TRAVELLING TIPS
WITH YOUR ENGEL
For safety have your Engel secured to
your vehicle with an approved fixing
device (see accessories). Have an
auto electrician check that your
accessory plug is the correct
amperage and if your outlet is at the
rear of your vehicle ensure that at least
6mm cable has been installed.
Ensure your Engel has plenty of
ventilation. Place your Engel facing
one side of your vehicles so that other
equipment can’t block the ventilation.
Be aware that your vehicle battery
may not provide enough power to start
your vehicle after running your
fridge/freezer for extended periods (see
accessories).
TRIP PREPARATION
A quick getaway or the trip of a lifetime
with your Engel means you want to be
able to throw some food in the Engel
and head off at a moments notice.
For a short break the amount of
planning required is usually minimal -
just grab some gear and food and
you’re off! The spontaneity almost
says no planning required. If you have
forgotten something it doesn’t matter,
either grab it at the shop or go without
it. The reverse happens for the big trip
as you could be miles from anywhere
and the detail in the planning will
really pay off. The most important
thing is to make a list a few weeks
before you head off and pre pack as
much gear as possible and
compartmentalise everything in
storage bags or containers so you can
find everything easily - eg. kitchen
gear in one container, dry food in
another.
There are a number of options on how
to keep your food on a trip. Personal
preferences on food type, space in
your vehicle, whether you’re travelling
in a group, length of your trip and
availability to shops to name just a
few. The main choice with an Engel is
whether to use it as a fridge or a
freezer.
FRIDGE OR FREEZER
When travelling on a long trip you
may wish to keep your Engel as a
freezer and utilise an esky or ice box
to keep your days food. Use your
Engel to freeze ice bricks and then
transfer to the cooler. To maximise
freezing performance pack meat into
meal size containers and store,
ensuring adequate airflow around
each container.
TRAVELLING WITH FRIENDS
If you’re travelling with a friend, who
has an Engel, and you are cooking
meals together, you can plan menus
so that you can run one Engel as a
fridge and the other as a freezer - or
even better, one of the latest
technology combination
fridge/freezers, for those who have the
space to carry the MT60F-Combi or
the MT80F-Combi. Separate fridge
and freezer compartments make both
units a breeze to operate.
EXTENDED STAYS
If you’re planning to stay in one
location, store your Engel in cool
locations; preferably a shady spot
were there is a breeze. Having an
Engel transit bag also assists in the
efficiency of the unit in extreme
temperatures.
If you’re using a generator make sure
the leads are kept dry. You can turn off
the generator overnight safely without
damaging the food as long as you
don’t open the unit too often.
FOOD STORAGE
When packing your vehicle always
keep in mind things that you need
most frequently. Have a kitchen box
and your Engel conveniently placed so
you have ready access to food. Also
ensure that your Engel and other
storage items are secure in case of an
accident. Engel has a range of sliding
and locking systems that suit most
needs.
TRAVELLING
WITH YOUR ENGEL
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