Hmmmmm 🤔 so no 12v conversion , and a dubious connection to a cheap 'n' nasty inverter ??? Have you been out licking frogs in the garden 😋

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

First of i am showing how to use a domestic 240v fridge in a camper not how to convert it to 12v the purpose of this video is to help people that can not afford the expensive RV fridges. I help people thats what i do! How many people have you helped today?

@mitch3424

Ай бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld actually two people with their car , Ive also rescued a hedgehog , now in my spare room getting warm and eating ! and caught and returned two runaway huskies heading for the high street ! All before ten am ! ! Soo 😝 to you and your dodgy wiring ! 😁

@keswickadventure

Ай бұрын

You need to change your video title then Mel… 😂 you definitely said d you’re converting it to run on 12v 🤣🙄

@LaheralHaake

Ай бұрын

@@keswickadventure It is perfect like it is!! thats the way people who are looking for complicated ways to use cheap fridges in their bus will find this video and be happy

Interesting, but now we need a vid testing how much power the fridge + inverter use over a 24 hours - and compare that with the 12v fridge in your van. The important thing is not whether you CAN run a 240v fridge in a van, but the power consumption.

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

Great point 👍

@TimH123

Ай бұрын

The Bluetti 12v is limited to 30A so the maximum possible drain is 360W running at 240v 1.5A.

Great insight into running a 240v fridge. Sometimes the simplest way is the best.

Hi Mel. We've been using a 240 volt fridge in our van for a couple of years now. Powered by a 2000 w inverter. The fridge is an A++ rating so very economical power wise, and our inverter uses very little power when not "working" The main reason for getting the 2000w inverter is that compressor fridges need a lot of power when the compressor kicks in. Our fridge was about £9O from Amazon a couple if years ago. So well done for making people aware they don't need to spend loads of money on a campervan soecific fridge.🙂👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

Thank you that’s really encouraging to hear that 👍

Good morning, Mel, You must be aware that, like me, every viewer was expecting a secret magical trick to converting a 240V fridge to a 12V fridge. A more fitting video title would be "How to Run a 240V Fridge in a Campervan" or "What Inverter to Use to Run a 240V Fridge." There's a small device that only costs £5 online. It's a temperature switch that works like a thermostat. You can adjust the settings to make it switch on and off at any temperature you choose. This would have been a lot cheaper than buying a dedicated inverter for the fridge. Coupled with a 4-pin automotive relay, it would have been a more practical way to run a 240V fridge. You could consider making a video about that to benefit those viewers who are now searching everywhere for the "Smart Inverter," which has been discontinued. I’m sure you’ll agree that a video like that would be more beneficial than merely entertaining. I must admit, though, I watch your videos to learn but enjoy the entertaining side more. The cheap £5 device is called “(12V/24V) Digital Temperature Controller Digital Thermostat Electronic Switch Heat.” It's selling on eBay for £7 but available elsewhere for under £4. I use the same device to control my DIY water heater-a domestic water storage heater that I converted by replacing the 240V heating element with a 12V (300-watt) heating element. It would be great for your viewers to see how cheaply they can use a 240V fridge in a campervan without killing the battery. As for the entertainment side of your videos, I even enjoyed watching you cook. Haha, I thought you might start another channel about cooking in campervans! I’m looking forward to your video about the weekend at the campervan and motorhome event.

@aFlynn1000

Ай бұрын

How do you wire this to the fridge? Do you replace the plug with 12v cabling?

@punkypixie6970

11 күн бұрын

@zack9633 Can u advise me how I can run a 240v fridge in my van then.... I've a 12v but it's on its last legs

@zack9633

11 күн бұрын

@@punkypixie6970 as shown in the video , use an inverter. you will need large battery capacity and solar system for when you are off grid. it all depends on how much battery AH you have. I just use a cool box with ice for cheese, butter and milk. I dont store food in fridges or freezers, there are supermarkets all over. if anything needs a fridge to be stored I buy and use on the same day. also, when on out in a campervan. never needed a fridge or freezer in a campervan.

