Anyone used a Thermoelectric Waeco ??

[RED R8]

Hi all ,I am going away on the long weekend for a bit of camping and 4x4 action but need something to keep the food cool for four days.Has anyone tryed or had a thermoelectric Waeco as the are on special today only for $200 but have no idea if they work well enough , they supposidly can cool food at upto 30 deg below ambiant.

[cashie]

You need to know that the current draw and power consumption of these units is very high. They run all the time, they are ok to use in the car when driving but will quickly flatten a battery when stopped.
I would recommend a good Engel 2-way fridge for this role.

[Nutter]

Daz may have more luck asking here:

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/

or here

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/index.php

[vzss8]

as said above they are power suckers and once turned off lose coolness quick .if got the extra cash go the engel or the waceo refridge type will be alot happier [ beer will be colder]:thumbsup:

[RED R8]

Daz may have more luck asking here:

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/

or here

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/index.php

Thanks nutter have joined and got my answer (Their no good).

[Nutter]

They have their purpose, you thought about an eski and some dry ice?

[cashie]

Thanks nutter have joined and got my answer (Their no good).

Didn't I say that? :idea:

[Hitman]

I've got one, a 32 litre waeco thermo-electric that I used to use in the truck before I got my 40 litre engel fridge.
It served it's purpose well, I would plug it in on monday morning in the truck and it would stay plugged in until friday night, once it gets down to temp it turns itself on and off as required, and it gets cold, so cold sometimes that it's painful to hold a can of coke that's been in it. It did struggle a little bit in the warmer weather, which is why I got the proper fridge instead, but for the price/use ratio, it can't be beat. :D

[RED R8]

Didn't I say that? :idea:

You did but your words were bigger LOL, I just needed a second opinion.

[cashie]

You did but your words were bigger LOL, I just needed a second opinion.

Cool

;)

[RED R8]

Cool

;)

Cool....yes, cold ...no thats the problem with them.

[cashie]

Cool....yes, cold ...no thats the problem with them.

LMFAO!!! :dance:

[V8R]

any thermo-cooler is only good to keep sandwiches in thats about all.. they need to be perm. powered, most draw about 3-4 amps.. continuous.. hence my hand me down 44L waeco doesnt get used much. go for a compressor fridge, so much better option..