Andy@AAV
Old Marine
I'll start this thread about my new ARB fridge and add to it as I use it.
To start off, I want to thank Sierra Expeditions for great service. I ordered the fridge online since they had the best price when you include shipping. I got a call to explain why the fridge was back ordered before I got the email telling me it was back ordered! I was told they had a shipment inbound the following week and would get it to my by the following Friday (8 days away). I'm not sure about anyone else but with free shipping I didn't expect it until then anyway! Of course, I was wrong about that. The fridge arrived at my apartment on Wednesday instead! I had multiple emails about the order and had no lack of information about the status or location of the shipment. Sierra Expeditions now has a repeat customer.
But on to the fridge, which is why you are reading this. I can describe the unit, but to get a better description than I can do just go to ARB USA's web site. http://www.arbusa.com/Products/Fridges/20.aspx
My observations so far:
1: The box was pretty scuffed up when I picked it up but it has a 2nd internal layer of cardboard and there was no damage or marks on the unit.
2: The power cords and manual were in individual bags inside with nice LONG twist ties holding them in place (which will be re-used).
3: This thing is heavier than I expected, with the empty weight all at the rear which makes it awkward to pick up. Especially awkward when trying to lift by the handles instead of the latch for the lid.
4: Its really quiet on 120 Volt despite some older reviews. I can hear the fan in my laptop easier.
5: It cooled down within 15 minutes with my test items inside.
After Unpacking:
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Test Items Installed :
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To start off, I want to thank Sierra Expeditions for great service. I ordered the fridge online since they had the best price when you include shipping. I got a call to explain why the fridge was back ordered before I got the email telling me it was back ordered! I was told they had a shipment inbound the following week and would get it to my by the following Friday (8 days away). I'm not sure about anyone else but with free shipping I didn't expect it until then anyway! Of course, I was wrong about that. The fridge arrived at my apartment on Wednesday instead! I had multiple emails about the order and had no lack of information about the status or location of the shipment. Sierra Expeditions now has a repeat customer.
But on to the fridge, which is why you are reading this. I can describe the unit, but to get a better description than I can do just go to ARB USA's web site. http://www.arbusa.com/Products/Fridges/20.aspx
My observations so far:
1: The box was pretty scuffed up when I picked it up but it has a 2nd internal layer of cardboard and there was no damage or marks on the unit.
2: The power cords and manual were in individual bags inside with nice LONG twist ties holding them in place (which will be re-used).
3: This thing is heavier than I expected, with the empty weight all at the rear which makes it awkward to pick up. Especially awkward when trying to lift by the handles instead of the latch for the lid.
4: Its really quiet on 120 Volt despite some older reviews. I can hear the fan in my laptop easier.
5: It cooled down within 15 minutes with my test items inside.
After Unpacking:
Test Items Installed :