I would love the life you have,Van,tools,and a massive shed/barn and helping others for sweet FA

Thanks Mel, you've made my weekend!!!

Clever trick Mel

Thanks matey

Thanks for the tip Mel and for showing us your special tool 😉

@Defender200tdi

2 ай бұрын

He couldn't wait to get it out and demonstrate how it works. Definitely talking from experience when he explained it can make your hand sore 🤣🤣🤣

Uploaded even whilst at Vanlife, I’m impressed. Sorry I’ve not had chance to say hello, every time I saw you both you were chatting to someone else. Nevertheless nice to see you both and Monty, maybe next year lol.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

Thank you we are parked up down buy the river if you still want to come say hi your more than welcome

Aussie boater-why I chose a 240v fridge. Check this guy for conversion

walked past you both today at shrewsbury, was tempted to say hello, however i guess you were enjoying the day without being hasslesd by youtubers

@SACREDTRAVELLER

2 ай бұрын

Come and say hi, we don’t mind

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

If you see us again today come say hi that is why we are here

Just managed to buy the last one on Amazon on Saturday via your link👍🏻

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

well done 👍

8:00 Mel falls for the "can I borrow the elusive 10mm socket" trick 😂

Very interesting video great how you converted it 😊 it’s the same as mine but mines 12v, but does have 240v connection at the back. cost me £585 three years now the best fridge freezer I have in my campervan narrow boat fridge freezer all the way no way getting a campervan fridge freezer there ridiculous expensive and tiny 💙

Good afternoon becky and Mel I love you and your building your new campervan I hope you are all well and enjoying your building your new campervan I love watching your videos of you and your building your new campervan please keep up the good work up on your videos on your you tube channel

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

Good morning!

Am i missing something? Did you just plug the fridge into the inverter and switch it on?

I used to have a 500w inverter to run my 240v fridge which worked most of the time, but every now and then these fridges surge and pull over 500w for a about 30 seconds which seemed to trip the inverter. They claim to be 1000w peak but can only manage if it's a split second. I upgraded to a 1000w inverter and it's been working ever since.

Thanks Mel, I’ve been waiting for this video since you mentioned it some time ago, inverter ordered via your link, checking out fridge. On a different subject bluetti have released the D40 add on for the A200L ( which I have ) which turns the 48v socket into a very useable 12 volt supply amongst various other things. Sadly not available in u.k yet but everywhere else. Perhaps you could have a word. Love your videos mate.

Nice one Mel! very informative as it is entertaining! as well it was nice to meet u today I'm the bloke from brand's hatch! ed.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for coming was very nice to meet you too good luck with your future plans

Mel even Easier, Its the Ampage that powers the Fridge, if you can switch its class to class two (12v) buy using a down lighter ballast that you would find in a kitchen light. The Ballast Converts 240 down to 12v Volts. Ballast for kitchen down lighter ftom wickes is £18 I use these ballasts hooked up to my inverter and it converts all 240 power down to 12v class 2 no earth required on applicance only at inverter. Just buy loads of 240 ballasts class 2 kitchen downlighter ballasts converts 240 -12volts And wire them up into a 240 double socket for each ballast and socket around rhe van and you have a socket that will power everything at 12v but easily enough ampage.

@BagofRust

Ай бұрын

Your welcome Mel 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

Thanks

Great vlog Mel very interesting 👍 Great job 👍 Be safe

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

Thank you! You too!

B I barn intelligence 😂😂😂😂😂😂 love it.

This was how we used to do it before 12v fridges became a thing. It’s fine as long as you have plenty of battery capacity.

What I've found is if you put a 12v supply - jumpers, booster or charger - across the first battery in a 24v system it will work also as long as the both aren't too fully drained. I also found that the first one also goes bad first.

