When camping in Australia, a good fridge is a must-have to keep all your food and drinks cool. Our 4WD hire and 4WD with rooftop tent hire come with a 40L Engel car fridge that’s the perfect companion to your travels. Keep your camping game strong with these pro tips for maximising your supplied car fridge.
Pack Smart
Optimise space by organising items strategically. Keep less frequently used items at the bottom and regularly used essentials on top for easy access without rummaging through the entire fridge.
Prioritise Essentials
With limited space, prioritise must-have items like perishable food, beverages, and medications. Leave out unnecessary items that don’t require refrigeration to make room for what truly matters during your outdoor adventure.
Minimise Lid Time
On hot days, minimise the time the fridge lid is open to prevent hot air from infiltrating. This ensures your fridge doesn’t have to overwork to maintain the desired temperature, preserving energy and prolonging battery life.
Refill at night
If your chilled drinks supply is getting low at the end of the day, refill the fridge before you go to bed in the cool of night. Our tip is to rotate the warm/chilled items by placing the warm items at the bottom and replacing the already chilled ones at the top. Doing this when it is cooler and no direct sunlight allows the fridge to bring everything to a chilled condition by the morning.
“De-package” & Repackage
Many of the chilled prepackaged food items purchased from supermarkets have polystyrene or plastic trays. This often applies to pre-packed meats such as steak, pork, chicken, sausages, etc, which take up heaps of “air space” in the fridge. Buy resealable lunch bags and “de-package” the food from those polystyrene and plastic trays. Then, place the meat into resealable lunch bags, push the air out, seal them up and pack them into the fridge. You can portion them according to a meal planner. By doing this, you could gain 20-30% more space without all that packaging taking up valuable fridge space.
Monitor Temperature
Keep an eye on the temperature settings and adjust as needed based on external conditions. Avoid setting the fridge temperature too low, as it can strain the compressor and drain battery power faster.
With these tips, you’ll make the most out of your 40L Engel fridge, keeping your provisions cool and fresh throughout your camping journey. Cheers to chilled adventures and stress-free outdoor dining! For more information, contact us!
