MAKE YOUR 12V FRIDGE RUN COLDER! Make any camping fridge run better & fridge problems solved!

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There's nothing worse than getting to camp and seeing that dreaded red light blinking on your fridge, and realising that it has turned off!
Ruined food. Hot drinks. A bad camping experience - that's nobody's idea of a good time!
Brenno's back this time around with some easy fault-finding techniques you can employ at camp or at home to figure out why your fridge isn't running, plus some tips to get it running better than ever before.
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@4wd.camping.fishing.219 Год назад

that tips on using the ice box so you can have a cold fridge is beating the purpose of me spending a lot of money upgrading from ice box to portable fridge.

@Brodzzzzz Год назад

Exactly what I thought

@JOHNSMITH-if9jr Год назад

yes that's what i think and where do you get ice from in the middle of no were?

@stanleyj.mitchell4851 Год назад

I think you might want to replay that bit of the video. When I bought my fridge I gave away my ice box. Worst thing I ever did. Ice box for cold drinks. Fridge/freezer for food. Works every time. Think about what he said.

@BeVe-iu2mj 9 месяцев назад

@@stanleyj.mitchell4851that defeats the whole purpose of having a 12v fridge lmao, if you have solar and the correct size battery you don't even need to worry about how often you open or close the fridge because you'll never get anywhere near the battery going flat This is exactly why having a DC to DC charger is stupid because it relys on your car running to restock the battery, you SHOULD NOT need to take an esky too 🤦

@scottbates100 8 месяцев назад

Why do I drink from a glass when I buy drinks in a large bottle

@michaelguerin56 4 года назад

Great video. Comprehensive, step by step and no condescension!

@bigal3581 Год назад

Here's a Cracking Idea.. Don't make fridge covers in Dark Blue and Black colours.. Lighter colours are some much better when the sun hits it .. 😉.

@gabrielfranco245 4 года назад

Thanks for the Tips bud very helpful.🙂

@DieselDave 2 года назад

Very well explained thanks mate. Really like your videos.

@dinosshed 4 года назад

A full fridge operates better than an empty one. Keep the windows down and use a sunshade on the front screen as well. Air flow and lower cabin temps make a massive difference

@harrisonscott2371 Год назад

I believe a empty fridge runs better but a full freezer works better.

@roscored1000 Год назад

@@harrisonscott2371 no a full fridge runs better because of thermal mass, if it is full of cold objects then it has less need for power to keep an otherwise empty box cold

@craigtomkinson2837 Год назад

Lovely tips, Ive seen a few Utube vids they did testes and there fridges, they were more efficient without a cover in the back of the 4wd as the cover does not let the heat get away from the fridge

@Ollie-Chazz 2 года назад

Haha I recognise that man! 😆 Saved my ass and went above and beyond helping me sort out my fridge issue! This man is a bloody legend. Thanks again!!!

@donkee120 3 года назад

Also get a 'wire holder' for your fridge wire, that keeps the wire away from fridge slides

@chrisfearon4986 2 года назад

Great trick for your ice box is to use salt ice if available. It's colder, stays as ice for longer. Just remember to wipe off the top of your drink before a big scull of your favorite bevy!

@johnmettam1573 3 года назад

Thanks for the great info mate

@sparkysparty Год назад

Packing a fridge with items you want to keep really cold and not needed go to the bottom and things that you want to chill go to the top like lettuce, cucumber, cheese, butter & stuff. This is useful if you don't have a freezer compartment as the stuff packed at the bottom will almost freeze but not at the top. Also an empty fridge can't freeze air so if you take a tin of drink out put a warm one in, keep the fridge as full as possible.

@Malc664 Год назад

So true. I found out this with mine. Set at minus 11, fully packed and the drinks at the top don't freeze.

@kevinwaters-marsh217 2 года назад

Great advice, thanks.

@jumpingjudas6975 Месяц назад

Can't wait to get mine!