Hey Mr Mel That mastic tape you recommended was useless Stuck some trim on the side of of my van with it,came back a few days later the trim was on the floor😡 That's £11 you owe me😉

That was an anticlimax, I was expecting to see lots of bodged wiring and dodgy practices and maybe even a big blue flash with lots of smoke

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

lol 😂

Mel its as simple as turning it off or on great vid laddie👍👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you!☺️

Dont know if its just me but your Amazon link goes to a 1000W £99.99 inverter. You will need to clear your browser cookies to show this as it may go to the correct inverter on your browser. Great idea Mel Thanks

@dor843088

2 ай бұрын

Me too. Showing a different inverter

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting me know I’ve now removed the link looks like they have sold out and replaced the listing with a different inverter

interesting to see and learn, electrical always worry me about doing myself. nice video mate

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

good video

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

Thanks

Hi Mel, just do like I do and use one of your solar generators, I use a Bluetti eb70... It makes no noise and uses only 50w when fridge kicks in. Btw the Amazon reviews says it does not go into standby, and I can't see where it states that it does? 🤔

👍great vid as usual, as the inverter is sold out what did you search for ? I searched smart inverter no joy

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

I just searched for a 500w inverter

The titles a bit cheeky mate! I thought you would be swapping the compressor or modding the electrics? Been looking forward to this idea but that’s not converting the fridge at all :/

@SACREDTRAVELLER

2 ай бұрын

It’s all up to the KZread analytics - otherwise we wouldn’t even be able to create content if no-one clicked

@ourworldonwheels

2 ай бұрын

@@SACREDTRAVELLERSo are you saying you’d rather make videos that are a bit misleading to get the views over content that’s genuine and gets viewed by less people? That’s a sorry state of affairs if that’s how it works now. I for one watch through my subs list not just what’s suggested so I’d always have it pop up in my feed anyway. Im just disappointed with this one as it’s something you’ve spoken about doing for a while and I genuinely thought you’d be converting a domestic fridge to 12v not just plugging it in to an inverter.

Brill mel

Hi ,Mel I've always used sikaflex ,ordered some tiger seal as you recommend it ,will see how it goes hopefully as good as you say 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

You’re be right 💪

@Dirt-Diggler

2 ай бұрын

It goes off in the tube so seal it well after use or use it all up in one go, sika tends to be slower to go off in the tube if left after it's opened 👍

I'VE JUST LOOKED AT AMAZON LINK AND GREAT NEWS IT RUNS A BREAST PUMP 😂😂😂😂😂 Cold and warm milk 😂😂

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting me know I’ve now removed the link looks like they have sold out and replaced the listing with a different inverter

This may help me with my current situation, the question I have and didn’t see it in the comments or may have missed it… How long do you find that the battery lasts running this? If you have solar how much do you think you would need to be putting back in to keep the battery at a good level for other items running in the van like lights?

@BigVanSmallWorld

Күн бұрын

There are so many variables it’s impossible for me to answer this question. But for me I have 610wt solar and and the fridge will run 24 7 no problem at all

absolute legend , saved me a fortune, great work

I just got a 12v fridge freezer for my van and I thought about this, but I didn't want a full size fridge I wanted a good size but still to fit in my kitchen and full size wouldn't of worked so I spent £330 and I don't regret a penny of it.

@EnglishVeteran

2 ай бұрын

Which Fridge Freezer did you buy ?

@deeeeeeeench1209

2 ай бұрын

@@EnglishVeteran Kirknalls EEEEEBAY

@deeeeeeeench1209

2 ай бұрын

@@EnglishVeteran Kirknalls on the famous bidding site rhymes with "way" brand new in box

@deeeeeeeench1209

2 ай бұрын

@@EnglishVeteran this is how it is listed R 50L 12v compressor fridge Freezer in Black Campervan , Mobile home , VW T5 T6

Hi Mel... what an awesome trick.... do u happen to have the inverter link, or point me in direction of what im actually looking for...thnx

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately they have sold out already

@punkypixie6970

2 ай бұрын

Oh shoot.... what wud I be looking for in a inverter for it to "turn off"....

