Specifications

TRAVELLING
WITH YOUR ENGEL
Travelling Tips
For safety have your Engel secured
to your vehicle with an approved
fixing device (see accessories).
Have an auto electrician check that
your accessory plug is the correct
amperage and if your outlet is at
the rear of your vehicle ensure that
at least a 6mm of cable has been
installed.
Ensure your Engel has plenty of
ventilation. Place your Engel facing
one side of your vehicle so that other
equipment can’t block the ventilation.
Be aware that your vehicle battery
may not provide enough power to
start your vehicle after running your
fridge/freezer for extended periods
(see accessories).
TRIP PREPARATION
A quick getaway or the trip of a
lifetime with your Engel means you
want to be able to throw some
food in the Engel and head off at a
moments notice.
For a short break the amount of
planning required is usually minimal
- just grab some gear and food and
you’re off! The spontaneity almost
says no planning required. If you
have forgotten something it doesn’t
matter, either grab it at the shop or
go without it. The reverse happens
for the big trip as you could be miles
from anywhere and the detail in the
planning will really pay off. The most
important thing is to make a list a
few weeks before you head off and
pre pack as much gear as possible
and compartmentalise everything
in storage bags or containers so
you can find everything easily - eg.
kitchen gear in one container, dry
food in another.
There are a number of options on
how to keep your food on a trip.
Personal preferences on food type,
space in your vehicle, whether you’re
travelling in a group, length of your
trip and availability of shops to name
just a few. The main choice with an
Engel is whether to use it as a fridge
or a freezer.
FRIDGE OR FREEZER
When travelling on a long trip you
may wish to keep your Engel as a
freezer and utilise an esky or ice box
to keep your days food. Use your
Engel to freeze ice bricks and then
transfer to the cooler. To maximise
freezing performance pack meat
into meal size containers and store,
ensuring adequate airflow around
each container.
TRAVELLING WITH FRIENDS
If you’re travelling with a friend,
who has an Engel, and you are
cooking meals together, you can
plan menus so that you can run one
Engel as a fridge and the other as
a freezer - or even better, one of the
latest technology combination fridge-
freezers, for those who have the
space to carry the MT60F-Combi or
the MT80F-Combi. Separate fridge
and freezer compartments make both
units a breeze to operate.
EXTENDED STAYS
If you’re planning to stay in the
one spot, store your Engel in cool
locations; preferably a shady place
were there is a breeze. Having an
Engel transit bag also assists in
the efficiency of the unit in extreme
temperatures.
If you’re using a generator make sure
the leads are kept dry. You can turn
off the generator overnight safely
without damaging the food as long
as you don’t open the unit too often.
FOOD STORAGE
When packing your vehicle always
keep in mind things that you need
most frequently. Have a kitchen box
and your Engel conveniently placed
so you have ready access to food.
Also ensure that your Engel and other
storage items are secure in case of
an accident. Engel has a range of
sliding and locking systems that suit
most needs.
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