Size of a BLOCK of Ice?
Starting to look at my old ice box, and I'm thinking that it would be better to just build a new one from scratch and just re-use the original vintage latch and hinges. The original box is in bad...
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Any thoughts on using Dry Ice? It can be risky in a small enclosed trailer.Rob
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JimG wrote:Is block ice still available in your area? I've never seen it for sale here. So if you can't buy it you can make your tray fit what ever size you need.Walmart usually carries it, but those...
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The idea of an ice box is more for nostalgia than efficiency. I wish my Lil Loafer had a propane fridge instead. However, this is what I did to mine:The original had no insulation on the box other...
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Oh, as far as block ice, I buy mine in 6"x6"x12" blocks for about $3.00. Two of those in my Coleman Extreme Cooler is good for 5 days plus if I keep it under a blanket in the shade. I buy cube ice...
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I love your vintage ice box idea John! It should be beautiful. We like iceboxes and always take a second cooler for the drinks. The Corvette's box had very dark insulation, more of a board. It seemed...
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One thing to think about is the temperature difference between "store bought" ice and ice from your freezer. Most store ice is kept at just below freezing (maybe 25*) and your freezer is closer to 0*....
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I finally installed a refrigerator because 4 days severely limited my explorations. Now I can run the refrigerator almost a month on one 5 gallon propane. The final benefit is that after a couple of...
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We installed a Norcold in my Kenskill. The dimensions were very tight and we ended up bringing it in through the front window, even with the door frame removed there was not enough room that way. To...
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We have a gas fridge in our horse trailer. Ice cream keeps very well in the freezer! Our problem is we have to take it in at least twice a year to have the burned exhaust blown out it seems to clog...
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48 Rob wrote: Hi Sam, Can you share some information about your fridge, such as which brand you chose, gas only, or with 12 volt controls, etc.?When you insulated your cooler, how much did you use,...
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Thank you Sam.VK has been helping me with fridge choices, and also suggested getting one that needs no 12 volt power to operate on gas only.Do you think all the extra insulation around the gas unit...
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48 Rob wrote:Thank you Sam.Do you think all the extra insulation around the gas unit makes a big difference in fuel consumption?If 3" of insulation is good, would 6, or even 9" be better?Do you find...
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Thanks for all of your good suggestions and ideas. 1) I agree that good drainage needs to be incorporated into my design for the condensation (and melted ice) removal. 2) As large as possible for the...
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All of the modern propane refrigerators have a drip tube as well. The catch pot is by the cooling unit in the back, and the water evaporates easily from the warmth.
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5) Rob, I had not considered the use of Dry Ice, but you have me curious with your caution warning. I would not expect the small amount of dry ice to use up that much oxygen inside the trailer as it...
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48 Rob wrote:5) Rob, I had not considered the use of Dry Ice, but you have me curious with your caution warning. I would not expect the small amount of dry ice to use up that much oxygen inside the...
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I like to use 4 litre vinegar jugs to freeze water in instead of 4 litre milk jugs. Even though they hold the same volume, they are less wasteful of space.
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Tupperware containers, or the like, can be used to make your own ice blocks, but the melt water can be a problem.I personally use gallon bottles of bottled water from our home water filter as I never...
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