@Dirt-Diggler

2 ай бұрын

Usually listed as "smart" inverter but read the description to make sure it auto detects a load, some manufacturers use the term smart to cover the USB port power levels ! It's a minefield TBH 👍

I am more interested in that battery you are using..... please tell me more

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

creabest.co.uk/collections/lifepo4-battery-12v/products/lifepo4-battery-12v-200ah-for-campervan-rv-solar

Use a micro timer switch say 15 min in every hour from your existing inverter or a thermally operated switch something like an inkbird ( better suited to converting a small freezer to a fridge ) freezers work better as they are better insulated

@Dirt-Diggler

2 ай бұрын

Or just use the fridges inbuilt thermostat to switch either a relay or the remote on/off for the inverter 👍

@FromMetayou

2 ай бұрын

@@Dirt-Diggler 💪👍 up there for thinkin an all that

Genius 👍

Nice one Mel but I defo want a Smart 500W Pure Sine Wave Inverter if you know anywhere else I could buy one thanks

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

500W Pure Sine Wave Inverter has now sold out!! thank you to everyone for letting me know. I'm sure if you do your own research you will find one that is similar. But the seller has this 1000w inverter in its place it is a little bit more money but lots of people are asking for a link so here it is amzn.to/3yIGKB3

Mel thanks so much for this, the KZread videos I've watched previously shows modifying the fridge and the inverter.

Hi, great idea, does the other inverter you listed have standby feature the same as the smaller one as i am about to order one????

@BigVanSmallWorld

9 күн бұрын

Yes it does

Mel how are you going to make it work while running the van off bleutii tho? I'm thinking this is good when you use DIY system but if you're using power bank as main source of energy then how does it work?

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

I’ll show you soon

Could you please recommend a 30 amp battery mains charger to charge my battery for lesure battery not lithium

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

A friend of mine has one of these and absolutely swears by it amzn.to/3S25kUD

It's all about power so How much power does it use compared to a 12v fridge , it must use more ?

@craster_van_kippers

2 ай бұрын

Hi there. My 5 year old setup draws zero when cold and about 6amps when running. (Fridge freezer). Sterling power products did a comparison test a few years ago. The big difference really is the initial cost.

@craster_van_kippers

2 ай бұрын

Hi there @ dirt-digger if you’re replying to me then I have to explain that my freezer and inverter has been rewire so that when cold enough the stat turns off the inverter completely.

Thankyou Mel , You have just saved me a lot of bother

Any pointers in the direction of a similar invertor pls mel !

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

500W Pure Sine Wave Inverter has now sold out!! thank you to everyone for letting me know. I'm sure if you do your own research you will find one that is similar. But the seller has this 1000w inverter in its place it is a little bit more money but lots of people are asking for a link so here it is amzn.to/3yIGKB3

Your link brings up many different 500w inverters, which one is it?

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting me know I’ve now removed the link looks like they have sold out and replaced the listing with a different inverter

15 minutes video just to plug a fridge into a inverter I thought you was going to fit a step up transformer

Are there other brands of pure sine wave inverters that do not draw power as soon they are connected? You say SMART is that what to look for?

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

Correct 👍

@Dirt-Diggler

2 ай бұрын

Be careful, a lot of the so called "smart" inverters are only smart in certain ways, a quick 5 min glance on amozon shows 5 that are listed as smart but only for the USB outlet NOT the AC !!! Read the description well don't trust the listing headlines 👍

@Photostoryhr

2 ай бұрын

@@Dirt-Diggler Thank you very much.

Is a domestic fridge a bit noisy compared to a proper caravan/ camper fridge?

Hi Mel, bought that 500w inverter and came today. Get an overload buzz, red light for about 10 seconds then starts working. Using a simple under counter fridge in my van. Normally run it off 1000w inverter. Any ideas to shut off the buzzing?

