New Dometic CFX3 Coolers

[Dometic]

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 the camping equipment 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
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Slide for the CFX3 55IM
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Slide for the CFX3 75-95
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Slide for the CFX3 100
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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-February 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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Reserved for info on accessories (covers, power, and more) for the CFX3 - info coming soon

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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.

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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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One of the more complicated questions we get is relative to how our battery protection system works.

When does it know to shut off the cooler before you get to a no start situation (if you are using a single battery for your vehicle)? Even if you are using a secondary battery the same question applies except it removes the no start situation.

If you are using a single battery (starter battery) we recommend that you start out with our battery protection set to HIGH initially (and perhaps MEDIUM after you've done some testing to see how it works with your vehicle).

Here's why....

1. Voltage is sensed at the CFX DC socket and not at the terminals on the batteries. Many people don't realize just how much voltage loss occurs with thin gauge wire, poor electrical connectors, and old wiring. For example, a member of our team has a '87 FJ60. When trying to using the 12V socket in the dash, there is such a terrible loss that it won't power a CFX regardless of battery protection setting.
2. When current is pulled through a wire, the voltage drops by default, which causes more loss (Pukert's law).

Symptom
All the above can cause the battery protection to activate since the cooler isn't getting the power it needs - regardless of the reason. This also protects the cooler components.

Solution
If you have problems powering your cooler with your existing wiring pick up one of our DC Hardwire Kits. 10AWG direct from your battery to a socket for your cooler.


If you use a dual battery set up (in vehicle or one of our PLB40s) set battery protection to LOW.



Below is information showing at what points the battery protection for the CFX3 will kick in and shut the cooler down as well as in what range it will happily run.

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We've mentioned our PLB40 in a few of our posts. Here are a couple of videos that we've been sharing that will provide some additional insight into the PLB40 and how it works

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.


And a good walkthrough by Main Line Overland...




For more info on the PLB40 click here

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Any updates on when the CFX3 slides/covers will be available?

 

[Dometic]

Estimates are still very fluid because of the pandemic, but our best estimate right now is May or June. In the meantime, if you are looking for model numbers of the slides or covers that you'll need here is the full list:

Sliders
Description - SKU
CFX3 SLD3545 Slide Mount Kit 35/40/45 - 9610000651
CFX3 SLD55 Slide Mount Kit 50/55/65 - 9610000652
CFX3 SLD75 Slide Mount Kit 75/80/110 - 9610000653
CFX3 SLD95100 Slide Mount Kit 95/100 - 9610000655

Covers
Description - SKU
CFX3-PC35 Protective Cover for CFX3 35 - 9600026462
CFX3-PC45 Protective Cover for CFX3 45 - 9600026463
CFX3-PC55 Protective Cover for CFX3 55 - 9600026464
CFX3-PC75 Protective Cover for CFX3 75 - 9600026465
CFX3-PC95 Protective Cover for CFX3 95 - 9600026466
CFX3-PC100 Protective Cover for CFX3 100 - 9600026467

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Like many companies the pandemic has had us running low on inventory for the new CFX3 line.

We have a shipment inbound and we should 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



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