My Military Spec Freezer/Fridge

[Scott_sFZJ80]

Here are a few photos of my AcuTemp AX56L Mobile Refrigerator/Freezer in my ’93 Land Cruiser. I feel that it is a really nice unit with the only downside being that it is enormous and heavy, but I guess that should be expected when it has its own battery back-up system.
It’s heavy duty (durable Hardigg case). It’s self sufficient (two replaceable batteries that can run the unit for 24hrs). Its self monitoring (PC and palm pilot uploads as well as on board display and audible alarms); it can even tell you how many times the lid was opened by someone. It has the option of a variety of power sources (100-250VAC [50-60 Hz], 12-28VDC input).
It is huge/heavy and it just barely fits in my cruiser, but it does fit. And when I say just fits I mean in the position that I would like it in. It does fit with spare room if just placed in the third row/storage area. But I have four kids so I need to have that last seat in a functional position. The cruisers tailgate and hatch close and the freezer/fridge lid opens fully, so it is totally functional in my desired position. It doesn’t leave much room for all my other equipment so I am glad that I purchased an AO full roof rack last year from Slee.
The AcuTemp came in handy the other day when I had to fix the house freezer. I was able to load the entire contents of the freezer into the AcuTemp until I fix the Frigidaire. That was a great chance to familiarize myself with how the AcuTemp functioned prior to being out in the field.
Anyways, I just wanted to share. Please let me know if you have any questions.

[RHINO]

i think all those features are real cool, combined with the large size and weight make it a perfect trailer outfit in my mind.

[Fergie]

Good to see the size in the Cruiser.

What rear bumper is that with a winch?

[Scott_sFZJ80]

It's a 4x4 Labs bumper. I edited my sig line, you should be able to click on "Rear Bumper" for the write up. Let me know if it didn't work.

[SAR_Squid79]

Wow - yeah - Thanks! It is good to see some pics to give this thing some scale!

I was really on the fence about getting one of these for my Expedition Trailer, but now I think it would just monopolize too much space.

[Otto Von Squiggy]

great work. now my wife can see what I am talking about. onwards twards christmas.

[DWphoto]

wow. That thing is a beast! Looks like you can store a good amount of gear next to the fridge in a few cases. The cargo area of your Land Cruiser is quite a bit bigger than my rover. Thanks for posting photos up, nice rig!

[MarcFJ60]

It looks like you could remove the actual refrigerator from the ruggedized case with a bit of effort. Or is it too integrated? Since it is kept in the cruiser, it doesn't really need the protection.

[dieselcruiserhead]

And what are the odds the batteries can be removed?

[Scott_sFZJ80]

I would imagine that you could take it out of the case, there is an internal frame that houses all the components, but it would leave it all exposed more than I would prefer. I could take a photo of the top slightly disassembled. The batteries could be removed and you would have almost 30lbs. savings without them. I have been considering making a modification of adding a second set of batteries to double the self powered time. However, it is such a nice design that I am hesitating to alter anything.