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

I’m not sure I’d send it back mate

@chrisb5839

Ай бұрын

These fridges surge every now and then and pull over 500w for about 30 seconds. This is enough to trip 500w inverters so the 1000w would work better.

@topup73326

Ай бұрын

It seems to only buzz when the battery is over 97%..(200ah) my 1000w inverter also makes beeping sound on fridge start up. Had it running now for two day. Battery at 99%

Can you pls re-post the link to that inverter or name of that inverter to look up for alternative sellers. Thanks. Also, do you happen to know if the same manufacturer makes 1000 W inverter? Thanks a million.

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

yes they do make 1000w inverters Bapdas 1000W Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter 12V to 230V 240V Car Converter Adapter with 2AC Outlets and USB Port amzn.to/3yIGKB3

Hi Becks & Mel, LOL, I was really hoping to see you both at the Van Festival today. I got my tickets after buying a van for my conversion, but it broke down on the first day. After getting it repaired, it broke down again the first day I picked it up. I ended up returning it for a full refund. Then, I bought a second van and started installing windows and heating, making good progress on the conversion. But disaster struck again yesterday when the second van broke down-seems like the handbrake mechanism inside the wheel hub failed. Unfortunately, I couldn't get it fixed in time for today. On a positive note, after watching your latest video, I did purchase the fridge you recommended! I'll have to wait until the next show you're attending to catch up with you both. Please get in touch; I'd love to come down and stay with you for a short time. All the best to you two, and keep up the great work!

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

Hi Mel, just a quick question, are you concerned that fridge might keep you awake at night? Are you going to enclose it and if so what about air flow? No doubt it will chuck out some heat when running.

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

Not at all

Hi Mel, Where did you get your orange 12v battery from?

@BigVanSmallWorld

16 сағат бұрын

Hi The battery is from Creabest uk creabest.co.uk/

Littlebit misleading title: Not converting a fridge to 12V but running it on 12V via converter. Not new - but nice tip with the "smart" inverter. By the way: are you running your second system on 12V - why not 24V, as the vehicle voltage?

Get on with it lol 😂

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

Oi you

Mel , you say it's a 500 W inverter , do you not have to check that the refridgerator is a 500 W or less device ??

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

Correct 👍

Love that idea Mel. Thanks for posting

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Hi Mel, I clicked on link and it comes up with a different one not the one you are showing in the video (Invertor)

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting me know I’ve now removed the link looks like they have sold out and replaced the listing with a different inverter

Does anyone know if a peugeot boxer L3L2 is the right hight for a legal camper conversion thanks to anyone that can help

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

No idea what a L3L2 is

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

Do you mean L3H2 if so yes 👍

@FunnyDodoBird-be5ob

Ай бұрын

@BigVanSmallWorld thanks very much I must of been on about a limousine van haha 😄

I want to fit an inverter for a fridge is a 500w all you need for a 240 fridge yeah?

@matthewwakeham2206

Ай бұрын

For long term use you probably want a low frequency inverter (victron etc) and I'd suggest getting 10x the running power of the fridge so if its a 100 watt fridge you want 1000 watt inverter (with victron this would be a 1200VA model). Why 10x the power of the fridge? Because that's what they draw when the compressor kicks in and if the inverter can't handle that it will eventually burn out. Short term occassional use then a cheap inverter will probably do.

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

500W Pure Sine Wave Inverter has now sold out!! thank you to everyone for letting me know. I'm sure if you do your own research you will find one that is similar. But the seller has this 1000w inverter in its place it is a little bit more money but lots of people are asking for a link so here it is amzn.to/3yIGKB3

Many thanks for sharing this hack mel, not that I need it in my new caravan

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Hi mel,we enjoyed the vlog as per,I went in the link to buy that inverter but there's no link, could you tell me what make/model it is please, pS,will you be raffling off Mary, joking lol, cheers...

