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Mate, my Projecta IC2500 is permanently wired into our motorhome and has worked brilliantly however while trying to charge my 12v AGM battery the other day the LCD screen on the Project is showing 0.0 volts. What do you think the problem is? Thanks.

I was loosing 2v in my cig plug. Thank you!

You just solved what took me a year to try and figure out, new batteries, 25mm cable, the works. I changed everything except the last 0.5m standard cable plugging into the fridge. that's where the issue was.

How cold will these things get when its 110 degrees?? Are they even worth it?

Just the video I was looking for. Thank you!

Great solution to keep them going. My CF40AC that Ive had since 2004 only recently had the thermistor go bad and i changed it myself and its going strong again with your solution do you sell the new controller & mounting panel?

You talk so much about all the ancillary equipment, I'm not sure how this was a solar panel comparison when you don't mention the most important information being how many Watts the panels put out? I bought a 200w Sunyee which sounds like a great product going off the sales info, sadly the best I can achieve out of it was around 80w and about 6a.

I’ve got an ic2500 displaying bulk charge but there’s no output current. Is this covered? I got to three minutes and zones out

Nice work! I hope that is why mine is not working on 12 V. 💪👍

Did the Anderson plug mod to my Waeco 40l fridge about 20 years ago and its still going strong. Cut the plug that goes to the fridge off and used 8mm cable between it and the anderson & fuse and zero power issues. With those original plugs they get very hot on the +ve tip, try unplugging one after its been on for a bit and theyre damn hot

Thx Tim!

Thanks Tim. Just a comment on the fan, did you replace for quieter? did this turn out to be an issue. we are want to use off grid in shack.

I've had a Breville Bambino for a few years. Yesterday, I received shipment of a Bluetti AC180 power station, which has an output of 1800 watts. The Bambino requires 1560 watts, according to the manufacturer's specs. Should be a slam dunk, but it doesn't work. The pump works, but the heating element doesn't, so I get cold, really horrible "espresso". Can't really call it espresso. I'm so bummed. I spent $900 for AC180 just so I could make espresso off grid. Any suggestions?

I have been trying for over a year and have had various technical guys look at the DC to DC charger..... no one got it installed in my travel trailer (carvan) working correctly. Your video solved the problem. The final missing piece is the grounding of the negative. This allowed the LC to reduce the amps by 50 %. Finally, I can tell Renogy to close their file.... and watch your video.😊. Guess the Aussies are smarter than all the Canadian tekkies.😅

How do I contact you to look at my cf90 mate.

Hi Tim. Understand this was a while ago but I have noticed you moved to the Bushman DC190L. Did this fit in the same cavity as the 8551, and how is it or did it go? How much battery and solar did you go to to run it?

Tried to watch but in the end still couldn't find out how the panels permed.. use tables mate

A Tim about 2 years ago you did a video on a 190litre fridge,can you say in a new video if it still going strong thank you,from down under mate.

The downside to your video is you don't explain where to plug that in you say plug it out. I'm dumb and use that grace plug saying and now, when you plug that you aint told us anything. Cause I keep getting F1 notice on my nomadic fridge.

I had the Companion one and used it via my EcoFlow River Pro, it lasted about 10 showers then it stopped working. Was sent a replacement one and it lasted about 6 showers, couldn't even make a video about it. Companion said it's probably the EcoFlow's fault lol, I think it just can't handle the warmer water required for a shower.

How hot it is while operating on full ?

Hi Terry, your video is very helpful, so thank you. Did you consider and then dismiss the significantly cheaper Bostik Heat Transfer Sealer - BOS1128C? I'll need to remove the fridge heat sink to enable removal & hopefully repair of the condensation drip channel below it, so this is a perfect opportunity to reapply the sealant/mastic. Can you believe it's not available from Dometic as a spare part?? Will probably do the same to the freezer as it's performance is abysmal.

Great video dude 👍

Hi Tim , I run 2 small fridges a 54 litre and a 15 litre console fridge , the console fridge runs permanently and sits in the tray of my work ute (2 yrs old in all weather no cover) and has never missed a beat, the second fridge 54 litre is only on the vehicle when camping so beer in the small one food in the bigger one, recently my dc to dc control panel showed an error ( connection ) both fridges had error codes and wouldn’t run , both are Anderson plug connected but the bigger of the 2 fridges has a high med low switch where the plug connects to the fridge? This fridge is 24/7 connected to mains power at home when we are not camping , should this be set at a high med or low setting for 12 volt? , the fridge is a glacio so it’s a cheap Chinese brand but has never let me down in 4 years. Would be interested for your opinion. Great video very informative.👍 Regards Gary.

