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« Reply #30 on: April 18, 2005, 10:05:58 pm » |
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Hmmm, I'll have to weigh that up. Faster cooking time versus increased risk of burning tent down cooking indoors while pissed.  |
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« Reply #31 on: April 18, 2005, 10:28:43 pm » |
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Propane will also work at lower temperatures than Butane, so if you're likely to use it when it is really cold (I know that's unlikely as you're using it on a fridge but just for general information)
Camping Gaz will be readily available in France so you can geta refill if you run out, it also only comes in small cannisters. You can't get Calor Gas at all in France.
If you have a gas bbq then I'd get the same sort of gas as you can then always double up if you run out!!
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« Reply #33 on: April 19, 2005, 05:57:21 pm » |
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I've ordered the same fridge as you Piglet, luckily I didn't see your link so mine cost £10 more  I left the gas out of it for now, too confusing. We're off on the Norfolk Broads for a week so I plan to use it with 12v only. I'll let you know how we get on Rick. |
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« Reply #34 on: April 20, 2005, 04:18:57 pm » |
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I hate to get scientific, but there must be an equation involving ambient temperature, size of bottles, drinking rate etc. which gives size of fridge and power rating etc
If its hot, then the smaller fridges will struggle to chill beer faster than you can drink it. Tips are:
Top it up last thing at night, if you can find it,
Don't put warm bottles in the fridge.
Wrap the fridge in bubble wrap, but leave vents clear
Drink red wine till they chill.
Due to power cuts, you'll need a genny or gaz
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« Reply #35 on: April 20, 2005, 05:07:37 pm » |
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Truck'n'truck,
You raise some interesting points here, and if I can persuade you to get out of that attic and your grandmothers Sunday best, then I promise never to introduce you to Sally Fields.
The biggest variable here is, unfortunately, the ambient temperature (wouldn't that be a great name to change to by deed poll? "Temperature's the name, Ambient Temperature..."). It can be a real scorcher or a little parky, so that would effect your calcs. I'd say fridges are damn good insulaters, and I can't see a bit of bubble wrap making much difference. And if the beers aren't warm, what the hell are you putting them in the fridge for anyway?
It's a hairy old walnut though, and much web time has been wasted, uh.. sorry - invested in the problem. My own thoughts are:
Get a top opening fridge.
A fridge freezer would be best, get the b*stard chilled right down during the afternoon, get some beers in before bed and then switch your genny off for the night. Blast it up for an hour or two in the morning to get the breakfast beerage at the right temp. Max temperature setting during the day in a fridge freezer shouldn't freeze things solid.
With a fridge freezer you should be able to freeze your own urine as well.
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« Reply #36 on: April 20, 2005, 05:11:46 pm » |
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No ice cubes off BigH then!
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« Reply #37 on: May 15, 2005, 09:36:10 pm » |
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If you've got a genny or an electric hook, I can find you a 240V cheap second or third hand cheap fridge that you collect in june and leave after on the campsite for gipsies...
Hi Giles, Sorry for not coming back to you sooner. Any chance of one of those 2nd hand fridges. We would probably leave it behind. If you have one, how would we collect it and about how much would it cost. We are down first thing Wednesday morning and are staying in Musee. Although I have just watched the moto gp a Le mans and musee camping has been destroyed. Especially the bit at the far end Cheers, Tony |
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« Reply #38 on: May 16, 2005, 08:47:47 am » |
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Still investigating to fing the best value in second-ahnd fridges.
Will publish all good bargains pretty soon ...
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« Reply #39 on: May 16, 2005, 09:50:01 am » |
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Thanks Giles. I am away in the US at the moment so will be trying to visit the site as often as possible. Back in the UK again in June 6th.......then off to France the following week......  |
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« Reply #40 on: May 17, 2005, 06:33:33 pm » |
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Weve just invested in a ice cube making machine, and im pleased to say its worth every penny. £125 off of Ebay.....easier to transport than a fridge and lets you use up the saved space with cool boxes full of ice, food and beer!
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« Reply #42 on: May 17, 2005, 08:33:56 pm » |
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We've just obtained three of these   What fridges with no doors!!!! |
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« Reply #43 on: May 17, 2005, 08:39:15 pm » |
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Hmmm, been at Tink's supplies have you Rick? Proper bar fridges they are, with sliding glass doors!! Down side is you need to make sure all the bottle labels are facing the front or they look crap. But full and all lined up they look great!! |
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« Reply #44 on: May 17, 2005, 08:40:55 pm » |
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Down side is you need to make sure all the bottle labels are facing the front or they look crap. But full and all lined up they look great!! Downside there JP is how long do you expect them to stay full for  |
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