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

500W Pure Sine Wave Inverter has now sold out!! thank you to everyone for letting me know. I'm sure if you do your own research you will find one that is similar. But the seller has this 1000w inverter in its place it is a little bit more money but lots of people are asking for a link so here it is amzn.to/3yIGKB3

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

i am thinking of raffling off Mary

One of the best chanel good info 😅

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

Glad you think so! Thank you

Hi mel where did u get that big battery from ? How much did it cost

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

hopefully this works creabest.co.uk/products/lifepo4-battery-12v-200ah-for-campervan-rv-solar?currency=GBP&variant=47142904103246&Google%20Shopping&stkn=654eb0b33d09&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9vqyBhCKARIsAIIcLMG36NzNwLDlt319a4vP1r9tDvMIsoeUSa_H9ZhKUk8BeRDjFjGt07YaAgzIEALw_wcB

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

it's a really good battery i have been using it for all my experiments

Whats the name or make of inverter so i can try and find one?

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

500W Pure Sine Wave Inverter has now sold out!! thank you to everyone for letting me know. I'm sure if you do your own research you will find one that is similar. But the seller has this 1000w inverter in its place it is a little bit more money but lots of people are asking for a link so here it is amzn.to/3yIGKB3

load sensing

So I’m sitting here with solder iron, lots of wires, transistors,an assortment of screwdrivers. Electricity meter. And you cheated. Well done Mel.

Saw the thumbnail and immediately thought back to Mel's explosive 12v TV conversion - good to see all ends well.

@Dirt-Diggler

2 ай бұрын

Yeah that was a waste of a TV 😂 if only he'd checked which pin was negative BEFORE applying the power 😞

For fuck sake you would think some commenters where paying to watch you videos,and you somehow Duped them. MEL you can please some of the people some of the time but you cant please all of the people all of the time.. I think you should give them all of the money back,that thry didnt give you. Love your channell.

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

lol thank you ☺️

Actually, it looks like you live in a shed, in a campervan 😊

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

Not quite i actually work in a chicken shed on a camper van or as the DVLA would say a van with windows 😂👍

This is absolutely brilliant, Mel. How come more people haven't thought of this or is more widely discussed?

@craster_van_kippers

2 ай бұрын

Hi there. I’ve been running one for 5 years. An initial more complicated setup had now been simplified enormously to run a fridge freezer. When the unit is cool enough it all shuts down and draws zero power.

@WagnerGimenes

2 ай бұрын

@@Dirt-Diggler Thanks for letting me know I haven't yet watched the whole of the Internet. Must get on with it. Sorry to interrupt your day.

@WagnerGimenes

2 ай бұрын

@@craster_van_kippers I had not seen this solution before. The only thing I've read before was that residential fridges are not as well insulated as marine/caravan/motorhome ones, but that's as far as I saw. That inverter solution sounds pretty sweet. Thanks for your comment.

@vanscran1672

2 ай бұрын

You're better off buying a compressor 12v portable fridge, my one uses 45 Watts intermittently, and costs about £170. It works really well and no converting needed 🤔🤔🤔🤔😀😀😀

@WagnerGimenes

2 ай бұрын

@@vanscran1672 What capacity? Mel's is 120 L, which I think is ideal.

I always thought Mel was better than click bait titles for video's, There are so many fake youtubers out there now looking for quick fame and fortune that I only watch Mel and a few others but after this I think I will stop watching them all, Bye Mel it was good for a while but I'm just feeling used right now to get you your views rather than how you once did things.

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

i really can't see what is wrong with my title or thumbnail ?

@daveboxer8486

Ай бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld I can't myself I just wanted to be troll of week 😂 Can't lose you Mel your a star

The amazon link leads to a 1000 watt inverter for 99 pounds..... 🤪

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting me know I’ve now removed the link looks like they have sold out and replaced the listing with a different inverter

Ah mel a bit disappointed you didn't actually convert anything just added an inverter 🤣 i though you had found a 12v compressor kit of some sort

@Theonebaddude

2 ай бұрын

I’m a bit disappointed too. Unless I’m mistaken the fridge is still running on household current that’s supplied from a ‘smart’ inverter that pretty much doesn’t draw power until the fridge cycles on. The thumbnail made it seem like you were going to actually convert the fridge to run on 12 volt. Feels like you promised steak then served salad.

