There should be a "Sticky" on here regarding fridges.

Anybody with Solar. is a LOT better with a Waeco type 12/24/240 fridge.
Smaller sizes cost the same or less than 3 way.
Larger sizes. You can't buy in 3 way I believe.

They are a different class of fridge. Better in ALL respects. In ALL areas of Australia.

I've actually pulled out two "working" 3 ways, and dumped them in trailer, to install the Waeco's.
You can't give them away.

This van. A part timer. Has a Standard 3 way. (It'll be used as daily fridge only, keeping an eye on it.)
But have a Waeco 80ltr dual basket in back of Ute for serious fridge/freezing
When we Do go away.

Van Bought to park in different areas for longer times. Cheap van.
Just towing boat there to use occasionally then back in Park storage till next time.
Then Move it to different areas when wanting a change,
primarily dams for fishing.


Seriously. It's worth installing a coupla panels/and battery.
Just for your fridge requirements. They ARE that much betterer.

If you do go solar.
and rely on a fridge etc.
Just make sure you have a small genny and larger charger (20A up)
to cover the few times you can't get enough sun.

After using a 12/24v Fridge.
You would never go back to the old way outdated 3 ways.
Especially nowadays with so many running solar as standard.
Middle of Simpson. or Tassie winter.
Makes NO difference.