April 2022 rolling out now: check 1st post. 3 Models 25% so far.
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Does anyone know the temp setting for preserving milkshakes overnight? I did a quick google search and got “freezer for a bit then let it sit in fridge”; not quite what I had in mind lol. Right now I have it on zero but it’s empty, so I can just set it at whatever temp is best for milkshakes.
I plan on taking the trays into the store tomorrow and play some Tetris with some groceries. I’ll try and get a good clip to help show how much you can fit into them.
Line goes around the building, those watermelon shakes must be good.
I plan on taking the trays into the store tomorrow and play some Tetris with some groceries. I’ll try and get a good clip to help show how much you can fit into them.
Line goes around the building, those watermelon shakes must be good.
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ccasteel
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@SharpeCat You deserve everything you get from all the effort you've put into this and the previous group buy. I'm trying to decide between the JP and TR versions. Since the TR's are not yet available on their website, there are no dimensions listed. I would hate to wait on that and miss out on the JP if that fits my space better. I imagine they are comparable, but would like to be sure. Likewise will covers and slides become available later for the TR series?
So the JP30's are in stock? Put in an order just in case
Looks like my VL60 dual will be here Thurs. And thanks again SharpeCat for the group by. You have a good group here on the forum or should I say this forum has a good group. Lot of others I'm on is so much negativity wish everyone would just get along and sometimes it is best to keep your month shut lol. Thanks again and hope to put mine in this weekend but in a different car than everyone here is used to.
I ordered the JP40 and received tracking. It appears to be in AZ currently and is scheduled for delivery this Friday.
One of the guys on ToyotaOff-Road.com (TOR) called and ordered by phone when the GB was supposed to go live a week ago. He received his JP40 yesterday. His thoughts/comments here: The 12v Fridge/Freezer Thread
For those on the fence between the JP and TR series, I went ahead and got the JP for a couple of reasons. First, the JP comes with a cover and the TR does not have a cover available for purchase. The JP is also the same design as a dozen other rebranded chinese fridge/freezer units. I think Indel-B might be the actual mfg who just rebrands to whoever orders enough of them. In the OP of the above thread on TOR, I show several examples of the same design with the same compressor. So to me, the JP is a proven design. So considering you get some degree of proven reliability along with a cover....seems like a no brainer. I do really like that the TR series lid opens to the side. I think that is an added bonus, especially when you have limited headroom in a vehicle. This is the main reason I went with the 40 instead of the 50.
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Woke up to a lot of quality comments, much appreciated boys. @CowboyTaco thats some great stuff, really appreciate you taking the time to share on here as well as other forums. It helps me tremendously when you guys share to relevant places! Thanks again.
Regarding JPs, if you are unsure if the JP or TR is right for you, but don’t want to miss out on JP discount for waiting on TRs, then don’t worry. When the TRs are available the discount will be extended, and that includes Continuing to Discount the JPs. @ccasteel dont worry about missing discount for that reason, and thank you for the kind words bud.
Basically, it wouldn’t hurt to just try to put an order in if the JPs is what you want, even if it is low in supply. The worst that can happen is you get a refund if out of stock, and then join us on the TR trains. They are sending me a TR and as soon as it gets here I will get you guyS a live look at it through my stream.
@SequoiaLiving nicely done bud, and thank you for checking in!
@tim0shel nice!! The 60 dual was probably the most popular last GB, solid choice!! Thank you for your kind words and for updating us as well, much Appreciated.
I’m going to go to the gym then fire up the live stream for my trip to the grocery store. I’m taking the empty trays in And making it a goal to fit as much stuff in there as possible. After the grocery stream I hope people will get a really good idea of what 45 liters looks like.
Also, my Jackery replacement DC cable is here!! I don’t know if powering it through DC will affect how long the Jackery lasts, but I’m going to run it overnight tonight while I sleep, just to make sure. The AC power from Jackery 160 kept the fridge going for 8.5 hours (or around 10 if fridge remains unused/lids unopened during that time). We will see if powering it through 12V makes a difference in the Jackery 160 (167wHs).
Thanks again everyone!
Regarding JPs, if you are unsure if the JP or TR is right for you, but don’t want to miss out on JP discount for waiting on TRs, then don’t worry. When the TRs are available the discount will be extended, and that includes Continuing to Discount the JPs. @ccasteel dont worry about missing discount for that reason, and thank you for the kind words bud.
Basically, it wouldn’t hurt to just try to put an order in if the JPs is what you want, even if it is low in supply. The worst that can happen is you get a refund if out of stock, and then join us on the TR trains. They are sending me a TR and as soon as it gets here I will get you guyS a live look at it through my stream.
