New Dometic CFX3 Coolers

If you've not heard about the new CFX3 line of coolers we launched at SEMA be sure to check them out. We've got a size that will likely fit your needs.



Intrigued? Check out our thread in our vendor forum to learn more about what's changed, sizes, and ice making

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Slides for the CFX3 models

Key upgrades from the CFX line of slides

• Lighter but same strength
• 3” more extension in same footprint
• New release mechanism - a lot more reliable and removes slop when slide is latched
• Dust cover to keep sand out
• Moved mounting holes for easier installation
• Improved packaging to keep the slides in great shape until you install
• Made in USA

Slide for the CFX3 28-35


Slide for the CFX3 55IM


Slide for the CFX3 75-95


Slide for the CFX3 100


Generally all are very similar in design except for the size of the slide and the cooler it matches up with.


Availability
You'll find additional product information and pre-orders open for the slides mid-March 2020.

Click here to visit our Accessories page

Note - As of Jan 22, 2020 we still have slides for the CFX series up on our site under the Accessories area.

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I'd shared some noise level specs in another thread and thought they'd be useful here as well.

These are the dB levels on all the models in our CFX3 line when they are running:

CFX3 35 44 dB
CFX3 45 47 dB
CFX3 55IM 48 dB
CFX3 75DZ 50 dB
CFX3 95DZ 50 dB
CFX3 100 50 dB

To compare:

60 dB would be a conversation in restaurant, office, background music, or an air conditioning unit at 100 feet.

50 dB would be a quiet suburb, conversation at home or large electrical transformers at 100 feet.

40 dB would be a library, bird calls (44 dB), or the lowest limit of urban ambient sound

30 dB would be a quiet rural area

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Over a lot of conversations, we've heard a lot of questions related to fridge use and energy consumption; in particular, how long can you run a fridge without ending up in a "no-start" situation.

There are a lot of factors involved in determining this: type of battery or batteries, condition of the charging system, wiring to the fridge, how often you open the fridge, actual electrical consumption that the fridge requires, etc. While we may not be able to determine the condition of your wiring or charging system, we can help with info on what the CFX3 line of fridges consumes power-wise.



In the above graph, we've measured each of our CFX3 models running at typical fridge (39 degrees F) and freezer temperatures (5 degrees F) and how external ambient temp impacts energy consumption. Given that the hottest temps will be in the day, you can rest assured that power consumption at night will be much lower regardless of what temp you set.

While the above graph will help you decide what CFX3 you might be interested in and how your power system will support, you'll also have access to our updated app. Not only does it help you control and monitoring everything on your cooler, it even tracks power consumption. You'll quickly get a feel of how it works with your battery, batteries, or a stand-alone power source like our PLB-40.

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I got a question from a forum member and thought it would be helpful to share here as well.

The question was how long would the CFX3 75DZ run if using the Dometic PLB40 energy supply and the ambient temp was 75F?


Given that the PLB40 has 40Ah of capacity, ambient temperature is constant at 75F, and the 75DZ consumes .8-.9 Ah/h (rounding up to 1Ah/h just for simplicity) holding internal temp to 39F, you should get around 40 hours of use - little more/little less depending on how you have it packed, how many times you open it, etc.

If you were running the internal temp at 5F, the 75DZ would be consuming about 2.7Ah/h, so the run time with the PLB40 would be around 14-15hrs. Plenty for overnight, and you are on the move and charging the next day.

The best part of the PLB40 is that you can use it in-line (switched power from the vehicle to the PLB40 then to the cooler). As you drive, it charges the PLB40 and also powers the cooler. When you stop, it just pulls from the PLB40, so you aren't drawing down your main battery.

If you haven't seen this video it might be helpful...



And a good walkthrough by Main Line Overland...



For more info on the PLB40 click here

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Might be a stupid question but are those estimated power draws based on the lowest setting between the two zones? For example, in the first scenario at 39F, that would be both sections at 39F... But in the second scenario it could be 5F in one zone and the same or higher temperature in the other correct? Is each section of the cooler individually baffled from the compressor so that in fridge/freezer mode one section receives more cooling than the other? Sorry if that doesn't make sense, trying to compare it to how my home fridge works!

 

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you.

The estimated draw testing was done with both zones set to the same temp.

As for how the zones are separated and cooled let me get back to you on this. I'll reach out to the product team to ask and get accurate detail since I've not personally seen a deconstructed view of the system.

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When will the CFX3 55IM come back in stock? I'm guessing the whole COVID thing is slowing stuff down... any idea as to when it will be back though?

 

In a call earlier this week, I heard that there was some additional stock of CFX3 models coming in. Unfortunately, even with the new shipment, all the 55IMs have already been spoken for. We're hoping that by the end of month/early next, we'll have more in stock.

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@brywebb11 - I just got another update from the team this morning, and we hope to be back in stock for all CFX3 models (except the 45) by this Friday (earliest) or end of the day next Monday (latest). If there is a size you are interested in head to our site and get an order in as they seem to be going very quickly.

Here is a link to the fridge section of our site

Thanks!

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Awesome! Thank you for the update!

 

I wanted to follow up on how the cooler sections work.

There is one compressor and one controller. There are two evaporator systems, one for each compartment. A solenoid diverts coolant to each compartment depending on the feedback it is getting from the temp sensor in each zone.

Each of zone is controlled. This is different than other types of dual zone fridges where there is one large compartment with a removable divider. With these you can’t easily dictate the temp in each compartment - you can only use trial and error.

Hope this helps!

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Interested... looking into these now.

 

Any idea when covers for the new models will be available?

 

Our web store is showing covers being in stock for all CFX3 models right now. Inventory seems to be moving quickly for these so jump over and get an order in as soon as you can.

PS - don't forget to use the coupon code below

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I was able to purchase the cover for the 75 a couple weeks ago.

https://shop.dometic.com/store/dome...paign=post_purchase_drip_1&smtrctid=166231230

Also @Mobtown Offroad could probably help.

 

Im in Canada and it says coming soon on the site

 

Will one of the new CFX3 slides work with an older CFX 45?

 

Any pictures of a 55im in a 3rd gen tacoma passenger cab?

 

Do you mean a CFX40? If so, this one is what you'll need - CFX3 SLD3545.

We're hoping to finally have them up on the web site and ready to order around July 30th.

When you are able to order be sure to use the promo code below. It will save you a few $$ on the slider

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