@bobkats Год назад

I can understand this, our fridge is mounted in the left rear of our prado, the car is parked outside, and the left side gets all the western afternoon sun, our battery soon goes to under the low voltage setting, now we have the proper king's cover, and the window shade, I'm certain we have fixed rgis issue, we leave our fridge on 24/7, we purchased a king's charging system, which runs from the car battery, with heavy cables, through a modulator, to the batter in the rear, thanks your vidoe's are always on point.

@Malc664 Год назад

Do you have a Smart Isolator or DC-DC charger?

@pedro-po4fi 4 года назад

well done

@mail2robm Год назад

good tips. Should also check voltage drop at fridge and battery when running. poor connections can give full voltage when not under load.

@rt-ks2bh 4 года назад

Thanks for the CRACKINGGGGG ideas and info ,,,tick

@4wdsupacentreAu 4 года назад

Always happy to share our RRIPPA vids with ya mate! Cheers, Chad.

@liamwaters5451 4 года назад

Also replace the 12v plug with an Anderson plug the fridge will use less power due to less resistance in the plug and you won't blow fuses

@lonceystourguidefilms3933 3 года назад

Cheers much for the heads up mate:)

@davidmcfarland3940 3 года назад

Could you recommend an Anderson plug heavier gauge cable combo? Thanks much in advance

@liamwaters5451 3 года назад

@@davidmcfarland3940 yep definitely. I wouldn't run anything less than 6 mm

@exogator Год назад

I use xt90 connectors, not much bigger than the existing plug, can handle 90 amps all day so running 5 amps is nothing and they just look nicer than a big old anderson hanging off a fridge.

@Malc664 Год назад

@@exogator Can the xt90 connectors rattle loose?

@godsinbox 3 года назад

G'Day Legend. Some cracking tips there

@4wdsupacentreAu 3 года назад

Thanks 👍

@andrewford80 Год назад

Opening a chest fridge like this doesnt let much of the cold out at all. Cold air is heavier than hot air, so it sits in the cavity. Its like water.

@yousife1 2 года назад

Thank u solve my probleme with my 12v probleme

@chrismullin8304 2 года назад

A janitors retractable key spool makes a good wire holder.

@dannymccormack-py9pd 10 месяцев назад

What degree do you set the fridge on to keep it cool

@michaelmedicworldoftanks33fps Год назад

Nice tips

@TateDK 4 года назад

Love all them videos 🤘🤘

@4wdsupacentreAu 4 года назад

Thanks mate!

@markboswarva5653 4 года назад

That is a good idea about the drink asky if you have the room for it but unfortunately I don't have the room.

@4wdsupacentreAu 4 года назад

Hi Mark, We have a bunch of smaller options, check them out! Cheers, Chad

@michaelpearce8661 3 года назад

My 12 volt refrigerator had an E1 error code. Not sure if error codes are the same for the different brands on the market. Leaving the refrigerator disconnected from current didn't solve my problem. After getting the error code to appear i touched a second button that was opposite of the other on button and the temperature showed up on the display and the error code has stayed off. I made sure that the refrigerator was level because the error code for E1 on one brand of refrigerator was for the fan. I had been moving the refrigerator around reorganizing where I was placing the unit in a different area which could have had a more than 30% pitch causing the error code E1 and problems with the fan. Hope this helps anyone in the future.

@ralph9987 3 года назад

Cracking!

@lonceystourguidefilms3933 3 года назад

Cheers much mate:)

@mr34 4 года назад

You should also keep the car open as much as possible. A fully sealed/closed car will reach crazy hot temps in summer. So leave the windows down a bit and park it under shade if possible, or leave the doors open if your near the car.

