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How important is a fridge ?
We are going on a 7 day drive around Europe - is a fridge essential Question

I don't mind paying out for one (£500 ish) but as we are in a 90 camping space is a priority Thumbs Up & from previous topics on here I say a split charge system would be needed, but is it a luxury given France, Belgium etc are fairly well into the modern ages Very Happy

Any experienced overlanders care to share their experiences Mr. Green
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essential no, i nice to have yes.

you dont need split charge for them if the car is used daily and its a 'proper' fridge! Cheers

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By 'proper' I take it you mean an expesive one lol Big Cry
The cheaper ones seem to have a higher current drain
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By proper i think what JST is talking about is a fridge with a Danfoss compressor, which most of the expensive have. It is not essential to have a fridge, but its more than a nicety, it makes life much more comfortable. If you can afford it, then my recommendation is the ARB 47l, a very nice fridge which holds its set temperature in outside air temps unto and including 50C. I use mine on a daily basis in Dubai and have done trouble free for the last 3 years.

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Mark
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I spent a year doing Cape Town to London and managed quite happily without one so expect you could survive a week in Europe without one Laughing 
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Cheers Mark, I've spent a fair bit of time over in Dubai & can vouch for how hot it gets Bow down

Never did any dune safaris there, but may go back for a week in October to see a few friends so will take a look, I drove a lovely big Lexus when there which was one big fridge Rolling with laughter
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camelman wrote:
I spent a year doing Cape Town to London and managed quite happily without one so expect you could survive a week in Europe without one Laughing


I know your right !!!
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pope10001 wrote:
with a Danfoss compressor,


that's the jobbie i meant by proper.

i wouldnt bother for the trip you propose, esp in a 90 Cheers

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Although I'd be of the same opinion of others, for a trip in Europe, where you will be passing shops regularly, then an expensive 'proper' fridge would be rather a luxury....

However, just in case you are interested to see how you could fit one in a 90, here is a pic of my 47l ARB fitted -
(bit small, but you get the idea.... can take some more if you want, from inside, so you can see how much room behind it, etc)

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I agree that you can manage without on such a short trip. We did a few months around Scandinavia and Eastern Europe and managed fine with just a plug-in cool box, the following year we had a fridge for the same sort of trip and it made life a bit simpler as I didn't have to keep torturing Brendan with a trip to the shops. Whistle
Personally I love food shopping abroad and finding interesting things to eat.
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I use a small 18 litre Waeco proper fridge - it sits on the back wheel arch of the 90 and leaves the middle clear.
Its large enough for basics - milk, juice. bacon, salad stuff, meat - but too small to supply cold beers on tap (maybe beers are a basic necessarity)
This picture shows how it fits - you cant see it but its on the left on the wheel arch

Others will say it is too small, but for european trips it great for the basics.
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Re: How important is a fridge ?
markespark wrote:
We are going on a 7 day drive around Europe - is a fridge essential Question

I don't mind paying out for one (£500 ish) but as we are in a 90 camping space is a priority Thumbs Up & from previous topics on here I say a split charge system would be needed, but is it a luxury given France, Belgium etc are fairly well into the modern ages Very Happy

Any experienced overlanders care to share their experiences Mr. Green


We hire out the Engel MT35F & MT45F.

Depending on when you are going though as most are either booked or out on hire from July - September.

Simon
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Re: How important is a fridge ?
markespark wrote:
We are going on a 7 day drive around Europe - is a fridge essential


Depends on how you like your beer ?

and if you have the overlanding bug ... if it's for you then you'll benefit over time and trips, it's not essential but nice to have and will help with your planning because you can take food and it will stay fresh(er) and you'll not be so dependent on shops (and your beer will be cold)

A dual battery set up is probably the best way to power it however it will cost anything from £400-£800 for a DIY install, then a decent fridge or fridge/freezer anything from £400 for 2nd hand up to over £1000

Fridges do come up on the forum from time to time, I have a National Luna 50 litre, it was pricey but it should last a few years..

Hire a fridge looks to be a sensible option ... test it on your holiday Thumbs Up
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it's a must for the beer Thumbs Up RLD fabricator of Hidden Winch Mount for D3/4 roof racks jerry can holders CB aerial mounts and much more and agent for Helsport Tents and gear
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I think we will do this trip without one as said there are plenty of shops around it's not like were going to the middle of nowhere Rolling with laughter

Its all one big learning curve - but that's the fun part Thumbs Up
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