Just what I was looking for. I appreciate people like yourself who are very knowledgeable and concise with product information and who does not yap away. Thanks for the information and video.
I have the CFX3 35 and it has been great. I recently purchased the CFX3 25 and while I loved the footprint / size and weight, when the compressor is running - it is much, much louder than the CFX3 35. At idle, the compressor is quiet - no issues. For car camping or tent camping, it wouldn’t work from a noise standpoint. Unfortunately, I had to return the CFX3 25.
@@SnowysOutdoors Not too sure about smaller dimensions being the factor. I have a CFX3 35 and it has been great. The compressor on the 35 sounds completely different than the 25 compressor. The 35 compressor isn't silent when running but it makes a sort of gurgling / louder humming sound - which is not a problem in a quiet room/tent/car during sleep time. Not so for the 25 - we tried sleeping with it in the same room and had to move it into another room - it's definitely quiet when the compressor isn't running but when the compressor ramps up to cool the 25 down, it makes too much noise. Too bad because we loved the size/foot print of the 25. I don't think the 25 would be a problem for someone keeping it away from a sleeping area.
All the specs are on our website, JN CN, that would be the best place to compare dimensions. Check them out here: www.snowys.com.au/cfx3-25-portable-fridge-freezer-25l www.snowys.com.au/cfx3-35-portable-fridge-freezer ~ Ben
I'm not sure what you mean by an RV refrigerator. This is a 12V fridge that can be used in 4WD's, caravans and RV's, so it may be the same thing only has a top loading chest configuration rather than a front opening upright configuration. ~ Ben
Hi! I have this model I have a QR code on the display. I scanned it with 619 app but gives an error. The factory reset function didn’t work! What to do?😓
Could be a number of reasons - being on the back of your ute, could have a blocked or super dusty compressor causing overheating. I'd be taking it to your closest refridgeration mechanic for a check-up www.dometic.com/en-au/support/maintenance-upgrade-or-service/service-locator ~ Lauren
Hi Ben, Dometic WSite say that the unit can be connected to solar panels? Is that the case and how does that work? I do not see a connector, so my panels go to my controller then what? Thx!
It's a miscommunication on Dometics part I think @Coyotehello - we've had this question before. Solar refers to Offgrid Solar 12v/DC systems. The fridge itself doesn't have a built in battery, which is required to direct run from Solar Panels. ~ Lauren
can anyone pls tell me will these devices cause a problem if we operate them in a camping box that we will place in the trunk of a vehicle such as a pego rifter or a citroen berlingo? These are single cabin vehicles. Is there a sound problem? how much noise do they make? and in a closed environment, will the motors (compressors) experience loss of efficiency?
You can use these in a vehicle as you mention, it is safe to do this unlike a gas powered fridge with should no be used in a confined space. You will notice the noise, if you are sleeping in the car you will hear a quiet hum on and of during the night. As for efficiently, there will be a loss of efficiency if they are operating in a hot space as they need to dissipate heat in order to operate at their best, so try and ventilate the vehicle cabin as best you can. ~ Ben
It is designed to run from a vehicle rather than as a standalone fridge, You can run it as such but this requires an external battery and a method to charge the battery i.e. solar, all of which adds versatility to any setup. ~ Ben
@@MrCarribdis If you purchased it from Snowys we'd love to help get this sorted. We're not authorised to do the assessment on fridges, but we can certainly get onto Dometic & help make it happen. Head to our Warranty Page & fill out a claim so the team has all the info . www.snowys.com.au/warranty ~ Lauren
Just what I was looking for. I appreciate people like yourself who are very knowledgeable and concise with product information and who does not yap away. Thanks for the information and video.
I'm glad you found it useful, thanks for your comment. ~ Ben
Crystal clear. Thanks a million
I'm glad it was useful. ~ Ben
I have the CFX3 35 and it has been great. I recently purchased the CFX3 25 and while I loved the footprint / size and weight, when the compressor is running - it is much, much louder than the CFX3 35. At idle, the compressor is quiet - no issues. For car camping or tent camping, it wouldn’t work from a noise standpoint. Unfortunately, I had to return the CFX3 25.