@4wdsupacentreAu 4 года назад

Great tip Chris! Cheers for that! Cheers, Chad

@officialWWM 2 года назад

Yeah, leave the doors open…then flatten your start battery with the interior light…

@hadster10 Год назад

@@officialWWM It's not rocket science to turn your interior light off buddy, plus LED'S use fuck all battery. 🤣

@officialWWM Год назад

@@hadster10 well genius, my vehicle doesn’t have led interior lights and you can’t turn them off when you open the doors!

@hadster10 Год назад

@@officialWWM Definatly sounds like a you problem for having a shit 12v system that can't even deal with a light drawing fuck all amperage. 🤣 Wire a switch in yaaaa genius.

@seedy-TV 2 года назад

Good video especially with the current housing crisis

@slowlybutsurely444 Год назад

Awesome

@billleland957 3 года назад

I want to put a 12v fridge in the back of my camper. Question: would additional ventilation be required when the rear hatch is closed, to prevent the fridge from overheating?

@4wdsupacentreAu 3 года назад

Hi Bill, Yes, we definitely recommend you ensure your fridge is getting as much ventilation as possible to prevent it from overheating and causing problems. Regards, Mia

@rodbates9047 2 года назад

I have a camping fridge/freezer. Running as freezer have three deep cycle 150 ampr and of lots of solar but in the morning no start of freezer down to ten volt help have lots off cold things in it newish batteries 6-12 mths old

@4wdsupacentreAu 2 года назад

Hi there, if you can contact us via our 4WD Supacentre Facebook page we can help you with this issue. Kind regards, Jayde.

@Rano09 22 дня назад

If i am running a 75lt kings dual zone fridge with 2x100ah agm battery's is a 200w solar blanket enough to keep them charging

@4wdsupacentreAu 21 день назад

Hi there, For most standard use cases it will be more than enough to keep the batteries topped up, though as with all solar we recommend doublechecking the expected weather as rain can always throw a wrench in things. Cheers, Andrew

@raleshkumar8133 3 года назад

02:14 is it just me or was he not pressing any buttons? 🤣

@electron-1979 3 года назад

You won't get voltage drop without any load! Otherwise, bonza!

@stephengummer9045 2 года назад

Exactly

@GooberNuf Год назад

Where can I get a plug for the freezer so I can plug it straight into a wall outlet? I have no idea what they're called and can't find one anywhere.

@robelliott1971 Год назад

Inverter mate!!!

@bruceevennett955 Год назад

Good video but your voltage drop test was flawed as you need to have load when you test for voltage

@operation4wheelz 2 года назад

Error light?? Not on my Engel

@jamieshields9521 4 года назад

Does coolbox comes with insulation cover?

@4wdsupacentreAu 4 года назад

Hi Jamie, We have combo deals that come with the cover. Check them out on our website www.4wdsupacentre.com.au Cheers, Chad.

@old-wookie Год назад

Have you or any one you know ever used a household solar panel on your 4x4 , if not, do you know if it would work ok??

@procrastinator1842 6 месяцев назад

Voltage is usually too high for most 12v systems. Some solar controllers will accept the voltage but it is less efficient than using an 18V panel.

@raventhegod4834 2 года назад

Say man I live in my van got a 12v cooler. Without plugging into the cig lighter how can I give it 24/7 power?

@chrisfearon4986 2 года назад

A "house" battery, aka a second battery, run it on solar alone or solar and off the alternator as well using a VSR switch. That will make you able to run a 12v fridge most of the time.

@l-shizzle8678 2 года назад

What is his mates name again? 3:44

@LeftyMcgee808 3 года назад

Where do you get fridge covers from? can you get custom fridge covers? I got a 12v blizzardbox cooler

@4wdsupacentreAu 3 года назад

Hey Maika, our covers are designed to suit Kings fridges unfortunately we are unable to customer make the covers. Cheers, Kathryn.

@johnxrv 2 года назад

at small tip for precooling thiings before putting them in icebox or fridge, is putting is ind moving water, like at kreek, stream, or river. No matter the metode, the lower the tempertur of gods befor they go in the icebox/fridge the longer the ice/power last, and de farster the goods get even colder .

