I'm Not Much On Spontaneous Purchases, But When I Saw This..

Core-Lokt · June 4, 2023

Dometic CCF-T Figuratively and literally cool. They are pretty tight on pricing no matter where you look, so figure ~$580-600.

Core-Lokt · June 4, 2023

Install Video

^Neglected to add install video link. I gather from another video there were two types-one for Bose, one without. The difference was the Bose version has the fan attached where the one in the link is the old-style non-Bose version. I guess Dometic realized there wasn't a need for two versions so the Bose-compatible one is what's available. Seems like the install is essentially the same; a 3 1/2" hole and a 1 1/8" hole and the loss of the console rear 12V power port.

Jettech1 · June 4, 2023

I want so much to say how cool that would have been to own back in the early 80's when any beverage was ok to be drinking while driving.....but I won't because that is so inappropriate these days, that is awesome for keeping water and my most special liquid on earth, mountain Dew cold...I love it...I need to look more into that awesome cooler. Thanks for the link!!!

Pryme · June 4, 2023

I’m on the Makita power tool platform and they make a powered cooler that I always thought to buy but just never have. It runs off the same battery packs I already have for my tools. Would be cool for in the truck or beach camping ect

Jettech1 · June 4, 2023

17 minutes ago, Pryme said:

I’m on the Makita power tool platform and they make a powered cooler that I always thought to buy but just never have. It runs off the same battery packs I already have for my tools. Would be cool for in the truck or beach camping ect

When we first started this whole camper journey we went Bauer for everything. Probably not the best brand out there but damn it was inexpensive and reliable so far. We hardly use all the attachments we have for the batteries but we wanted to keep it all the same to reduce different battery chargers and batteries....so far so good. But yeah, Makita....that's like top of the line stuff...one and done.

Core-Lokt · June 4, 2023

21 minutes ago, Pryme said:

I’m on the Makita power tool platform and they make a powered cooler that I always thought to buy but just never have. It runs off the same battery packs I already have for my tools. Would be cool for in the truck or beach camping ect

I think they're something you don't know you want until you have it-I'd say go for it.. The Dometic is a true refrigerator, though. This Video says it holds 37F.

Jettech1 · June 4, 2023

1 minute ago, Core-Lokt said:

I think they're something you don't know you want until you have it-I'd say go for it.. The Dometic is a true refrigerator, though. This Video says it holds 37F.

Our 12volt fridge in our camper is dometic....best damn fridge on earth!!

Core-Lokt · June 4, 2023

Remember that issue I has with the dead pixel line on my screen? I was sent a GM survey and after getting it, they called me. Last week they sent me a voucher for $500 towards accessories (hell, I didn't really complain about the issue). They have Dometic portable refrigerators, and I'm thinking about redeeming the voucher towards a CFX3-35. Dometic is an old name with a solid reputation.

Jettech1 · June 4, 2023

When we first starting looking at campers people were like get the one that is powered by propane and 120V. Oh and plan a few days ahead by putting in freezer packs in the fridge and freezer to help everything cool down quicker. With our 10cu/ft. 12 volt dometic fridge, piece of cake...stays cold and the freezer is stupid cold. We never have to worry about a thing...throw those warm ass mountain dews in there, 30 minutes later, they are down to 35' and begging for me to drink them....lol.. and the whole time it's hooked up to our truck, cold as can be....We love dometic for sure.

Jettech1 · June 4, 2023

6 minutes ago, Core-Lokt said:

Remember that issue I has with the dead pixel line on my screen? I was sent a GM survey and after getting it, they called me. Last week they sent me a voucher for $500 towards accessories (hell, I didn't really complain about the issue). They have Dometic portable refrigerators, and I'm thinking about redeeming the voucher towards a CFX3-35. Dometic is an old name with a solid reputation.

I've seen some who ****** about dometic...but I'm telling you. We love it...we are total fans!!!

Jettech1 · June 4, 2023

11 minutes ago, Core-Lokt said:

Remember that issue I has with the dead pixel line on my screen? I was sent a GM survey and after getting it, they called me. Last week they sent me a voucher for $500 towards accessories (hell, I didn't really complain about the issue). They have Dometic portable refrigerators, and I'm thinking about redeeming the voucher towards a CFX3-35. Dometic is an old name with a solid reputation.

I've never in my life been sent a voucher for anything....you are a lucky guy for sure!! Spend that like you stole it...lol....

Pryme · June 5, 2023

6 hours ago, Jettech1 said:

When we first started this whole camper journey we went Bauer for everything. Probably not the best brand out there but damn it was inexpensive and reliable so far. We hardly use all the attachments we have for the batteries but we wanted to keep it all the same to reduce different battery chargers and batteries....so far so good. But yeah, Makita....that's like top of the line stuff...one and done.

Yeah I’ve always liked makita ever since I was young. My dad had their cordless stuff back in the early to mid 90’s. Makita was so far ahead of the others back then. Their battery tech is still the best. I have my original set of lithium batteries and they still run just as long after like 7+ years

yeah that Bauer stuff and Hercules stuff is good. I’ve had excellent luck with harbor freight stuff. I have the big Hercules 12” sliding bevel miter saw and stand and love it. It’s a dewalt knock off for half the price.

Edited June 5, 2023 by Pryme

Core-Lokt · June 17, 2023

Finally got it today; Camping World obviously drop-ships straight from Dometic. Would like to say I got it in, but a 3 1/2" hole saw I ordered at the same time hadn't even shipped. Maybe next week, although I am going out-of-town.

Meanwhile, if anyone wants one, Dometic has them on sale at their website. They were $599.00 (pretty much the prevailing price everywhere I compared), and are now $479.00 RIGHT NOW.

Core-Lokt · July 1, 2023

I ordered a 3 1/2" hole saw, but got a 3 9/16" one, so I had to return/re-order a 3 1/2" one. Finally everything came together and I got this refrigerator installed today. I have a few pics, but the linked videos are a tutorial themselves and no need to repeat.

Core-Lokt · July 1, 2023

With the right tools, it's ~30 minutes time, and easy enough. Again, with a Bose system, be careful drilling the large hole so as to not damage subwoofer. Picture three is at 30 minutes run time in 90+F ambient temperature on initial run, but you can see frost forming. Picture two is the internal illumination. The capacity is clearly sized for cans (9). For S&Gs, I got some of the mini 8 1/2 oz. bottles and you can get six in, but four will be sideways. I'll post if anything interesting occurs.