EdgeStar Fridge

Lexwoody · 02-03-2009, 10:46 AM

I plan on getting this EdgeStar FP430 fridge. Price well!

http://www.compactappliance.com/FP43...ances-Freezers

bulldog · 02-03-2009, 10:54 AM

Interesting, let us know how you like it.

Would like to know the current draw and how it holds up with some offroad action.

my034runner · 02-03-2009, 01:32 PM

Never heard of the Woody. Like Andries said, it would be nice to know the current, and how it holds up against the beatings it will take off road. Our Engels and ARB fridges are purpose built for this.

But, just do a little more research, and compare it to the Engel and ARB. Although, the flash freeze setting is pretty cool...pun intended.......

Cruiserhead · 02-03-2009, 01:56 PM

that looks like a great price, tell us how it goes.

Teotwaki · 02-03-2009, 03:05 PM

testimonials here

http://www.compactappliance.com/FP43...ances-Freezers

a few:

"I purchased this unit for a 4x4 trip on the Rubicon trail, where ice is not available. Most of the others had either the ARB or Engle fridges that cost $700-$900.My buddies ARB ran his battery down, my Edgestar ran all week, did not tax my battery, kept food cool and I even turned the therostat colder to cool warm beer. Beer was cool in about 20 minutes or so. All food stayed fresh, the entire trip. Holds a lot more then anticpated. Extremely quiet..Also the display of temp is better the the ARB or Engle.Great value and many folks asked about it on the trail."

another

"I have used for over a month in the back of an FJ Cruiser, Southern California to South Dakota. Temperatures in the truck reached over 130°F during this time and the FP430 kept a steady 38°F. I have left it running for three days without charging the battery and it did not drain the battery down to its auto cut-off point. I do have a dual battery setup."

4mudder · 02-03-2009, 05:45 PM

I've had this fridge on my list for about 6 months. This will be the one I buy. I just saw it on sale a few days ago for like $489.

Jeremy · 02-03-2009, 08:02 PM

Wow thats a nice price. Would like to see how it holds up to some 4x4 abuse

SidVicious · 02-05-2009, 10:51 PM

I just bought one of these. Impulse buy.

But at about $300 less than the comparably sized Engel, I figured I'd give it a shot.

damaged110 · 03-17-2009, 05:00 PM

So, Woody, did you buy this fridge???

Lexwoody · 03-18-2009, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damaged110

So, Woody, did you buy this fridge???

Not yet.

my034runner · 03-18-2009, 10:25 AM

Brett is thinking about possibly getting their big one, so anyone with any feedback on this unit, please speak up.....

SidVicious · 03-19-2009, 12:43 AM

I have this fridge, but have yet to take it out of the box.

Josh220 · 03-31-2009, 12:12 AM

I am getting ready to pull the trigger on one of these since they have good reviews. Is it wise to run them off of a second battery? Which one do you guys recommend if so? I was thinking either the Optima red top or yellow top.

Appreciate it.

bulldog · 03-31-2009, 10:28 AM

A second battery would be nice to run the fridge off. It has the possibility to drain your main battery on hot days/nights.

When getting a second battery to run accessories like a fridge, etc get a deep cycle battery (marine batteries are normally deep cycle, Yellow top optima, Odyssey, and some of the Die-Hard batteries made by Enersys).

Back to topic. Would like to hear more feedback on these fridges. Looks like a nice alternative to the normal Engel type fridges.

03-31-2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bulldog

Interesting, let us know how you like it.

Would like to know the current draw and how it holds up with some offroad action.

The FP430 may be powered via AC (0.75A) or DC (4A/2.5A) power

my034runner · 03-31-2009, 02:24 PM

I know, sort of off topic.....but get a blue top, forget the yellow top...not worth it.

Josh220 · 03-31-2009, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my034runner

I know, sort of off topic.....but get a blue top, forget the yellow top...not worth it.

Why's that?

damaged110 · 03-31-2009, 05:13 PM

the yellow top is not a true deepcyle battery.. it is a starting battery that can be discharged more than a regular battery. the blue top is designed to be discharged to a lower voltage and can be cycled to that lower voltage allot more. basicly the blue top can go dead more often and recover better that a yellow top. it is all explained on the optima web site or at least it was..

Cruiserhead · 03-31-2009, 08:16 PM

My Kragen $78 battery rocks the house

my034runner · 03-31-2009, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damaged110

the yellow top is not a true deep cycle battery.. it is a starting battery that can be discharged more than a regular battery. the blue top is designed to be discharged to a lower voltage and can be cycled to that lower voltage allot more. basically the blue top can go dead more often and recover better that a yellow top. it is all explained on the optima web site or at least it was..

