Dark Warrior
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« on: March 09, 2006, 03:05:28 pm » |
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Good Afternoon All,
Wondering if anyone can help me...
I'm trying to source a large gas powered coolbox for my group... Our Coleman Coolbox and small coolbox running off a fag lighter works to a degree, but usually by Saturday evening most of our fresh produce requires careful sniffing and visual examination for confirmation that its still dead and isn't showing signs of coming back to life...
Whilst none of us have (so far) experienced anything more than 'Le Mans Looseness' and the sound of a flock of pigeons leaving the loft when visiting the traps... I am fearful of one day we may have a situation where a dodgy peice of meat may cause more damage...
One of the guys in our group has found a Combicool 3 which looks like the sort of thing we're looking for to be able to keep some of our fresh a little bit longer than we have in the past...
Can anybody offer any advice on its performance or recommend a similar peice of kit..?
Kind regards
The Dark Warrior
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Lorry
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« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2006, 03:27:20 pm » |
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I've used one of these (with a Coleman badge on it) for about 7 years. Works fine but won't chill an entire case of beer in 10 minutes, it takes a few hours http://www.towsure.com/product.asp?p=8550Look at secondhand 3 way caravan fridges on ebaay too. Towsure is also a cheap source of camping bits in the UK |
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« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2006, 03:28:05 pm » |
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Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better.
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« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2006, 04:28:58 pm » |
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Pretty slick? PRETTY SLICK!!!
Randy, that is A1, A1! And that, if I may be so bold, is why we in the UK are living on the back of an exhausted flea bitten Empire, and you my friend are in charge of the world.
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Nobby Diesel
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« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2006, 05:10:37 pm » |
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Marvellous!
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If you can't fix it with a hammer, you have an electrical problem.
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Andy Zarse
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« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2006, 05:10:58 pm » |
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I expect they're discretely stamped with the legend Made In China. This is a pretty sure indication as to who will be in charge of the world in about ten years time.
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I wouldn't sit there if I were you, it's still a bit wet.
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« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2006, 05:22:09 pm » |
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I expect they're discretely stamped with the legend Made In China. This is a pretty sure indication as to who will be in charge of the world in about ten years time.
EVEN the reproduction Kensington Palace fireplace are made in China!!!! |
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Nobby Diesel
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« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2006, 05:28:10 pm » |
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DW,
Getting back on subject, we use one of the Combicool 40L, fridges. It's 3way, 12V, 240V and propane. works very well indeed.
However, if the thing is full, it's useful to move the contents around occassionaly, to prevent the stuff near the element freezing solid.
We use it to preserve the perishables mostly, and chill the odd bottle of Stoli !
I paid 3130 for a new one. I see a once used one went for £87 on ebay earlier this week. In the summer, the used ones seem to fetch very close to new money.
As stated earlier, if you have the room, a 3 way unit from a 'van is a much cheaper option. I recall they were selling for about £40-£50 last year for used ones.
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If you can't fix it with a hammer, you have an electrical problem.
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Rusty
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« Reply #9 on: March 09, 2006, 05:36:50 pm » |
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Perfect transport for getting to the Poo bar. Drive there, drink the contents previously purchased at sensible Carrefour prices and chilled to perfection, drive home, perfect.
Mr. Toad and the boys from Beermountain could do with a squadron of these beauties.
Rusty
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« Reply #11 on: March 09, 2006, 06:18:26 pm » |
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What !! only one Beer Can holder - what a waste of enviromental space, you could get at least 10 around that seat frame  , could also hinge the seat for convienience bucket......... ok may be not  |
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wishy
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« Reply #12 on: March 09, 2006, 06:45:35 pm » |
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DW
The other alternative,is to go down to your nearest caravan dealer and ask if they have any old caravan fridges going........I've been using one for
the past 5 years....runs on 12v,240v and propane/camping gas.
When not at LM it is use as a beer fridge.
Wishy
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