@SequoiaLiving nicely done bud, and thank you for checking in!
@tim0shel nice!! The 60 dual was probably the most popular last GB, solid choice!! Thank you for your kind words and for updating us as well, much Appreciated.
I’m going to go to the gym then fire up the live stream for my trip to the grocery store. I’m taking the empty trays in And making it a goal to fit as much stuff in there as possible. After the grocery stream I hope people will get a really good idea of what 45 liters looks like.
Also, my Jackery replacement DC cable is here!! I don’t know if powering it through DC will affect how long the Jackery lasts, but I’m going to run it overnight tonight while I sleep, just to make sure. The AC power from Jackery 160 kept the fridge going for 8.5 hours (or around 10 if fridge remains unused/lids unopened during that time). We will see if powering it through 12V makes a difference in the Jackery 160 (167wHs).
Thanks again everyone!
Haven’t heard an update on if Lu has an estimated eta for the 54qt expandables. Are you saying we should call and place an order over the phone with him since the codes don’t work online for those models? Or does he prefer for us to wait until the website code is updated?
Have reached out to Lu several time. Still no response on how to order a TR. Super excited to get one, but kind of frustrated that I can't get an answer.
I met Lu yesterday he is trying his best to manage everything but when things aren't in inventory not much he can do. It seemed to me he is a good guy and wants to get everyone the deal.
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That’s because the TRs are not ready to be ordered, not that I know of. Hes focused on shipping orders out for models that are ready to be shipped at the moment. He’s sending me one this week to unbox and to make a spec sheet for, and I will let you guys know as soon as he’s ready to ship them. A lot of us are waiting on TR info as well and staying tuned.
@at1stpromise the Expandables are still enroute to the US warehouses, and we are unsure how many will be available; last thing I asked was to see if people can preorder to reserve one. Will update soon as I find out.
@Biga27110 much appreciated brother.
Remember that discount will be extended when they arrive. So if you are in a rush, get a currently in stock model, if not in a rush then don’t worry as the discount will be extended to accommodate for the delayed arrivals.
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I've been looking into the power banks as an alternative to a deal battery setup. From what I gather, DC should be approximately 10% more efficient than AC due to loss in the pure sine wave inverter (I think is how it is worded) converting DC to AC.
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Nice! So i will do 50% of the Jackery 160 without opening lid, and then do second 50% with me using fridge like last time (opened it about 10 times). Hopefully we can see an increase in the first 50%, maybe 5.5 hours now instead of 5 for first 50% (83 wHs) if 10% more efficient. I also ordered 3 more Visible SIMs ($25 each if 4 lines total) so i can boost my cellular bandwidth, and will wait til tomorrow after they get here to do the Grocery stream (to make sure the broadcast goes smoothly). Right now i am just using 1 visible plan to power the stream and its not enough in some areas; 1-3 more connections should be plenty though. Today i will be refining my mobile stream backpack and do more test runs, so that the Grocery stream will go smoothly, as well as test the DC power consumption.
@gxblade1 I will seriously ship you mine if it isn't ready by the time i am done with giving everyone a good look, per @CowboyTaco's idea. I will gladly accept donations for things i need if you want (like camera gear/gas gift cards); but donations are never required, i just want to offer the option for the folks who wants to. I don't accept money but i have a rather large wish list that i'll post at some point (after my website that i havent started on is up and running) in case anyone wants to make my day. I believe he is sending me a TR60. I only need 1 out of the 2 and the VL45 has fulfilled all my needs so far so i am happy with either.
Anyways, refining my mobile book bag then i will get the DC power test up and running after. Please continue to share feedback and questions in the mean time. Thanks boys!
I want to order another fridge and bag, a VL45 singe zone but it won't let me order the bag as its sold out. How do I put it on order with the discount so that I get it when its back in stock?
CowboyTaco and I are both in ATL. I would be glad to meet up for either the VL or the TR if you want to sell either one!
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Only Lu knows the answer to that, my suggestion is to text him at the number on the site, and tell him you want to order VL45 with bag and see what he says. Let us know what he says, or let us know if you don’t get a response by end of the day. Thanks for the interest bud.
@gxblade1 that will work, I will let you know after I am done with it. Give me a week after it gets here so I can get the footage and testing I need done for members, then I can let it go as I only need 1 fridge. Thanks for the interest and patience bud.
Slight update:
So when everything becomes available including TRs and Expandables, we will extend the discount. instead of making a available now price list, and a separate coming soon one, I will squeeze everything that discount applies to into 1 and post it when everything is available, along with the extended sale dates. Thanks everyone for the patience and thanks for the orders and interest, and let us know if you have any questions!
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