Reddit reviews ARB Portable Fridge Freezer 50 Quarts Electric Powered 12V/110V For Car, Boat, Truck, SUV, RV, Home Classic Series I (50 Quart)
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Can maintain an interior temperature of 0 degrees for true in-vehicle refrigeration and freezingHolds up to 72 12-ounce cans, and can also accommodate a two-liter bottle of cola. Two piece injection molded lid, UV stableContinues to actively cool contents while the vehicle is off, and features an adjustable automatic battery protection system that prevents vehicle battery run-downIncludes two power cables: the DC power cable connects to your vehicle's 12/24-volt DC power outlet, and the AC power cable plugs into a standard household AC power outlet.Cooling capacity:50 degree F to 0 degree FExterior Footprint: 27.75"L x 14.96"W x 20"H -- Main Compartment: 13.27"D x 11.22"W x 15.79"H -- Dairy Compartment: 5.95"D x 11.22"W x 8.11"H
I own it - I have a 50qt ARB fridge/freezer and an auxiliary battery and 100W solar panel. This lets me park the truck in the desert and ride my motorcycle around and not have to run the truck to keep the battery topped up.
It adds up fast so start small and build up if you find it is necessary. Many people get by fine with just one battery and a 100w panel - the key is to not use electricity for heat or motors and recharge as much as you can from the van's alternator whenever you're rolling. Also if you're starting from scratch, try to get 12v DC appliances (fridge, TV, etc) since power is lost in converting DC to AC.
Speaking of fridges and your healthy budget, spend the $800+ for one with a Danfoss compressor since they will sip power and work like a champ for years. The cheaper ones will not impress you.
Your best bet is going to be a 12v/120V ARB Refrigerator / Freezer unit and a cooler like a YETI or Similar. The small cooler linked elsewhere in this post on Amazon is not sufficient, as it only cools 32 degrees below the ambient temperature. If outdoor temps are in the 90's, that unit only cools into the 60's
The ARB unit will do 2 things - refrigerate your meds as you travel, or allow you to freeze gel packs for use in the Yeti to transport your meds for a few days until you get back to home base. The bigger problem is that both will be huge targets for theft. You are going to have to really secure them and even hide them. If you will have your own service truck, you may be able to build them in and secure them in a compartment somehow.
Given the total destruction in PR, this medication requirement may mean that you can't accept this assignment if the logistics for your medication can't be worked out. The resources may just not be in place to support you until much more power is restored.
Good luck and hope you can find a solution that works out.
ARB, Dometic, etc sell rock solid coolers that use very little electricity. Cheaper to buy a very expensive ARB than upgrading the hell out of your full electrical system.
Current solar panel kits are cheap, running a basic second battery or even having a third on a marine switch, is pretty easy. Adding upgraded alternator, dc to ac converter, wiring etc.... just get a solid DC cooler, and not the cheap ones.
ARB 10800472 Fridge Freezer- 50 Quart https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Q1INDM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rYtLzbKHWVYT7
Uh, what? I have an ARB 50 quart fridge and that thing was not anywhere close to $150, in fact it's closer to $1000. I got it wholesale from a friend who was a retailer and it still cost close to $700.
https://www.amazon.com/ARB-10800472-Fridge-Freezer-Quart/dp/B002Q1INDM
this doesn't even include the electrical upgrades needed to run it for more than a few hours
Someone asked for links because they are lazy. Understanding this issue at a deep level, here you are:
Dometic 90QT (what I'm considering) https://www.amazon.com/Dometic-CFX-95DZUS-Portable-Electric-Refrigerator/dp/B01GEK9ZAK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Dometic 65QT: https://www.amazon.com/Dometic-CFX-65DZUS-Portable-Electric-Refrigerator/dp/B00SZ7XJ8K/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492478720&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=dometic+portable+fridge
Arb: https://www.amazon.com/ARB-10800472-Fridge-Freezer-Quart/dp/B002Q1INDM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492478738&sr=8-1&keywords=arb+portable+fridge
Whynter: https://www.amazon.com/Whynter-FM-62DZ-Portable-Refrigerator-62-Quart/dp/B008VX01P2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1492478772&sr=8-2&keywords=whynter+portable+fridge
I guess I am comparing a pelican cooler to an ARB, which really isn't a particularly fair comparison.
PS: $200 for a Pelican is a hella good deal.
In addition to keep ipads,phones and maybe some power tool batteries, I would also like to keep this powered
ARB 10800472 Fridge Freezer- 50 Quart https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Q1INDM/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_WOObAbNCFVS86