@mentalneil

2 ай бұрын

Is it not running on a 12v battery ????

@Theonebaddude

2 ай бұрын

@@mentalneil the battery is 12 volt but the inverter boosts the voltage to household current (240 or 110 depending on what part of the world you’re in) so what is actually delivered to the fridge is 240 volt not 12, so the fridge is still running on 240 volts and there has been no conversion.

@tonydean1262

2 ай бұрын

But it's not any inverter it's an inverter that didn't need any work and it's not constantly using up the battery like a normal untampered inverter does

@tonydean1262

2 ай бұрын

Been waiting for this and I'm pleased it's as easy as that still saved me £535 so I'm happy with that thanks Mel

forgeting that 240v using more watts than 12v

But doesn't your Bluetti do this already?

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

it could do but only in the summer

@leanhoneyjd

Ай бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld I mean doesn't the bluetti do the same as the proposed inverter or does the bluetti drain the battery when not in use?

Feel a bit pi$$ed off. Bought a compressor fridge last year for £1300. Ouch.. wish I knew this then. But thanks for the video.

Sald out

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting me know I’ve now removed the link looks like they have sold out and replaced the listing with a different inverter

Where did you get that battery from?

Like we all been doing 1:31 for years..pure wave inverter,small fridge.works no probs..Title is wrong..nothing converted.

@SACREDTRAVELLER

2 ай бұрын

Title creates clicks for KZread video to work = successful. This is what the KZread platform demands when it’s your job and you create content for a living.

@stephenwalford774

2 ай бұрын

@@SACREDTRAVELLER so you see a title for brick laying and its one for cooking ..that ok with you..follow like a sheep ..cool vid but just click bait none sense to get more pennies..wrong world we live in

Hi Mel, i do enjoy your videos but am a bit disappointed with this one......the click bait used was very misleading! I use a 240v table top fridge through my inverter in Betty and was looking at you coming up with an alternative option based on the click bait! People watch you because of you and not because of click bait 🤔

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

Thank you I didn’t realise that it would be Sean as click bait I was just trying to make the video rank in search 👀 was not my intention to make it miss leading

@bettyourcampervan

2 ай бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld i know 👍

What a lot of old moaners in this comment section! 😂

A domestic fridge will not last long. Not a bargain. 1. The copper pipe runs are much longer in a domestic fridge, which is bad news for you….the pipes will rub bend from going down the road, bumps, and will rub and split. Thinner pipes. 2. The compressor is on longer internal springs for quiteness, bad news is, it will shake of the springs 3. Let’s do a review again in 6 months, providing that u are not still parked where you are, and you have actually used it as a camper van fridge, not as a mobile home fridge. It won’t be for ultimate van life adventures, that’s for sure

WTF is a fermostat do you mean thermostat 🤷‍♂

@johnshaw4140

2 ай бұрын

there's always one clever thucker

@mickducati1947

2 ай бұрын

@@johnshaw4140 you must be as fick as him or is it thick 🙄

@NomaddUK

2 ай бұрын

@@johnshaw4140 Maybe he finks he is clether.

@deeeeeeeench1209

2 ай бұрын

@@NomaddUK ohh god

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

Haha 😝

You do know you did say ‘CONVERT A 240v FRIDGE’ don’t you??? 🤣. You just plugged it into an inverter - that’s taking clickbait to the next level mate 🙄🙄🙄

lol what’s the point every person knows this!

Not exactly converted the fridge to run off 12v, like the title suggests. But an interesting inverter never the less.

@craigsmith8495

2 ай бұрын

but yet theres no link to an inverter even if its sold out so im also abit peeeved