That's interesting, Scott, I wonder if it's anything to do with the smaller dimensions of the CFX25 i.e. less material to dampen the noise. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors Not too sure about smaller dimensions being the factor. I have a CFX3 35 and it has been great. The compressor on the 35 sounds completely different than the 25 compressor. The 35 compressor isn't silent when running but it makes a sort of gurgling / louder humming sound - which is not a problem in a quiet room/tent/car during sleep time. Not so for the 25 - we tried sleeping with it in the same room and had to move it into another room - it's definitely quiet when the compressor isn't running but when the compressor ramps up to cool the 25 down, it makes too much noise. Too bad because we loved the size/foot print of the 25. I don't think the 25 would be a problem for someone keeping it away from a sleeping area.
Perfect review!
Thanks. ~ Ben
Great review….how tall is the cfx25 and cfx35 ? It needs to fit under a van bed
All the specs are on our website, JN CN, that would be the best place to compare dimensions. Check them out here:
www.snowys.com.au/cfx3-25-portable-fridge-freezer-25l
www.snowys.com.au/cfx3-35-portable-fridge-freezer
~ Ben
Would this be a better than an RV refrigerator? Perhaps have two built in rather than RV refrigerator
I'm not sure what you mean by an RV refrigerator. This is a 12V fridge that can be used in 4WD's, caravans and RV's, so it may be the same thing only has a top loading chest configuration rather than a front opening upright configuration. ~ Ben
Hi! I have this model
I have a QR code on the display. I scanned it with 619 app but gives an error. The factory reset function didn’t work! What to do?😓
I;d suggest taking it to the store you purchased it from, or contact Dometic directly, it looks like it could be a faulty temperature sensor. ~ Ben
My 35 litre keeps cutting out over heating..it in the back of my Ute in the sun ..it does have a cover ... why does it keep stopping?
Could be a number of reasons - being on the back of your ute, could have a blocked or super dusty compressor causing overheating.
I'd be taking it to your closest refridgeration mechanic for a check-up
www.dometic.com/en-au/support/maintenance-upgrade-or-service/service-locator
~ Lauren
Hi Ben, Dometic WSite say that the unit can be connected to solar panels? Is that the case and how does that work? I do not see a connector, so my panels go to my controller then what? Thx!
It's a miscommunication on Dometics part I think @Coyotehello - we've had this question before.
Solar refers to Offgrid Solar 12v/DC systems.
The fridge itself doesn't have a built in battery, which is required to direct run from Solar Panels.
~ Lauren
Thank you.
@@SnowysOutdoors
what do you set it for for the fridge setting?
Generally around 5 degrees for a fridge, Cheryl. ~ Ben
can anyone pls tell me will these devices cause a problem if we operate them in a camping box that we will place in the trunk of a vehicle such as a pego rifter or a citroen berlingo? These are single cabin vehicles. Is there a sound problem? how much noise do they make? and in a closed environment, will the motors (compressors) experience loss of efficiency?
You can use these in a vehicle as you mention, it is safe to do this unlike a gas powered fridge with should no be used in a confined space. You will notice the noise, if you are sleeping in the car you will hear a quiet hum on and of during the night. As for efficiently, there will be a loss of efficiency if they are operating in a hot space as they need to dissipate heat in order to operate at their best, so try and ventilate the vehicle cabin as best you can.
~ Ben
Why no rechargeable batteries? That is what portability is all about
It is designed to run from a vehicle rather than as a standalone fridge, You can run it as such but this requires an external battery and a method to charge the battery i.e. solar, all of which adds versatility to any setup. ~ Ben
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على الرحب والسعة. ~ بن
Very nice i beg one sincerly i wante this
It's a neat little fridge. ~ Ben
How do you lock it? 🔐 🔒 🤔
You can lock the display by holding down on the up/down buttons simultaneously, but you can't lock the cabinet. ~ Ben
At around $900 it would want to be a good fridge.
Can't go wrong with Dometic, Brian. ~ Ben
Great fridge until it breaks down six months in and the service centers refuse to even touch it. Been getting the run around from these people.
@@MrCarribdis If you purchased it from Snowys we'd love to help get this sorted. We're not authorised to do the assessment on fridges, but we can certainly get onto Dometic & help make it happen.
Head to our Warranty Page & fill out a claim so the team has all the info .
www.snowys.com.au/warranty
~ Lauren
Appreciate that very much, I didn’t buy it from you guys though!
Cfx75 is not good if using plb40 battery