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EvaKool 40L Drawer Fridge Freezer
Details & Specs
If you’ve got limited space in the back of your 4WD for your gear, then the DC40-DRW 40 from Evakool is here to make transporting cool food and bevvies easy as on your weekends away.
The compact and efficient drawer system means you don’t need a fridge slide, and there’s plenty of room, in fact, you can hold 48 cans in this bad boy. With two speed setting with turbo performance, this rugged unit will work efficiently to chill your supplies.
The silent, reliable and efficient compressor offers low voltage protection and comes with easy to use digital controls. Whether you’re going out for a day at the beach, road tripping with friends, or camping away with the family – the Evakool DC40-DRW 40 will reliably keep your food and drinks nice and cool.
Tough enough to handle anything road can throw at it, the Evakool DC40-DRW 40 is perfect for campers and adventurers who are limited on space.
- Rugged fully insulated metal cabinet
- Silent and reliable compressor
- Low voltage protection
- 40L capacity
- Holds up to 48 cans
- 12V and 24V voltage system
- Easy to read LED display
- Two speed setting with turbo performance
- Includes bracket to secure to flat surface
External Dimensions:
83D x 59W x 32.5H cm
Packed Dimensions:
83D x 59W x 32.5H cm
Internal Dimensions:
53D x 44W x 16H cm
Weight:
35 Kg
Insulation Thickness:
4 cm
Cable Length:
Approx. 40cm (requires wiring)
Capacity:
40L
Approx. Drink Capacity:
48 cans
Material:
Powder Coated Metal Cabinet
Insulation:
Refrigeration Grade PU Foam
Input Power:
12V / 24V
Power Consumption:
Eco 1.0−1.5 A/h, 5°C interior, 32°C ambient | Turbo 2.0−2.5 A/h −16°C interior, 32°C ambient
Compressor:
Evakool CK25
Temperature Range:
−16°C to 10°C
Warranty:
2 Year Nationwide
Supplier Code:
DC40-DRW
Snowys Code:
138941
Staff tip:This fridge requires hard wiring, it does not come with any form of plug.
Reviews
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Q&A's (20)
Can you confirm its 83cm deep1 answer
Is it's 83cm deep? That's long!
Damian - Launceston(6 years ago)
G'day Damian,
Yes, the Fridge is 83cm deep externally from front to back due to the compressor housing.
Leece - Snowys(6 years ago)
Can you fit a 500ml can upright inside the unit?1 answer
can you fit a 500ml can upright inside the unit?
cam - lang lang(6 years ago)
G'day Cam,
I don't have any 500ml cans to try this out for you, but I can tell you that the internal height is 16cm, so if your 500ml can is smaller than this you should be ok.
Leece - Snowys(6 years ago)
looking at buying 2-4 units depending 1 answer
hi can the unit be mounted on top of one another? will be built into a kitchen. can you quote/call me/email me
ben - 0821(6 years ago)
G'day Ben.
It's not something we'd really be willing to recommend. You could theoretically stack two on top of each other, but you'd have to make some custom mounts to do this. Our best recommendation would be to have a chat to the team at Engel and see if there are any other options in their range that might be more suitable.
Leece - Snowys(6 years ago)
How much space does the rear of the unit need to breath?1 answer
Can I mount the unit hard up a centre wall in a canopy? Worried about adequate ventilation as I assume it sucks in air from the back
Henry - New Farm(6 years ago)
G'day Henry,
The Evakool Drawer Fridge can be mounted pretty close to flush up against your centre wall with no issues. We'd suggest giving yourself at least a few centimetre gap, as you'll need a few centimetres space for the mounting plate anyway. The rear of the unit is where you'll find the compressor housing, so as long as there is a little bit of space for it to vent it shouldn't cause any issues.
Leece - Snowys(6 years ago)
Tie Down Points1 answer
Hi there, does this fridge have any tie down points to prevent it from rattling about in a Wagon?
Lloyd - The Ponds(6 years ago)
G'day Lloyd,
The Evakool Drawer Fridge comes with a mounting plate that you screw into the floor of your vehicle and then screw the fridge down onto the mounting plate.
Leece - Snowys(6 years ago)
Fridge cover1 answer
Given that most fridge manufacturers seem to offer a cover as an important aid to maintaining fridge temps/efficiency, is one available for this draw? If not, how are the insulation properties better/good enough to not have one when other fridges/manufacturers seem to confirm the benefits by offering the option?
