Post by ladywendolyn on Aug 18, 2017 8:50:40 GMT -8
I want to keep the vintage fridge in my trailer, but it's AC only. My dad kept telling me that I should switch it out for a isotherm fridge which they have on their boat which runs ac/ or dc and only draws 2.5 amps so you can rig it with solar, or run it off an inverter while driving.
However I do not want a new style fridge, and so I had decided to just go with ice.
Then I came across this unit, which you can install into any vintage refrigerator or old box. It is an Isotherm, AC/DC icebox conversion unit which draws a maximum of 2.5 amps on DC. It's the price of a new fridge, ($800.00) but if your going to get a new fridge anyway, then why not keep the cool vintage icebox or fridge if possible. They also have larger units.
One great thing about this unit is that the compressor can be installed up to 6 feet away from the fridge (even 12 feet if you buy an extender).
It's at the bottom of my wish list, because there are many more things in my money pit which I must accomplish first. But at least I have a long term solution for my trailer which allows me to keep the old fridge and make it boon docking friendly... (eventually).
www.westmarine.com/buy/isotherm--compact-2007-marine-refrigeration-conversion-kit-air-cooled-l-evaporator--17157462
Here is the info..
Isotherm's Compact 2007 Marine Refrigeration Conversion Kit makes adding a refrigerator or freezer easy!
Isotherm ice box conversion kits come complete with compressor, evaporator, thermostat, mounting bracket or plate, and are fully charged with quick-connect, self-sealing valves for easy installation. Isotherm refrigeration kits use Danfoss/SeCOP compressors to cool an evaporator. This unit uses air cooling to efficiently remove heat from refrigerated foods. The 2007 will refrigerate a box up to 3.5 cubic feet or a freezer up to 1.1 cubic feet.
Includes:
L-shaped evaporator
Air-cooled compressor
Mounting bracket
Thermostat
Specs
Compact 2007 Marine Refrigeration Conversion Kit, Air-Cooled, L-Evaporator
Amperage 0.9 Amps at 120 Volts AC; 2.8 Amps at 12 Volts DC
ISO Approved CE
Capacity 3.5 Cubic Feet Fridge; 1.2 Cubic Feet Freezer
Dimensions "L" Evaporator 9 7/8" Width x 13 1/4" Height x 4 1/3" Depth
Type Fridge/Freezer
Warranty Details Five Year Limited Warranty on each Compressor
Two Year Warranty on Parts
However I do not want a new style fridge, and so I had decided to just go with ice.
Then I came across this unit, which you can install into any vintage refrigerator or old box. It is an Isotherm, AC/DC icebox conversion unit which draws a maximum of 2.5 amps on DC. It's the price of a new fridge, ($800.00) but if your going to get a new fridge anyway, then why not keep the cool vintage icebox or fridge if possible. They also have larger units.
One great thing about this unit is that the compressor can be installed up to 6 feet away from the fridge (even 12 feet if you buy an extender).
It's at the bottom of my wish list, because there are many more things in my money pit which I must accomplish first. But at least I have a long term solution for my trailer which allows me to keep the old fridge and make it boon docking friendly... (eventually).
www.westmarine.com/buy/isotherm--compact-2007-marine-refrigeration-conversion-kit-air-cooled-l-evaporator--17157462
Here is the info..
Isotherm's Compact 2007 Marine Refrigeration Conversion Kit makes adding a refrigerator or freezer easy!
Isotherm ice box conversion kits come complete with compressor, evaporator, thermostat, mounting bracket or plate, and are fully charged with quick-connect, self-sealing valves for easy installation. Isotherm refrigeration kits use Danfoss/SeCOP compressors to cool an evaporator. This unit uses air cooling to efficiently remove heat from refrigerated foods. The 2007 will refrigerate a box up to 3.5 cubic feet or a freezer up to 1.1 cubic feet.
Includes:
L-shaped evaporator
Air-cooled compressor
Mounting bracket
Thermostat
Specs
Compact 2007 Marine Refrigeration Conversion Kit, Air-Cooled, L-Evaporator
Amperage 0.9 Amps at 120 Volts AC; 2.8 Amps at 12 Volts DC
ISO Approved CE
Capacity 3.5 Cubic Feet Fridge; 1.2 Cubic Feet Freezer
Dimensions "L" Evaporator 9 7/8" Width x 13 1/4" Height x 4 1/3" Depth
Type Fridge/Freezer
Warranty Details Five Year Limited Warranty on each Compressor
Two Year Warranty on Parts