Thanks so much for this, I was wondering if these units had buck/boost converters, now I know!

I have a 240v under counter fridge freezer on my boat running via a 2000w inverter, how easy would it be for “me” to convert it to 12v? assuming I can source a 12v unit? Is it something an average guy could do?

Thanks for the great lesson, as well your opinion on older brand name fridges and their offshoots. Cheers.

Im currently trying to re jig my broken fridge ac. Im going to upsize it with bigger coils, etc. How did you get around the 12v transformer and wiring that comes with your new compressor

What's important is to remember that a hot fridge uses more electricity - which is important if boondocking (also if relying on solar power, and not a fuel powered genertor)

It’s cool here in the States

Question for ya mate my companion dual zone will run on 12v but only on emergency mode any ideas what it could be

May I ask how you change the lock latch pin as you unfortunately don’t explain that but - tempted to create a wooden copy as you described. Thanks for the great video

I run domestic fridges off an inverter. You need to use a Victron inverter which has a standby current of less than 1 watt and the 800 watt Victron will start big fridges and freezers fine. If the fridge has a thermostat use the standby mode on the inverter and the inverter turns itself on when the fridge starts. If the fridge is a modern 3 phase motor the inverter must be left on all the time. The higher star rating (3 or4) means the fridge probably uses 3 phase. These are more efficient. Another thing I do, is usw Westinghouse bar freezers (4 star) and turn in the screw on the thermostat about 5 or 6 turns. This makes the freezer into a fridge (0-4C) and because of the insulation it only draws 10A/h per day at 12v.

Very informative. I can see a great business opportunity opening up here as more & more off-grid people realise the benefits of avoiding the DC-AG-DC pathway. One thing that could be tidied up is your quoting of energy usage. As I guess you know energy is measured in watt-hours. Power is measured in watts. The relationship between speed & distance is a useful analogy.

are there any videos of electronic thermostat (W3230) for 220 V mains fridge ?

Your comments are turned off on the install review of your Renogy 50amp DC-DC MPPT charge/control/monitor. First , the little green BTS input is for your Battery Temp Sensor and the BVS is your Battery Voltage Sensor for using an external unit OR some Smart Alternators have a connection. Now to clarify, as a Renogy Ambassador- The new units have software updated to calculate the Input and allow the Alternator to charge at a full 50amps However with your unit you will find if you install a CUTOFF switch from your Solar PV+ input, it will automatically charge at the Full 50amp rate when there is No Input from Solar PV+ Maybe you can copy/paste this comment into that video OR update your original video and/or notes to help folks in this regards. Cheers & Take Care

shame you didnt film in Landscape...

Terry my prayers have been answered. I’ve never liked the 8551, but I knew there had to be a solution. Thank you.

My toilet button doesnt work now. Anyideas???

Maybe a higher railing on the inside?

Super useful video. Ive got a 100 amp hour battery but has a max load of 50amps. Would that be enough?

Hi Tim Thank you for the video. My son has an old caravan and is wanting a 12v retro fridge. Impossible to buy in Australia. He is keen on the SMEG 38L FAB5RCR5AU. I am an electronic technician (no refrigeration experience) so I am hoping that I can do it for him. Do you think that model is suitable? Thank you :)

never had a 3way fridge that that ever worked properly on 12 volt yet dont bother with 3 way fridge anymore

What brings me here is the desire to have a very tiny freezer (maybe a liter) for on the road smoothie ingredients.

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Hi Tim, I have an Evercool 30ltr 12v fridge. Turns on, compressor starts after the recommended 2min start up process but never gets cold. Digital temp is working as it changes with the ambient temp. No error codes (red error light not on either) Green light on Fan not running either, but figure that comes on with a temp signal thermistor? As required After running for a while the compressor discharge pipe doesn't feel hot. Just whole unit slightly warm from running overnight. Can you suggest a fix to look at? Thanks Gavin

Great video thx. I have done some of your mods but my fridge blatently only cools freezer and not fridge! I have removed and tipped upside down like you do with these 3 way fridges but still no joy. Do you know if the fridge is on a seperate control?? It has a sensor near that cooling fins so was wondering if that would control things somehow?? Any help by anyone would be appreciated as this is driving me nuts and I don't want to have to go and buy a new fridge.

Excellent design, workmanship and explanation. Best video I have seen yet on this topic. Cheers from the USA.

Great Review, TY

Hi. Will it be possible for the 220v converter to 12v internal power supply to cause these type of issues?