I would have to agree with the bag comments, I think it works as advertised. I have the bag and the 45 (from EE) and the whole unit is quite possibly the best "gear" we've ever purchased. My wife absolutely loves the thing and wants a 35 to keep in her car.
The 45 usually resides in the truck (always on around the "1" setting). When not in the truck, it stays up at the shed where we have no running water but we do have electricity. We're 20-30 minutes from the closest grocery store, so we've been known to throw it in the back of the Protege and make a town run. Allows my wife to make the grocery stop first, then on to the other errands without having to worry about the cold items.
Loaded full, on the "REF" setting in summertime temps around here, it will sit in the truck for 3 days without draining the Yellow Top all the way down.
On extended trips, we usually rachet strap the 45 with two 1650s in the back (D2), perfect fit. On the 88", I can get the 45 in against the second bulkhead and then squeeze 3 more 1650s in the back.
IMO, you just can't go wrong with the 45.
The 45 usually resides in the truck (always on around the "1" setting). When not in the truck, it stays up at the shed where we have no running water but we do have electricity. We're 20-30 minutes from the closest grocery store, so we've been known to throw it in the back of the Protege and make a town run. Allows my wife to make the grocery stop first, then on to the other errands without having to worry about the cold items.
Loaded full, on the "REF" setting in summertime temps around here, it will sit in the truck for 3 days without draining the Yellow Top all the way down.
On extended trips, we usually rachet strap the 45 with two 1650s in the back (D2), perfect fit. On the 88", I can get the 45 in against the second bulkhead and then squeeze 3 more 1650s in the back.
IMO, you just can't go wrong with the 45.
lol! I feel better now as I thought it was some retard thing I was doing to have the lid always falling off.
So, guess from reading this, a bag solves the problem?
Other than the lid, it is a great piece of gear. We have the 35 and it is fine although there are only 2 of us when camping.
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dan,
i was told by the ARB rep. that color is the only difference between the two....they are the same units, Engel makes them both. he also said that the the price difference is due to the fact that ARB has a more established name (ie people are more familiar w/ the ARB brand )
i was told by the ARB rep. that color is the only difference between the two....they are the same units, Engel makes them both. he also said that the the price difference is due to the fact that ARB has a more established name (ie people are more familiar w/ the ARB brand )
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But, the slide lock will not work with the 45 and the handles on in a DI. If you get the 45, you will probably want to keep the handles on. It makes it so much easier to carry. I wish i took a picture of my setup. I use the handles to secure it down with ratchet straps.
I have used the bag on my Engel 45 from Day 1. I've never experienced the lid issue. Furthermore, with the bag on it makes and nice Altas or Gazetteer pocket along the sizes.
https://www.expeditionexchange.com/engel/eng004.jpg
https://www.expeditionexchange.com/engel/eng004.jpg
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I did a little searching and found this place has pretty good pricing for Engels. Now, if I could just convince my wife that the Disco needs a new refrigerator more than our kitchen.
http://www.bigfrogmountain.com
Chris
http://www.bigfrogmountain.com
Chris
Man, you should warn a guy before posting pelican/engle porn like that... Damn, as much as I don't think that I need an Engle, I really, really, want one..
