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.
@Brodzzzzz Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I thought
@JOHNSMITH-if9jr Жыл бұрын
yes that's what i think and where do you get ice from in the middle of no were?
@stanleyj.mitchell4851 Жыл бұрын
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.
@BeVe-iu2mj Жыл бұрын
@@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 🤦
@scottbates10010 ай бұрын
Why do I drink from a glass when I buy drinks in a large bottle
@bigal3581 Жыл бұрын
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 .. 😉.
@sparkysparty Жыл бұрын
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.
@Malc664 Жыл бұрын
So true. I found out this with mine. Set at minus 11, fully packed and the drinks at the top don't freeze.
@dinosshed4 жыл бұрын
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
@roscored1000 Жыл бұрын
@@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
@rcristy22 күн бұрын
@@roscored1000the OP said a full one operates better then you said no, a full one operates better🤪🤷
@michaelguerin564 жыл бұрын
Great video. Comprehensive, step by step and no condescension!
@donkee1203 жыл бұрын
Also get a 'wire holder' for your fridge wire, that keeps the wire away from fridge slides
@liamwaters54514 жыл бұрын
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
@lonceystourguidefilms39334 жыл бұрын
Cheers much for the heads up mate:)
@davidmcfarland39403 жыл бұрын
Could you recommend an Anderson plug heavier gauge cable combo? Thanks much in advance
@liamwaters54513 жыл бұрын
@@davidmcfarland3940 yep definitely. I wouldn't run anything less than 6 mm
@exogator Жыл бұрын
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.
@Malc664 Жыл бұрын
@@exogator Can the xt90 connectors rattle loose?
@bobkats Жыл бұрын
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.
@Malc664 Жыл бұрын
Do you have a Smart Isolator or DC-DC charger?
@Ollie-Chazz2 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@andrewford80 Жыл бұрын
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.
@jumpingjudas69753 ай бұрын
Can't wait to get mine!
@chrismullin83043 жыл бұрын
A janitors retractable key spool makes a good wire holder.
@mr344 жыл бұрын
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.
@4wdsupacentreAu4 жыл бұрын
Great tip Chris! Cheers for that! Cheers, Chad
@officialWWM2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, leave the doors open…then flatten your start battery with the interior light…
@hadster10 Жыл бұрын
@@officialWWM It's not rocket science to turn your interior light off buddy, plus LED'S use fuck all battery. 🤣
@officialWWM Жыл бұрын
@@hadster10 well genius, my vehicle doesn’t have led interior lights and you can’t turn them off when you open the doors!
@hadster10 Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@yousife12 жыл бұрын
Thank u solve my probleme with my 12v probleme
@seedy-TV2 жыл бұрын
Good video especially with the current housing crisis
@gabrielfranco2454 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Tips bud very helpful.🙂
@markboswarva56534 жыл бұрын
That is a good idea about the drink asky if you have the room for it but unfortunately I don't have the room.
@4wdsupacentreAu4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, We have a bunch of smaller options, check them out! Cheers, Chad
@electron-19793 жыл бұрын
You won't get voltage drop without any load! Otherwise, bonza!
@stephengummer90452 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@rt-ks2bh4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the CRACKINGGGGG ideas and info ,,,tick
@4wdsupacentreAu4 жыл бұрын
Always happy to share our RRIPPA vids with ya mate! Cheers, Chad.
@SteffenBoserup9 ай бұрын
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....
@kazgoode6662 Жыл бұрын
How do you reverse the lid to the fridge?
@raleshkumar81333 жыл бұрын
02:14 is it just me or was he not pressing any buttons? 🤣
@pedro-po4fi4 жыл бұрын
well done
@operation4wheelz3 жыл бұрын
Error light?? Not on my Engel
@TateDK4 жыл бұрын
Love all them videos 🤘🤘
@4wdsupacentreAu4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@johnxrv2 жыл бұрын
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 .
@bubblesthehobo4 жыл бұрын
These videos are great and very informative. It should have way more views unlike nikkietutorials stupid coming out video that has 23 million views
@dannymccormack-py9pd Жыл бұрын
What degree do you set the fridge on to keep it cool
@l-shizzle86783 жыл бұрын
What is his mates name again? 3:44
@bruceevennett955 Жыл бұрын
Good video but your voltage drop test was flawed as you need to have load when you test for voltage
@ausoff-road77954 жыл бұрын
I hope someone from over seas is watching this thinking "what does cracking mean?"