What he said! Also, the warranty sucks crap!! My Yellow top went dead 1 year and a month or so. No warranty left!!

And that was at Costco!! And they take everything back!!! Not anymore, I got $10.00 trade in on it.

Both the Red and Blue Tops have 18 month warranties on them. I've never had any problems with my Red top, and I've had twice as long as the Yellow top.
The Blue kicks butt, no worries!!

02-03-2009, 10:46 AM	#1
Lexwoody Senior Driver Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 712	EdgeStar Fridge I plan on getting this EdgeStar FP430 fridge. Price well! http://www.compactappliance.com/FP43...ances-Freezers __________________ GX total loss 6-26-11

02-03-2009, 10:54 AM	#2
bulldog Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 12,298	Interesting, let us know how you like it. Would like to know the current draw and how it holds up with some offroad action. __________________ andries K9BDG

02-03-2009, 01:32 PM	#3
my034runner Toy120 Uber Mod Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 6,556	Never heard of the Woody. Like Andries said, it would be nice to know the current, and how it holds up against the beatings it will take off road. Our Engels and ARB fridges are purpose built for this. But, just do a little more research, and compare it to the Engel and ARB. Although, the flash freeze setting is pretty cool...pun intended....... __________________ NVTTORA Prez..My034runner: DR/ICON coil overs, Icon 2.5 resis in the rear, custom coil springs, AllPro sliders, BudBuilt skids, KurtFab Lower links, AllPro Upper links, WabFab endlinks, Blackout safari rack, FourTreks HiLift mounts, 285/75/16 BFG's Ko's, MagnaFlow exhaust, Optima Blue&Red top, ShrockWorks bumper, MileMarkerE9000 winch, Engel MT-60 fridge, Sirius, Garmin60 Csx, Factory nav etc...

02-03-2009, 03:05 PM	#5
Teotwaki Adventurer Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,714	testimonials here http://www.compactappliance.com/FP43...ances-Freezers a few: "I purchased this unit for a 4x4 trip on the Rubicon trail, where ice is not available. Most of the others had either the ARB or Engle fridges that cost $700-$900.My buddies ARB ran his battery down, my Edgestar ran all week, did not tax my battery, kept food cool and I even turned the therostat colder to cool warm beer. Beer was cool in about 20 minutes or so. All food stayed fresh, the entire trip. Holds a lot more then anticpated. Extremely quiet..Also the display of temp is better the the ARB or Engle.Great value and many folks asked about it on the trail." another "I have used for over a month in the back of an FJ Cruiser, Southern California to South Dakota. Temperatures in the truck reached over 130°F during this time and the FP430 kept a steady 38°F. I have left it running for three days without charging the battery and it did not drain the battery down to its auto cut-off point. I do have a dual battery setup." __________________ Jim My Adventure Blog: "Sun To The North" '05 SR5 4WD V6 HQ sliders, OW Suspension, LT265/75/R16C Duratracs, rear diff. breather, ScanGauge II, Garmin 276C, Engel 45 fridge, All-Pro LCAs, TC A-Arm Skids, dual batteries, Downey skid plate, Cyclone pre-filter, ARB Compressor & Rear Locker!! Offroad Trailer Photos http://www.toyota120.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1237

02-03-2009, 05:45 PM	#6
4mudder Cheap Basterd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Gateway to the Sierras Posts: 1,046	I've had this fridge on my list for about 6 months. This will be the one I buy. I just saw it on sale a few days ago for like $489. __________________ Chris KK6VZK My Truck Build '05 4R SR5 V8, SAW 2.5 front, OW/Bilstein 5100 rear, SW Sliders, 4Crawler 1.5" BL, extended rear swaybar links, front swaybar delete, AR wheels, GY Duratracs 33", Yaesu FT-8100r, Rola roof rack, Aux backup lights, Nuvi 255W, Speedohealer. I had that Jeep thing... But I went to my local Toyota dealer, bought a 4Runner and it cleared that crap right up.

02-03-2009, 01:56 PM	#4
Cruiserhead Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,574	that looks like a great price, tell us how it goes.

