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Old 30-04-2007, 07:17 PM
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Default In Car Fridge/12V Mini Fridge Anyone got one?

Im after somat like this for the boot of me car to keep the tins cool.

I want a fair size one similar to a cold box size not just one of them pissy small mini fridges that hold 4 cans of coke.
or even a 12v cold box. im not to keen on the ones that have a fan on the top as they dont seem to be that good.1

Anybody got one?

If so how much and where to buy from?
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paid £200 for mine cold box size 12v 240v &gas but

will flatten car battery in 30 mins so beware
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Old 30-04-2007, 07:23 PM
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yeh i have a 12v fag lighter in my boot but have it on a relay so is only on when car is started/ ignition on

I think most of em flatten the battery dont they
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Default Re: In Car Fridge/12V Mini Fridge Anyone got one?

Originally Posted by RS Bowk
Im after somat like this for the boot of me car to keep the tins cool.

I want a fair size one similar to a cold box size not just one of them pissy small mini fridges that hold 4 cans of coke.
or even a 12v cold box. im not to keen on the ones that have a fan on the top as they dont seem to be that good.1

Anybody got one?

If so how much and where to buy from?
was just gonna ask about these
Old 30-04-2007, 07:34 PM
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im looking for one at the moment for camping i need a 12/240v one so i can use the electric hookup on arrival and ive seen a nice campingaz one for £79 which is pretty good
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they get colder when on gas, check internal sizes some will only hold a bag of peas

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Anybody else?
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Are you looking to use it with the car switched off then?

Because they draw a fair few amps........
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Originally Posted by SafeChav
Are you looking to use it with the car switched off then?

Because they draw a fair few amps........
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yeh i have a 12v fag lighter in my boot but have it on a relay so is only on when car is started/ ignition on

I think most of em flatten the battery dont they
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Thing is though.......it needs to be running constantly to stay cool, especially in a car boot because it will be roasting in there aswell as the fact the fridge generates heat aswell.

You can run them with the car off but it depends on the current consumption of the fridge and how big your battery is
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