$400 Dometic RC4000 3-way portable fridge/freezer?

CarTopCamper · 04-24-2008, 05:12 PM

Has anyone used or even seen the RC4000 portable 3-way (12v/120v/propane) refrigerator/freezer from Dometic? Cost is $350 to $410 on the Internet. It is small, but Dometic says it'll make ice cubes. How does this compare to Engel (only electric, right?) Any comments appreciated.

***Corey*** · 04-24-2008, 05:17 PM

I have one of those that I bought back in the early 90s from Camping World.
Mine is the same, 12v, 110v, and propane.

Problem with them is if you try to run it with 12v only, it is like leaving your headlamps on.
We used ours in the tent trailer and ran it off a 20 lb propane tank, the same one that came with the tent trailer for the cooking stove.

The Engel and ARB fridge/freezers will run up to 5 days on 12v as they only draw .7 amps per hour when in fridge mode.

I have ran mine all weekend in my rig without starting the rig, and it started right up Monday for work.

stormin94 · 04-25-2008, 12:00 AM

I've never used one of those, but I did score majorly at Pick N Pull two weeks ago. I found a Chinook Toyota Motorhome, and it had the small 3 way fridge in it. I rewired it plugs, and got new propane fittings, and it works GREAT!!! It was extremely clean inside also. Not bad for $4.

04-24-2008, 05:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
CarTopCamper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 4	$400 Dometic RC4000 3-way portable fridge/freezer? Has anyone used or even seen the RC4000 portable 3-way (12v/120v/propane) refrigerator/freezer from Dometic? Cost is $350 to $410 on the Internet. It is small, but Dometic says it'll make ice cubes. How does this compare to Engel (only electric, right?) Any comments appreciated.

04-24-2008, 05:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,831	I have one of those that I bought back in the early 90s from Camping World. Mine is the same, 12v, 110v, and propane. Problem with them is if you try to run it with 12v only, it is like leaving your headlamps on. We used ours in the tent trailer and ran it off a 20 lb propane tank, the same one that came with the tent trailer for the cooking stove. The Engel and ARB fridge/freezers will run up to 5 days on 12v as they only draw .7 amps per hour when in fridge mode. I have ran mine all weekend in my rig without starting the rig, and it started right up Monday for work. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

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stormin94 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake County, CA/Sacramento Posts: 3,281	I've never used one of those, but I did score majorly at Pick N Pull two weeks ago. I found a Chinook Toyota Motorhome, and it had the small 3 way fridge in it. I rewired it plugs, and got new propane fittings, and it works GREAT!!! It was extremely clean inside also. Not bad for $4. __________________ 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4X4 208,000 miles and counting 3.0 V6, 5 speed 14/19 MPG city/hwy(before 33's) Current Mods Headers, 2.5" Flowmaster custom exhaust, K&N FIPK KC Daylighter 100 Watt lights Ranchos x4, 2" Lift Downey coils 33-12.50 M/T's, 1" t-bar lift, 1" body lift Tow pkg w/ lighthookups Silverstar Headlights, Pioneer Deck w/XM Brushguard 250Watt JLAudio 8" W3 Sub Future Mods 12V Aux outlet-400/800peak inverter roof basket/lights Air locker 4.88 gears H.O. Alternator

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