Bernard - Geelong(6 years ago)
G'day Bernard,
There isn't a cover option available for the 40L Drawer Fridge due to their need to be mounted and wired into the vehicle. The insulation is a high-grade foam that provides plenty of good insulation in the external housing and draw to ensure they are as efficient as possible.
Leece - Snowys(6 years ago)
Improved roller version 1 answer
Hi, do you guys stock the newer version with the extended roller length so the full depth of the drawer slides out? Cheers
Drew - Wallsend(6 years ago)
G'day Drew,
I've just double-checked our display model and the roller length on the drawer does appear to be longer than some of the review videos you'll find on youtube, and the video on the Evakool website. I'd say you can access all but approximately 10cm of the draw from above, with the farthest back section probably best for things that you won't need too often on a trip.
Leece - Snowys(6 years ago)
What is max current draw of this fridge1 answer
Continuous and Max
Paul - Cockburn(7 years ago)
G'day Paul,
The max draw on Turbo on 2.0-2.5 A/h, this will get you down to that -16*c capacity.
At around 4/5*c, your normal fridge temp, your draw will sit around 1.0-1.5 A/h.
Hope that helps!
Lauren - Snowys(7 years ago)
Can I use this of my solar system in my motorhome?1 answer
I would like to set this up in my motorhome which has solar and also the fridge in it runs of the battery while I am driving.
Gloria - Bundaberg (7 years ago)
G'day Gloria,
The Evakool 40L Drawer Fridge Freezer will work with a 12v or 24v solar powered system, but your best bet is give us a call on 1300 914 007 to through the specifics of your set up and variables to consider!
Lauren - Snowys(7 years ago)
Can the mounting bracket be fitted to a ribbed floor. 1 answer
Eg. Ute tub or back of a transit van
Trev - Emerald (7 years ago)
G'day Trev,
I've spoken with one of the fridge experts here who happens to have a van and he said yes it is possible to mount the 40L Drawer Fridge into a ribbed floor, but it may require a little bit of modification to make it work, as the brackets are designed for a flat surface. One consideration to make is to ensure there is adequate ventilation and protection from the elements (so ute tubs aren't usually a good option as the compressor is only partially housed.
Leece - Snowys(7 years ago)
What is the current draw (per hour)1 answer
Hi I'd like to know what the 'current' draw is for this to determine how long a, say, 100Ah battery would keep it going for Cheers
Mark - East Perth(7 years ago)
G'day Mark,
The Evakool 40L fridge has a power consumption of Eco 1.0-1.5 A/h, 5°C interior, 32°C ambient, Turbo 2.0-2.5 A/h -16°C interior, 32°C ambient - I hope this helps Mark.
Emily - Snowys(7 years ago)
Installation space1 answer
How much space is required (additional to the external dimensions) when installing this unit? How much height does the mounting kit add?
Kate - Perth, WA(7 years ago)
G'day Kate,
I've just had a good look a the unit itself and the mounting plate for it. The External Dimensions are almost spot on including the plate. I measured was 84 x 59.2 x 33.2, so as long as you have a little bit of clearance in each direction it shouldn't be a problem.
Leece - Snowys(7 years ago)
Could this product be fitted under a ute tray (obviously raised 4x4)1 answer
For a personal project
Andrew Zwicker - Kallangur (7 years ago)
G'day Andrew,
Theoretically, it would be possible to mount the Evakool Drawer Fridge under a ute tray. However, our fridge experts here are indicating it wouldn't be a good idea as they're designed for internal use and not designed to withstand dust, run and road grime that would build up around the compressor area. So in summary, we wouldn't suggest it.
Leece - Snowys(7 years ago)
Battery protection 1 answer
It say it has 'low voltage protection' Does this mean it will cut out at a preset voltage. I.e. 12.3v
Brad - 5108(7 years ago)
G'day Brad,
The Evakool DC40 Drawer Fridge does have low voltage protection after a quick call to Evakool I've found out it will cut out at 10.8V.
Tim - Snowys(7 years ago)
picture of the bracket1 answer
can you send a picture of the bracket used so that i can line it up against what I need?
james - sydney(7 years ago)
G'day James,
Here at the snaps of the bracket of the Evakool 40L Drawer Fridge Freezer - I hope this helps.
