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Off Road 12v Fridges/ Freezers/ Combos! BS thread, Cus were never serious...

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by MJonaGS32, Jun 9, 2013.

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  1. May 13, 2016 at 6:52 PM
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  2. May 22, 2016 at 6:28 PM
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    Have you removed the seats and center console yet? There are 2 bolts under the center that are sturdy and the mounting points for the seats are sturdy. Going from a couple of those points across the seating area and tying in to the front seat rear mounts would be as sturdy as you could get. I have my dog platform/ storage bin built with wood and only secured to the two bolts in the middle. It's been that way for over 3 years and hasn't budged. I even had to dismantle it last week to replace the cab mount bushings. After a thorough inspection, I just put it back together as it was originally built. I keep thinking about adapting it for a fridge/ freezer, but then I get distracted by other mods.
     
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  3. May 23, 2016 at 5:53 AM
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    I've disassembled them in my second gen and the third gen appears to be a complete carry over, and if it isn't it's close enough that it doesn't matter, it's put together the same way. The problem I'm having is trying to figure out a way to actually mount the platform into those holes. I feel like I'm going to need some sort of custom fabricated bracket.

    My plan is to leave the center console in place and utilize the rear seat mounting holes.
     
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  4. Jul 20, 2016 at 1:39 AM
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  5. Oct 15, 2016 at 3:21 PM
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    Look directly above the controller. There's a probe on the roof of the electronics cubby. The temp sensor is held in place with a spray-in type foam product.
     
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  6. Oct 24, 2016 at 7:23 PM
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    Get it sorted?
     
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  7. Oct 24, 2016 at 7:32 PM
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    Haha. Well I pulled apart my fridge last wkend because these fridges are pretty poorly engineered, I'm going on a long OR trip and I <3 to BBQ & cold beer... Any who, pretty positive it's the temp sensor in the location I described. The wires might of let go from the epoxy backing. In that case you may need a new probe.
     
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  8. Oct 24, 2016 at 7:41 PM
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    i have the 85Qt, so it may be a little different, but I doubt it... I only saw one probe label on the din rail connection at the controller.
     
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  9. Oct 24, 2016 at 7:47 PM
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    Just two.
     
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  10. Oct 24, 2016 at 7:49 PM
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    Sorry reread. Just two individual wires.
     
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  11. Oct 25, 2016 at 2:08 PM
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    I bet it is. The controller is basic w/ no noticeable error display/piezo. Without resistance input from the sensor, the controller probably continually ramps up the compressor/ shuts it down over and over.
     
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  12. Oct 25, 2016 at 2:19 PM
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    It's a good idea. I love my fridge, but it's definitely Chinese engineered. Haha.

    I also got a 5 year Squaretrade warranty. It was under a hundred bucks...
     
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  13. Oct 25, 2016 at 9:07 PM
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    Ah shiet. I thought they were connected at the controller? And disconnected at the sensor? Can you give me the m/n on the controller?
     
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  14. Oct 25, 2016 at 9:13 PM
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    Alright, hold up. I'll review mine.
     
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    Can you take a picture of of green din connections?

    Edit nvrmind. My second set of yellow wires is un-terminated like yours. All connections seem like yours. :( It sounds like another issue.
     
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  16. Oct 25, 2016 at 9:28 PM
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  17. Oct 25, 2016 at 9:43 PM
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    No problem man, I'm happy to help. If you have access to a multimeter, I checked the temp sensor (terminated yellow wires) and it's showing at 6.85 KΩ. @ 60° room temp.
     
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  18. Oct 25, 2016 at 9:47 PM
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    Temp sensors in my experience fail all the time (Expensive HTP SS water heaters) and they're a cheap fix. Good luck.
     
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    They may be the same controller used in the Whynter fridge/ freezer unit. For dual sensor input...
     
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    When will you be in DV? I'm expecting to be in Bishop around the 7th. Plan on being in DV for at least two weeks.
     
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