@pauladams11564 жыл бұрын
DownUnderBikeLife seems to be the only “descriptive “ word in half of their vocabularies...😂
@jamesosmond59224 жыл бұрын
Cracking = Good
@xtrlilbroxtr55633 жыл бұрын
@@pauladams1156 because typical aussie slang is nsfw
@raventhegod48343 жыл бұрын
We beat you that's been part of our colloquialisms, started as slang amongst us American Blacks, since the 70s.....
@godsinbox4 жыл бұрын
G'Day Legend. Some cracking tips there
@4wdsupacentreAu4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@Rano092 ай бұрын
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
@4wdsupacentreAu2 ай бұрын
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
@craigtomkinson2837 Жыл бұрын
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
@rcristy22 күн бұрын
Fridge with "testes"? Interesting 😂
@craigtomkinson283722 күн бұрын
@@rcristy Yea sorry haha
@rcristy22 күн бұрын
@@craigtomkinson2837 😁
@johnmettam15733 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great info mate
@michaelmedicworldoftanks33fps Жыл бұрын
Nice tips
@michaelpearce86613 жыл бұрын
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.
@billleland9573 жыл бұрын
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?
@4wdsupacentreAu3 жыл бұрын
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
@rodbates90472 жыл бұрын
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
@4wdsupacentreAu2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, if you can contact us via our 4WD Supacentre Facebook page we can help you with this issue. Kind regards, Jayde.
@ralph99873 жыл бұрын
Cracking!
@FelipeSarmiento6 ай бұрын
My fridge is staying at 11 degrees and is not changing temperature. What is going on?
@4wdsupacentreAu5 ай бұрын
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
@jamieshields95214 жыл бұрын
Does coolbox comes with insulation cover?
@4wdsupacentreAu4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jamie, We have combo deals that come with the cover. Check them out on our website www.4wdsupacentre.com.au Cheers, Chad.
@slowlybutsurely444 Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@lonceystourguidefilms39334 жыл бұрын
Cheers much mate:)
@mail2robm Жыл бұрын
good tips. Should also check voltage drop at fridge and battery when running. poor connections can give full voltage when not under load.
@old-wookie2 жыл бұрын
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??
@procrastinator18428 ай бұрын
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.
@raventhegod48343 жыл бұрын
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?
@chrisfearon49862 жыл бұрын
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.
@1RednBlue Жыл бұрын
During daylight and whilst traveling… crank your temp down to -4. Change your night time temp to +4.
@OutbacksurveyPerth3 жыл бұрын
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. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qafHlHubiMape7s Cheers….. TJ in West Australia
@4wdsupacentreAu3 жыл бұрын
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
@gregsullivan740810 ай бұрын
Clickbait. A more appropriate title: "Advice for getting the most out of your car fridge"
@LeftyMcgee8084 жыл бұрын
Where do you get fridge covers from? can you get custom fridge covers? I got a 12v blizzardbox cooler
@4wdsupacentreAu4 жыл бұрын
Hey Maika, our covers are designed to suit Kings fridges unfortunately we are unable to customer make the covers. Cheers, Kathryn.
@maxwhitter80704 жыл бұрын
1st
@dunderclumpin11 ай бұрын
If you want it to run colder, get rid of the cover for starters, testing shows that a fridge runs cooler without a cover.
@procrastinator18428 ай бұрын
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.
@scottbates10010 ай бұрын
Why do you make a kkkkchhhhhhhhhh noise when your say the letter C ?
@jumpingjudas69753 ай бұрын
Can't wait to get mine!
@chrisfearon49862 жыл бұрын
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!
@DieselDave2 жыл бұрын
Very well explained thanks mate. Really like your videos.
@GooberNuf Жыл бұрын
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.
@robelliott1971 Жыл бұрын
Inverter mate!!!
@chrismullin83043 жыл бұрын
Keep your fridge cold by not opening it and bring an additional ice box for your food and drinks. Haha!
@MonsterMick3 жыл бұрын
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.
@lotsoflavender312 жыл бұрын
Haha yep I just bought a 12v fridge so I can ditch the ice n esky!
@kevinwaters-marsh2172 жыл бұрын
Great advice, thanks.
@lennybee11544 жыл бұрын
A "Cracking" video
@4wdsupacentreAu4 жыл бұрын
Hey there Lenny, please let us know if there is something we can assist you with :)
@johnnoqld52613 жыл бұрын
what TEMP settings do you run at?
@theevilkoala92503 жыл бұрын
As far as food safety goes, freezer should be -18 and fridge should be between 0-5, both in Celsius.