Emily - Snowys(7 years ago)
Type of compressor1 answer
Engel fridges favour certain types of compressors because of their reliability- can you tell me about the compressor in this fridge?
james - sydney(7 years ago)
G'day James,
The Evakool 40L Drawer Fridge Freezer uses Evakool's CK25 Compressor. The compressor is virtually silent, has low voltage protection that will stop your car battery from running dry, can operate at angles of up to 30 degrees, has a self-diagnostic fault system, and turbo mode to allow you to cool the fridge rapidly if you need to. Altogether, it's a pretty good compressor and is backed by Evakool's 2-year warranty.
Ben - Snowys(7 years ago)
Can they work on 240v?1 answer
Is there a 240v adaptor for this fridge?
Greg - Brisbane(8 years ago)
G'day Greg,
I've just had a chat with Evakool about this to get the best solution for you. They said that the Evakool 40L Drawer Fridge Freezer is designed to be a permanent fixture so they said that if it would be in the car more often than not, you'd be best off getting a 240V car battery charger to keep the battery charged and still hardwire it to your car. Alternatively, they've got 2 adaptors you can use if you're wanting to use it half the time on 12V and half on 240V. The light duty one is plastic and uses a cigarette lighter plug, the heavy duty can be used outside, is aluminium and uses an Anderson plug. If you wanted to grab one of these adaptors, give us a buzz on 1300 914 007 and our customer service team can help you out with ordering one in.
Ben - Snowys(8 years ago)
Will the unit stay on if the car is turned off?4 answers
Thinking of purchasing to put in back of Tourareg with extra battery to travel around Aus.
Martin - Eltham(8 years ago)
G'day Martin,
The Evakool 40L Drawer Fridge Freezer doesn't have a battery cut out feature, no. If you do get a second battery put into your car though, you can get a cut out between the two batteries so that even if it drains your deep cycle battery, it won't drain your car battery.
Ben - Snowys(8 years ago)
I think the first answer may be wrong. Whether it cuts out when the ignition is on is dependent upon how it is wired up. The unit has low voltage cut out at 10.5 Amps. I would recommend the enquirer obtain advice from an auto electrician about dual battery systems.
Alan - Hahndorf (7 years ago)
G'day Alan,
Yes you're correct, it will depend on how you have the unit wired by the auto electrician
Leece - Snowys(7 years ago)
I have a unit for two months now and generally like the design. In answer to your question, the unit is preferably hard wired to the supply battery, either the start battery ( not recommended) or a secondary battery that is charged by solar or car alternator ( via a Dc to DC charger or at least a VSR/ignition switched relay. The fridge does have a control panel on/off switch (non remote capable) but the display shows "OFF" , so the fridge always draws some power. The only way to have no power draw at all is to have a switch that you can use to turn the power to the fridge off .
Ron - Wattle Grove(7 years ago)
Weight on top1 answer
How much weight can this drawer take on top of it?
Gabi - Heidelberg Heights(8 years ago)
G'day Gabi,
I've contacted EvaKool and while they don't have an official weight capacity, they advised that they ship them in stacks of 4, so you could get at least 120kg on top with no worries.
Ben - Snowys(8 years ago)
Fridge Compressor 4 answers
Is the compressor built inside the cabinet or is it separate, meaning that the compressor needs to be fitted elsewhere. Also what wiring comes with the fridge, it is ready to plug in to my 12 v point?Thanks Mark
Mark - Glenelg North (8 years ago)
G'day Mark,
The compressor is located at the rear of the Evakool 40L Drawer Fridge Freezer unit. Open wiring is provided so you have a range of choices as to whether you get a 12v point plug fitted or whether you wire directly to your battery.
Ben - Snowys(8 years ago)
G'day Josephine,
The compressor on the Evakool 40L Drawer Fridge Freezer can't be moved. As for the decibels, we're not sure but we will chase this up with Evakool for you and get an answer ASAP.
Ben - Snowys(8 years ago)
G'day Josephine,
I've spoken with Evakool today. The 40L Drawer Fridge Freezer needs to be manually defrosted. They didn't have any decibel reading devices on site and so we can't get an exact measurement on that one I'm sorry. They are certainly one of the quietest fridges on the market though.
Ben - Snowys(8 years ago)
The wiring is about 200mm long and unterminated ( bare wires, one red, one black) - no plugs supplied at all. The compressor is quiet, the cooling fan makes the most noise. Noise wise, probably the same as the fridge at home. Defrost is a 'turn it off and open the drawer job. There is a drain pipe fitted that you can connect a piece of longer hose to and let it drain the water out on to the ground , but make sure you have the car on an angle to have the rear of the unit lower than the front as other wise the water just runs out the front of the drawer cavity.
Ron - Wattle Grove(7 years ago)
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