Lets Dive in to some easy done practices to get the most out of your KickAss fridges.
1. Keep your fridge full
It’s important to try and keep your fridge full. By doing this your fridge has less open spaces to cool, open space means your fridge will draw more power to keep that air cold. By keeping your fridge full, the items in your fridge effectively act as Ice bricks, helping keep your fridge at the set temperature. Don’t forget to select a fridge size that is best suited to your needs.
2. Limit opening the lid
Opening the lid of your fridge releases the cold air inside, and lets warm air in, this in turn means your fridge will need to start and try and cool the inside down again. Therefore increasing your fridges power consumption.
3. Vacuum Sealing
This is a must have for anyone that goes fishing or on long trips away camping, especially if you don’t have a dual zone fridge/freezer. By vacuum sealing your food, not only will it keep it fresh for longer, but it will also save space. Don’t just think its meat that you can vacuum seal either, fruit and vegetables will keep fresh at fridge temperatures for several weeks. We have the vacuum seal kit sorted for you.
4. Wire it right
Make sure you use a good size cable running to your fridges power source eg. Anderson plug or cig socket. A good size cable to use for your fridge wiring is 6mm. This will allow your fridge to draw the current it needs to power itself efficiently. Most vehicles come with underpowered wiring running from the battery to the cigarette lighter sockets so we suggest using a KickAss wiring Kit!
5. Use Storage Baskets
Using storage baskets allows the cold air to circulate around the items in the fridge easier. Therefore keeping the items in the fridge/freezer nice and cold. All of our fridges in stock include these, so you have the solutions to all the problems.
6. Use a Fridge Cover
This is why KickAss fridges come with a free cover. They add an extra layer of protection to you fridge helping stop damage in the way of scratches, and dust and dirt getting into the compressor, not only that, they also have insulation properties to help with keeping the fridge cooler.
7. Keep your fridge shaded
Extreme temperatures can affect the performance of your 12v fridge. Its recommended that when stopping for a break or setting up camp, ensure that your fridge is in the shade. Temperatures inside an enclosed vehicle or canopy in the sun can get up to 60 degrees and upwards.
8. Ventilation
Make sure your fridges vents are never blocked when running. Your fridge needs to breath so it can do its job properly. When setting up at camp, place your fridge in a clear, well ventilated, shady area if your taking it from your vehicle for best performance. If you leave your fridge in your vehicle, it is recommended to get a fridge cage to help keep objects clear of the fridge that may shift when traveling.
9. Pack and cool down before leaving home
This is a great way to save putting unnecessary load on your fridge and battery. Using the 240v power at home and having the fridge packed with the items you're taking away allows you to bring the fridge down to temperature before leaving. This means not only do you get to make sure your fridge is running and working fine before you leave, but it ensures everything is nice and cold before you leave, reducing your fridges power consumption at the start of your trip.
10. Open the Fridge slowly
A simple yet effective trick is to open the fridge about 10cm slowly and then open it normally. By doing this, it allows the cold air not to be sucked out by the vacuum created when opening the lid normally. Simple yet effective.
11. Clean thoroughly after use
Always make sure that you give the inside of your fridge a clean when you have finished using it with some warm soapy water. Fridges left uncleaned can be quite smelly if left for a period of time. Let’s face it, no one wants that when they go to use it next for their next trip.
DON’T FORGET - Use something like a scrunched up shopping bag to help keep the lid/s open while in storage. This will allow airflow and stop moisture and mould from growing.