ARB vs. Engel Transit Bag

lathamb · 05-16-08, 02:54 PM

I'm wondering if there's any difference between the ARB and Engel Transit Bags. I have an older Norcold 34 qt. Fridge/Freezer and want to get a bag for insulation purposes. Cruiser outfitters has both the ARB and Engel bags, but the price is different, ARB is more.

So does the ARB insulate better or are they basically the same?

Also, is there any room inside the bags once they are on the units? Could one slide some sheathing insulation inside the bags on the fridge to add to the insulation?

Thanks,
Ben

Trunk Monkey · 05-17-08, 08:45 AM

Slight difference in appearance and they're no longer available, ARB only makes the 40q. now. There's enough room to add a little extra, but they do really good on their own.

britklr · 05-17-08, 09:07 AM

The biggest difference I found was that the ARB bag has a cut-out for the front clasp so it's much easier to unlock the fridge (engel) versus the Engel bag does not have the cut-out and you have to stretch the bag to open the locking clasp which may ultimately damage the zipper....minor PITA, but I didn't see any insulating difference between the bags.

05-16-08, 02:54 PM	#1
lathamb IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valley Forge Posts: 158	ARB vs. Engel Transit Bag I'm wondering if there's any difference between the ARB and Engel Transit Bags. I have an older Norcold 34 qt. Fridge/Freezer and want to get a bag for insulation purposes. Cruiser outfitters has both the ARB and Engel bags, but the price is different, ARB is more. So does the ARB insulate better or are they basically the same? Also, is there any room inside the bags once they are on the units? Could one slide some sheathing insulation inside the bags on the fridge to add to the insulation? Thanks, Ben __________________ Ben Latham TLCA 18184 '74/'78 FJ40 in progress '96 FZJ80: locked, OME'd, ARB'd, 305'd, CDL/Pin 7, JD HIRs, Blue Top Optima

05-17-08, 08:45 AM	#2
Trunk Monkey IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Salt Lake City TLCA# 11251 Posts: 2,485	Slight difference in appearance and they're no longer available, ARB only makes the 40q. now. There's enough room to add a little extra, but they do really good on their own. __________________ Cory Fillmore TLCA Western Individual Representative 99 UZJ

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05-17-08, 09:07 AM	#3
britklr IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 189	The biggest difference I found was that the ARB bag has a cut-out for the front clasp so it's much easier to unlock the fridge (engel) versus the Engel bag does not have the cut-out and you have to stretch the bag to open the locking clasp which may ultimately damage the zipper....minor PITA, but I didn't see any insulating difference between the bags.