Builds Big Red Toy

[Mr Cimarron]

I just ordered this bad boy. Been watching out for one for a few months .

http://www.openboxdirect.com/FP630-...-Refrigerator-Freezer/FP630SD,default,pd.html

Now I hope it comes in before my beach trip next weekend. It's suppose to be raining and storming, which only makes it more exciting I think.

Nice. They ship super fast so you will have it by next weekend. Now you need to move the solar project up on the list so you can turn it on and forget about it.
I hope the weather gets better for us next weekend. Looks pretty s***ty right now.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

You got it for cheap!!! I think I paid $292.

 

[The Phoenician]

The company address is out of Austin. Heck I might be able to pick it up

 

[The Phoenician]

You got it for cheap!!! I think I paid $292.

all that means is mine has more dents

 

[Mr Cimarron]

I got mine the day after I ordered. A few dents. Nothing I wasn't expecting.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Congrats on your 100 page thread. Pretty impressive.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

You're gonna love the edgestar Mike. I've got the 43qt right now and love the heck out of it.

 

[The Phoenician]

Congrats on your 100 page thread. Pretty impressive.

wow, thanks for pointing that out. I didn't realize it's been that many. I usually check the thread on my phone. I think maybe 20 pages of that is real tech the rest is chat.

You're gonna love the edgestar Mike. I've got the 43qt right now and love the heck out of it.

Thanks Johnny. This will solve the keeping the beer and meat cold without having to stop for ice all the time issue. I'll find out the value of this investment next weekend when we hit the beach.

 

[davegonz]

You'll love having a fridge. Have you run power to the back of the truck yet?

 

[The Phoenician]

You'll love having a fridge. Have you run power to the back of the truck yet?

no, I have the amp and the trailer connectors but no way to plug in the fridge yet. It's a good project for this weekend so long as it stops raining for a bit.

 

[davegonz]

Yep. I'm heading out to get thirty minutes on the pig. Dang rain, family, and work.

 

[davegonz]

Get a USB bulkhead connector too for phone charging.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MN...anel+mount&dpPl=1&dpID=41YJsIptH4L&ref=plSrch

 

[davegonz]

Combo panel like this in the back would rock. I have one similar on the backside of the center console.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MODXVO8/ref=pd_aw_sim_sg_6?refRID=1CR7DWS9JZPVHFQWFAT7

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Combo panel like this in the back would rock. I have one similar on the backside of the center console.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MODXVO8/ref=pd_aw_sim_sg_6?refRID=1CR7DWS9JZPVHFQWFAT7

Same setup I have minus the volt meter. I have the fridge hardwired into the rear fuse panel. Having the 12v socket in the rear is awesome for our boys DVD player when traveling. No more running the wires to the dash.

 

[The Phoenician]

so how does this work exactly? the fridge runs only when the truck is on, or runs constantly and takes from the battery when the truck is off?

 

[GLTHFJ60]

so how does this work exactly? the fridge runs only when the truck is on, or runs constantly and takes from the battery when the truck is off?

The fridge will run as long as it's connected to power, just like any fridge. When the truck is on, it'll run and the battery will charge. When the truck is off, the fridge will run down the battery, but it has a low voltage cutoff.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

I leave mine on 24/7. I probably will start shutting it off once the temps hit 90+ since I don't have a insulated cover yet. My rear fuse panel is always hot. Solar keeps the battery charged while outside and when parked in the garage I have this.

 

[davegonz]

I have a shore power outlet like that somewhere in my parts bin. I never got around to installing it on my trailer. One more thing on the to do list

 

[The Phoenician]

yeah this weekend was supposed to be the bike and family weekend. Big Red managed to get in that list somehow.

 

[The Phoenician]

Let's say eventually I wanted to buy a portable welder. What wattage should I be looking for in the power inverter that will also support the fridge and random miscellaneous electronics?