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Post by chippydave01 on May 7, 2007 21:47:25 GMT 10
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Post by Don Ricardo on May 7, 2007 22:37:54 GMT 10
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Post by Alan, Jenny & Marvin on May 8, 2007 12:55:24 GMT 10
Hi Chippydave, Does Futuristic Vintage make any sense? Marvin was built in the late 40s or very early 50s. He came with an Electrolux kerosene fridge for convenience and comfort. Unfortunately there were no precedents for the builder and he didn't think to include venting of any sort, so there are black stains up the wall and onto the roof. I am going to replace the fridge with a modern electric gadget, but I am thinking of carrying the kero model (complete with attached metho stove on top - almost a complete kitchen) with me on trips to set up in the annex. Alan    |
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Post by chippydave01 on May 10, 2007 10:26:13 GMT 10
Hi Alan, Ive seen them full size kero fridges go for a fortune on ebay.People with no power on bush propertys or weekenders love them because they roll up with there stuff cold and just load them up.Has anyone got one or used them at all and if so do they work good?
Cheers Dave
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2007 10:53:17 GMT 10
Hi C/D there use to be kero fridge in an old fishin' shack we use to stay in at Yagon near Seal Rocks NSW. Worked great. Also had one in an old shearers quarters on a property near Coonamble NSW. Never had a problem with either of them and unlike some old electric fridges you didnt need to shut them off of a night so you wherent kept awake all night listening to the rattle of the compressor. I think you will find that there will be vans that where made well into the 60s with ice chests as standard. Mostly the "poverty packs" offered by some van manufacturers and also the vans that where offered as "flat packs" or "empty shells" that where sold to the Home handyman that wanted to do his/ her own internal fit out. I reckon the old ice chests add character the vans. They do a good job if you follow Belindas instructions ( technical section) for packing them. i.e: freeze the meat before you pack it, break the bundles of meat down to meal size packs, dont open the door for long periods of time, make sure the door has a good seal. Pretty much the same deal as using your electric fridge at home. So.... rough guide Ice chests from day one to as late as mid 60s kero fridges from late 30s to mid 50s Electric Fridges as early as mid 50s There will always be new info coming to light from old sales brochure and magazines and the more that sort of info gets posted here the wiser we will become aye.  Reddo |
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Post by tinnie on May 12, 2007 0:32:10 GMT 10
Here's an example of that from my Roma/Glenlee. I haven't been able to accurately date the van, but estimate it to be around 64-66. And, as a poverty-pack it came with an icebox:  Tinnie  |
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