Costway 54 Quart Fridge on SUAOKI G500

[Reaper_st84]

Looks like a small 12v 38Ah AGM battery can be use for a night with this fridge,what are you guys think?
48 watts/12 volt= 4 amp

38ah/4 amp= 9.5(for a night)

 

[TheGrrrrr]

Should be fine. It’s not drawing full power nonstop. Obviously depends on ambient temp, but at night I’m guessing you would get far more than 9.5 hours.

 

[Shaker69]

Tuffstuff4x4.com fridge looks similar too.

 

[Reaper_st84]

Tuffstuff4x4.com fridge looks similar too.

Looks the same but with tuffstuff logo and a higher price lol

 

[Shaker69]

Looks the same but with tuffstuff logo and a higher price lol

I have the Costway too. :)

 

[TheGrrrrr]

Just a comment on the performance of the Costway, I had it plugged into the wall as an overflow beer fridge in my home office for almost 2 months and it ran without issue. My biggest challenge was maintaining temperatures. When set at 35f it often drop below 32f, so I would set it at 39f and it would wander between 35f and 42f. So far that is the only negative.

 

[Graeman]

Simply take watt hours and divide by 12 and that will give you amp hours. ( they rate them in watt hours so you think your getting more for your money). 500whrs/12 volts = 41.66 amp hours. A cheap “deep cycle”marine battery from Walmart 135 amp hours (1620 whrs)costs $79.00.

That seems like a much cheaper alternative, but it doesn't have all the cool lights and outlets of the inverter. Come on man, Overlanders are about Bling! haha I agree with you just buy another deep cycle battery and throw it in the back.

 

[TheGrrrrr]

That seems like a much cheaper alternative, but it doesn't have all the cool lights and outlets of the inverter. Come on man, Overlanders are about Bling! haha I agree with you just buy another deep cycle battery and throw it in the back.

Generally, I agree with the battery approach. I liked the idea of having built-in ports for the solar suitcase, the ability to run/charge off the 12v simultaneously while driving, plug into the wall for charging AND have built-in USB-A, USB-C, 12v and 110 ports all in a self-contained unit. I could achieve all of that by building my own, but it wouldn't be as handy, portable or elegant as the G500. I haven't used the G500 a ton yet, so we'll see how it holds up over the summer.

 

[Reaper_st84]

I built one 2 years ago for camping with the jeep with the awning room,i added a small converter and an extra 12v socket.The unit use solar for recharging.I think i will change the battery for a small AGM and try to use it with the 44 quart Costway fridge.

 

[Redscorpion01]

Ok, the test has wrapped up and the numbers are in...

The G500 gave up after approximately 34 hours. I suspect that decent sunlight and a 100w panel could power this setup indefinitely.

Hi, where did you get the bag for the fridge? Link please!!!!

 

[Halfbreed_Ovrlandr]

Very nice test...thanks a bunch. I was looking in to getting once of these as well.

 

[Reaper_st84]

Working really good i am impressed.This only a 30w solar panel and it keep the battery full.Its been 6 hours on the diy battery box and the solar panel and everything is working like a charm.View attachment 97976

 

[Puffins_00]

Thanks for the info, I have been looking to add a fridge and this helps.

 

[Reaper_st84]

I added a 90w solar panel on the jku roof

 

[TheGrrrrr]

1 Year Update: The fridge/battery/solar combo has been in use sporadically for the past year and so far no issues or complaints. It's rare that I am out long enough to need the solar, but the Fridge and the G500 have been used in a variety of environments, been bounced around the back of my Rover on trails and supported beer stocks at a few parties in 110+ degree heat. Under high heat conditions, I do my best to keep them in the shade and will typically try to keep the fridge full as well. So far I'm pretty happy with the setup and can recommend both products. I will say that the insulated cover for the fridge is a must have for energy management.

 

[MuckSavage]

@TheGrrrrr thanks for the update!

 

[Graeman]

I added a 90w solar panel on the jku roofView attachment 99762View attachment 99763View attachment 99764View attachment 99765View attachment 99766View attachment 99767View attachment 99768View attachment 99769

That is such a nice setup that you have there. I really like the water rotopax on the right side roll bar.