ARB 37 quart Fridge / Freezer - Review vs. Engel MT45

I sold the Engel because it wouldn't fit under my AccessSport Tonneau cover... picked up a brand new ARB 37qt from OK4WD last month.

I was super excited when everything fit as intended under the cover. The fridge is new, the wiring kit is ARB directly to a Northstar AMG, and I'm running the ARB travel cover.

Well this thing can't maintain a temperature to save its life. To start with the digital readout is a JOKE! With a full fridge, set it at 37 and the fridge will bounce around between 44-54? Set it at 25 and it'll bounce around from 31-38. I don't get it.

I'm all for ARB products and run a lot of them but this is crazy.

Set the Engel to about 1.3 and it'll sit at 38 all day long with absolutely zero bouncing around.

I'm to the point of considering selling the ARB and buying another smaller Engel.

Anyone else deal with this.

Temperature is verified by a digital indoor / outdoor thermometer.

 

Old and new (minus the travel bag)

 

That's frustrating! I've considered buying an ARB fridge/freezer because I as well trust the ARB brand to be reliable and well-built. I really have to second guess that after seeing this. I guess maybe contact their customer service to see if that's reason enough to exchange it for a another one? I know it sounds kind of cliche, but maybe it's worth it in this circumstance since you've spent quite a bit of money on that and it doesn't live up to pretty basic standards!

Just followed you on Insta by the way.