@bubblesthehobo 4 года назад

These videos are great and very informative. It should have way more views unlike nikkietutorials stupid coming out video that has 23 million views

@SteffenBoserup 7 месяцев назад

A tip from My mom, to extend battery time: Forget cooling elements, they take up space! Deep freeze a bottle of milk, and trow it into the fridge before you hit the road. It will release it's energy slowly, and it will not spoil the milk....

@ausoff-road7795 4 года назад

I hope someone from over seas is watching this thinking "what does cracking mean?"

@pauladams1156 4 года назад

DownUnderBikeLife seems to be the only “descriptive “ word in half of their vocabularies...😂

@jamesosmond5922 4 года назад

Cracking = Good

@xtrlilbroxtr5563 3 года назад

@@pauladams1156 because typical aussie slang is nsfw

@raventhegod4834 2 года назад

We beat you that's been part of our colloquialisms, started as slang amongst us American Blacks, since the 70s.....

@FelipeSarmiento 3 месяца назад

My fridge is staying at 11 degrees and is not changing temperature. What is going on?

@4wdsupacentreAu 3 месяца назад

Hi there, Thank you for reaching out. If you could please contact social@4wdsupacentre.com.au with a video of the fault and your order number, we can look into this for you. Kind regards, Rachael

@johnnoqld5261 3 года назад

what TEMP settings do you run at?

@theevilkoala9250 3 года назад

As far as food safety goes, freezer should be -18 and fridge should be between 0-5, both in Celsius.

@chrismullin8304 2 года назад

Keep your fridge cold by not opening it and bring an additional ice box for your food and drinks. Haha!

@BarnsleysOwnIdiot 2 года назад

I just spent about $1500 on a fridge, fridge slide, battery, battery box and solar panels and their advice is… “keep your drinks cold by putting them in an esky” haha, Nice one.

@lotsoflavender31 2 года назад

Haha yep I just bought a 12v fridge so I can ditch the ice n esky!

@OutbacksurveyPerth 3 года назад

You made the same mistake as many campers do. You measured the open voltage at the end of the cable. This is incorrect. You have to do the measurement using the “running” fridge as a load…. Then probe your feed wire with sharp probes to see the voltage. Or use an adapter & probe the connector. The more current being drawn by the load at the end, the more volt drop you will get. This is why you need to use a thick copper cable. The current carrying capacity of a copper cable eg 40A is misleading. Go for 80A cable for less volt drop. See this video link for a better understanding. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-svdcHeSavEY.html Cheers….. TJ in West Australia

@4wdsupacentreAu 3 года назад

Yep you're absolutely spot on mate. I definitely got my info a bit backwards there, what I was doing was testing for a break in the wire. Cheers for the pickup. Brenno

@gregsullivan7408 8 месяцев назад

Clickbait. A more appropriate title: "Advice for getting the most out of your car fridge"

@maxwhitter8070 4 года назад

1st

@lennybee1154 4 года назад

A "Cracking" video

@4wdsupacentreAu 4 года назад

Hey there Lenny, please let us know if there is something we can assist you with :)

@1RednBlue Год назад

During daylight and whilst traveling… crank your temp down to -4. Change your night time temp to +4.

@dunderclumpin 9 месяцев назад

If you want it to run colder, get rid of the cover for starters, testing shows that a fridge runs cooler without a cover.

@procrastinator1842 6 месяцев назад

That sounds like a design issue. I tested mine with and without the bag using a high resolution thermal imaging camera and its a fairly consistent 3 degrees difference in favour of the bag. Science tells us insulation is the key, and a well designed bag should do just that.

@scottbates100 8 месяцев назад

Why do you make a kkkkchhhhhhhhhh noise when your say the letter C ?

@jumpingjudas6975 Месяц назад

Can't wait to get mine!