Fridge for T5 Transporter Campervan

[deleteruser0520]

Howdy,

I've done heaps of research about fridges etc. Am now down to size for my camper conversion. I had decided on a 50 liter, but am getting advice from a Retailer (no vested interest as he has all sizes) saying the 50Litre Waeco is ridiculously small inside and that the 65 liter CRX is much more practical. I am cautious of course about the fact I'm putting it in a VW T5 so space is a consideration. The bigger one is shorted but deeper..pokes out 545 mm.
There aren't any T% campers up here in Darwin that I could just sticky beak in.... what do people have in their as far as size goes with space limitation? It will be going behind drivers seat in the typical configuration with cabinets and with rock & roll bed.

Thanks

Adrian

[saltd0g]

I'll take a pic of mine, but i didnt see the point in getting a waeco 50L when the foot print of a 50L is the same as a 65L! I love my 65L it sits behing the drivers seat with enough room to get out my second slider! Only time i would have chose a 50 is if the extra height of the 65 was an issue!!! Good luck mate!!!

[deleteruser0520]

That's great, a pic would be good. The measurements I have show the depth to be bigger, but probably negligible (25mm).
I'd love to see some others. Thanks heaps

[Bryn23]

I'm looking at the CRX 65, it looks as you may be able to recess the fridge in the cavity between the outer skin and internal panel.

There is a small lip on the floor that may need to be removed., ill be looking at this on the weekend

[deleteruser0520]

I thought of that as an option...every little bit of space helps. Would love to see a pic or tow and your thought of how the fit of the 65 went.

Regards

Adrian

[Jezza]

Hi Adrian
I have just had a conversion done and I got the Waeco CRX 65 L
.
I did consider the 80L but I managed to fit in an awesomne cutlery draw above the fridge with the difference in height.
The size is up to you but it gives you more room, and you use what you have in the end.
I was limited because I went for the rear 3 seater option which limited my cabinet space.
Definitely go for a CRX, the newer model Waeco over the CR range as they have a removable freezer which is great.
I have attached some photos for reference so you can decide yourself.
Jez

[Syncrotek]

A 90 Ltr Vitrifigo in a LWB

[Gold Coaster]

Hi Jezza and Syncrotek, in the near future I'm looking at upgrading my 1996 T4 2.0L part-Trakka campervan to something a little more modern and I'm interested to hear more about your conversions?

[deleteruser0520]

Excellent, thanks for the picks guys and tips. I'll go for the bigger one in the CRX
Regards

Adrian

[Bryn23]

Finally got around to insulation and sound deadening this area, so i though id post some pic's to show the recessed area,

There is about 75mm at the bottom and this reduces the higher you go, and the bottom steel lip has to be removed to allow the fridge to be able to recess the fridge, unless you build a base for it to clear the lip.

[Bryn23]

the yellow stuff in the recess is wax

[hoddy]

I've got a 40 litre built in Engel, which is mounted behind the drivers seat. Easy to reach while driving.
I have a second 47litre Waeco which I slide in the back for when we go camping. This can then be left at the campsite with a solar panel / battery, and it leaves just the 40 litre built in in the van, for when cruising around.
I'd go this option rather than having one massive fridge.

[Bryn23]

thats all fine until its a full camper van build, space is limited

i got one of those cf50 waeco and its still going after 10 years, but i plan on putting in a CRX65, as space wise it'll work better.

i wanted a Westabo Isotherm drawer fridge, but they are $$$$ between $2300-2700 anything marine is $$$

so a cheaper Waeco is in my future.

[Transporter]

i got one of those cf50 waeco and its still going after 10 years, but i plan on putting in a CRX65, as space wise it'll work better.

i wanted a Westabo Isotherm drawer fridge, but they are $$$$ between $2300-2700 anything marine is $$$

so a cheaper Waeco is in my future.

I'm in the market for fridge and there are many options there. Thanks for the positive comment on Waeco. Will check their fridges.

[jets]

I purchased my CF50 Waeco in late '03 to use in my first T4 Trakka that is best described as a Multivan with a popup roof. It consisted of a full width fold down bed but no cooker/sink/cupboards etc. The fridge sat behind the passenger seat & could be accessed from the front or by opening the sliding side door. Later when I purchased my current T4 Trakka, that is a full camper, it was moved to the boot of our Golf where it is used several times a week when grocery shopping.
A couple of small issues. I was not able to alter the temp. setting every time but solved that by removing the panel & inserting a small packer under the switch. I believe this can be a common problem after a few years of service. I recently transferred the fridge into the Tiguan for our holiday. On the Tig., the power is disconnected with turning off the engine, so pressing the 'on' button doesn't show any lights until the engine is running. The plug on the lead doesn't always make good contact & can disconnect if going over a couple of bumps. So, in the case of the Tig., pulling over & opening the boot,[the fridge will switch off with the ignition] the fridge may not have been going for some time. I have had no such problem with the Golf around home. I am very happy with the Waeco & reckon it's good value.