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Hi all,
I am trying to develop some plans I have for a ‘snug’ conversion to my Ford Transit Connect as a getaway for the weekends just for me.I want to use it during the summer for longer breaks (4/5 days at a time). As a result, I’d like some way of keeping the essentials cool – and I think between 10-20 litres capacity would be more than enough.
I am a total novice with electrics (my step dads area really!), bearing this in mind, I was thinking have two leisure batteries to provide sufficient power for:
– fridge or cooler
– 2 LED lights
– tablet or low power led screen
– ultra-low power computer unit or raspberry pi.I’m planning on wild camping for a day or two, then having a day (or two) on a site to recharge.
What is my best option for a small, very low power, fridge or cooler?
what about
Not sure on power consumption , but what about going down this route based on your plans
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DOMETIC-RC1700-3-WAY-COOLBOX-CAMPING-FRIDGE-COOLER-/130427499363?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item1e5e15b363what about
Not sure on power consumption , but what about going down this route based on your plans
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DOMETIC-RC1700-3-WAY-COOLBOX-CAMPING-FRIDGE-COOLER-/130427499363?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item1e5e15b363what about
Not sure on power consumption , but what about going down this route based on your plans
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DOMETIC-RC1700-3-WAY-COOLBOX-CAMPING-FRIDGE-COOLER-/130427499363?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item1e5e15b363That fridge in the link is
That fridge in the link is rated at 85W which is quite high, but it’s a cheap fridge. More expensive fridges (£400) use only 40W of power.
Given that you will only use this vehicle occasionally the fridge in the link is a good idea. Alternatively you could run it from a gas bottle, this would save you batteries for your other devices. You can probably get away with one leisure battery if you are not running the fridge from it.I would use a split charge relay unit to charge the leisure battery, as it will then always charge when the engine is running.
For occasional use I would be tempted to get a normal cool box (£10) and buy a bag of ice every couple of days. This makes a very cheap and easy to use cool box.
If you stay on campsites you might also be able to use their freezer to freeze blocks or bottles of water to put in the cool box.
That fridge in the link is
That fridge in the link is rated at 85W which is quite high, but it’s a cheap fridge. More expensive fridges (£400) use only 40W of power.
Given that you will only use this vehicle occasionally the fridge in the link is a good idea. Alternatively you could run it from a gas bottle, this would save you batteries for your other devices. You can probably get away with one leisure battery if you are not running the fridge from it.I would use a split charge relay unit to charge the leisure battery, as it will then always charge when the engine is running.
For occasional use I would be tempted to get a normal cool box (£10) and buy a bag of ice every couple of days. This makes a very cheap and easy to use cool box.
If you stay on campsites you might also be able to use their freezer to freeze blocks or bottles of water to put in the cool box.
That fridge in the link is
That fridge in the link is rated at 85W which is quite high, but it’s a cheap fridge. More expensive fridges (£400) use only 40W of power.
Given that you will only use this vehicle occasionally the fridge in the link is a good idea. Alternatively you could run it from a gas bottle, this would save you batteries for your other devices. You can probably get away with one leisure battery if you are not running the fridge from it.I would use a split charge relay unit to charge the leisure battery, as it will then always charge when the engine is running.
For occasional use I would be tempted to get a normal cool box (£10) and buy a bag of ice every couple of days. This makes a very cheap and easy to use cool box.
If you stay on campsites you might also be able to use their freezer to freeze blocks or bottles of water to put in the cool box.
cooler
What about something like this? – 35 watts
http://www.minicoolers.co.uk/products/waeco/cdf25.htmConsidering a solar 100W solar panel to keep charge when not moving?
cooler
What about something like this? – 35 watts
http://www.minicoolers.co.uk/products/waeco/cdf25.htmConsidering a solar 100W solar panel to keep charge when not moving?
cooler
What about something like this? – 35 watts
http://www.minicoolers.co.uk/products/waeco/cdf25.htmConsidering a solar 100W solar panel to keep charge when not moving?
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