucie lights and the little cooker you plug into cig lighter. Thanks

[@tobiaswittenmeier1877]

I have this box too. You must be very careful with the control dial otherwise everythin inside is a big ice block...

[@Andy-ir1sj]

CF-18 ..the 18 probably means its a 1.8 cubic foot of usable space inside. ! also if you find that it bounces around too much where it is when you travel, you might wanna put it as near the front as you can for a smother ride ..cheers !!

[@shavedbald2]

Your great; I like your input, knowledge & experience. Thank you-

[@theoldfarmerswife5915]

Getting your travel home just the way you like it

[@cdlady54_95]

Danfoss is what you want to see in the description. American made and highly reliable.

[@G55-j9z]

So Rusty how did your trip go and how did the fridge/freezer work out on your trip, did it hold enough food/supplies for the days you were away, anyway mate great video and thanks for posting it, don't forget to give us an update, thanks again.

[@mmqqq8246]

Im a complete newbiehow do I hook that up to a battery ?? I heard you say you can get a regular plug for shore power but how do i run this without using the car battery

[@avlisk]

My Dometic is a CFX-35US. I wasn't aware of the CF line when I got it, and don't know the differences. Does anyone here know how the CFX line differs from the CF line? Thanks.

[@TheNhrider]

Rusty, Cant wait to see just how much you can pack in this refrigerator. I'm heading to Texas the last week of June and it sure would be a nice addition to my van. No solar here but I do have a 212ah battery that charges off the alternator with an isolator when the van is running. I think the battery weighs 832,000 pounds when lifting it. (smiles)((that's when I tried to lift it)) Usually it runs my locksmith Key and Code machines, lights and charges my laptop. I'm thinking this is an awesome addition for my Texas trip if it holds enough. 4 beers won't do the trick if adding some food. Should I go bigger? Hate to have to install solar at this time.

[@pjfrog10]

I am jealous! Happy for you.

[@lillianballard4422]

Hay u, I counted the seconds for your camera to adjust when you moved to a treeed area,because it was very dark. it was about 6 seconds. Then it came up and very pretty.. So talk without moving for about 8. secs. So then you moved left, and it kept up pretty good, except the trees,which I love, and readjusted Faster! ??? Figure that one out!!! ?You work better in your white house than t. lol

[@MacgyverSharon]

Do you know how long the CF 18 will run on a fully charged AGM before you must recharge it? Thanks for the info video ☺

[@user-my8zo8uh3n]

Ive had mine on 100 ah agm with it used as fridge control on 10 oclock get close to 4 days

[@trailerparkhomesteader308]

Thank you for sharing. I really enjoy your videos

[@jeannettedickson3646]

Hi Rusty, do you have a fuse connected to your fridge? If so, can you make a video about it? Thanks

[@jeannettedickson3646]

Okay thanks. I was reading that some use fuses for their appliances

[@robinengland5799]

Looks great, how is the 300 watt inverter working out? Thought about getting one!

[@mrbottomfeeder]

rusty you should have gotten a bigger refrigerator to hold more cold beer??

[@TSunshineful]

So is more solar amps going into battery than the total amount of amps the fan and refrigerator are using? Will these run all night even though no more amps are coming in from the solar? I know these are stupid questions...sorry...but I'm trying to understand this.

[@TSunshineful]

I just looked on Amazon and found this Dometic CF-018-D65-B - is that the same one? I could not find what kind of compressor it has. How did you find out? Did you know it's made in China?

[@TSunshineful]

Great, just ordered a Dometic, didn't say what the compressor was though. It was only 331.84 today.

[@Milesco]

@ Moon Dancer: Not stupid questions at all. If at all possible, you want the total output of your solar system to exceed your usage, so that the excess goes to the battery and keeps it fully charged. And yes, it's good to know if your battery has enough capacity to keep your fridge running through the night.

[@TSunshineful]

I went to a mechanic and asked him to install a stinger sgp32 200a battery isolator relay in my Jeep Patriot just to use for my Dometic CF-18. He suggested I get a Jump N Carry/ Booster Pk 1100 Peak Amps instead. It has a 12 V plug on it and holds a charge for quite a while before needing to be plugged in to DC to get recharged. This is to be used only while traveling and I sleep in the jeep. What is your opinion on getting a Jump Starter to power my Dometic?

[@Milesco]

Doesn't sound like a good idea. Those hand-held jump starters are designed to deliver a lot of current for a very short period of time. But they don't have much capacity. (That's why they're light enough to hold in your hands.) Also, because they're designed for starting and not for deep cycle use, running them down (as will happen if you try to use one for powering a refrigerator) will shorten their lifespan, especially if you do it repeatedly. Your original idea was much better -- use a deep cycle battery, and then use a battery isolator if you want to charge it using the car's electrical system while avoiding running down the car's own starting battery.

[@huntsue2]

Looks good! About 12 trout or 1 very small deer? With other food it is good!

[@scottthompson8875]

cool have fun camping rusty did you get your fridge

[@scottthompson8875]

your welcome rusty

[@TheSirol36]

Nice video thank you for posting have been looking at this unit for a long time.... Shared on twitter .... Sub. 5.5---- views 2030

[@Hamad.Kuwaitt]

Nice review

[@SYKOMORF]

Parts no longer available ! 'Living free' posted about this recently (2020).

[@Ary769]

It's a beauty.

[@fernwehforevertearofjoy409]

The White House is quickly becoming a Palace!☺ Now you can sit back and 'chill'❄

[@ChhandaDas1961]

The compressor isn't daws or voss ... it is Danfoss ...

[@UncleBuckle50]

Mmmmm... Cold beer

[@thecoateslovestrollschanne3708]

that's swell. you could use it as a toilet and a fridge. Woooooo

[@beatsbybaron]

9:16 haha

[@danboquist]

Danfoss compressor. Supposedly that compressor is the shit (good).

[@muzguz7276]

Danfos compressor