02-03-2009, 08:02 PM	#7
Jeremy Driver Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 216	Wow thats a nice price. Would like to see how it holds up to some 4x4 abuse __________________ 2005 Sport 4x4 V8, 275/70/17 Cooper AT3, Magnaflow cb Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Front Shocks set at 1.75" lift FJ Cruiser Rear Springs & Shocks added .5" lift www.premierairfilters.com

02-05-2009, 10:51 PM	#8
SidVicious Driver Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 408	I just bought one of these. Impulse buy. But at about $300 less than the comparably sized Engel, I figured I'd give it a shot. __________________ Sid - Build Thread 07 4Runner LTD ~ V6 ~ 4x4 ~ Factory Nav Suspension: DR C/O ~ DR Shocks ~ IVD Coils ~ Medic Links Wheels/Tires: 1.25" Spidertrax Spacers ~ Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac 275/65/18 More: DO Front Bumper ~ Shrockworks Sliders ~ Slee Brake Lines ~ Nav in Motion ~ National Luna Dual Battery Kit ~ DieHard Platinum PM-1/PM-2 ~ Blue Sea Fuse Block - ARB Fridge

03-17-2009, 05:00 PM	#9
damaged110 Driver Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: las vegas Posts: 63	So, Woody, did you buy this fridge??? __________________ 94 fzj 80 neverending project...

03-18-2009, 10:25 AM	#11
my034runner Toy120 Uber Mod Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 6,556	Brett is thinking about possibly getting their big one, so anyone with any feedback on this unit, please speak up..... __________________ NVTTORA Prez..My034runner: DR/ICON coil overs, Icon 2.5 resis in the rear, custom coil springs, AllPro sliders, BudBuilt skids, KurtFab Lower links, AllPro Upper links, WabFab endlinks, Blackout safari rack, FourTreks HiLift mounts, 285/75/16 BFG's Ko's, MagnaFlow exhaust, Optima Blue&Red top, ShrockWorks bumper, MileMarkerE9000 winch, Engel MT-60 fridge, Sirius, Garmin60 Csx, Factory nav etc...

03-19-2009, 12:43 AM	#12
SidVicious Driver Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 408	I have this fridge, but have yet to take it out of the box. __________________ Sid - Build Thread 07 4Runner LTD ~ V6 ~ 4x4 ~ Factory Nav Suspension: DR C/O ~ DR Shocks ~ IVD Coils ~ Medic Links Wheels/Tires: 1.25" Spidertrax Spacers ~ Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac 275/65/18 More: DO Front Bumper ~ Shrockworks Sliders ~ Slee Brake Lines ~ Nav in Motion ~ National Luna Dual Battery Kit ~ DieHard Platinum PM-1/PM-2 ~ Blue Sea Fuse Block - ARB Fridge

03-31-2009, 12:12 AM	#13
Josh220 Old Timer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,489	I am getting ready to pull the trigger on one of these since they have good reviews. Is it wise to run them off of a second battery? Which one do you guys recommend if so? I was thinking either the Optima red top or yellow top. Appreciate it. __________________ Josh- Build

03-31-2009, 10:28 AM	#14
bulldog Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 12,298	A second battery would be nice to run the fridge off. It has the possibility to drain your main battery on hot days/nights. When getting a second battery to run accessories like a fridge, etc get a deep cycle battery (marine batteries are normally deep cycle, Yellow top optima, Odyssey, and some of the Die-Hard batteries made by Enersys). Back to topic. Would like to hear more feedback on these fridges. Looks like a nice alternative to the normal Engel type fridges. __________________ andries K9BDG

03-31-2009, 02:24 PM	#16
my034runner Toy120 Uber Mod Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 6,556	I know, sort of off topic.....but get a blue top, forget the yellow top...not worth it. __________________ NVTTORA Prez..My034runner: DR/ICON coil overs, Icon 2.5 resis in the rear, custom coil springs, AllPro sliders, BudBuilt skids, KurtFab Lower links, AllPro Upper links, WabFab endlinks, Blackout safari rack, FourTreks HiLift mounts, 285/75/16 BFG's Ko's, MagnaFlow exhaust, Optima Blue&Red top, ShrockWorks bumper, MileMarkerE9000 winch, Engel MT-60 fridge, Sirius, Garmin60 Csx, Factory nav etc...

03-31-2009, 05:13 PM	#18
damaged110 Driver Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: las vegas Posts: 63	the yellow top is not a true deepcyle battery.. it is a starting battery that can be discharged more than a regular battery. the blue top is designed to be discharged to a lower voltage and can be cycled to that lower voltage allot more. basicly the blue top can go dead more often and recover better that a yellow top. it is all explained on the optima web site or at least it was.. __________________ 94 fzj 80 neverending project...

03-31-2009, 08:16 PM	#19
Cruiserhead Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,574	My Kragen $78 battery rocks the house

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