The old Engels were very reliable . I bought a MTV 80 litre combi and it ran perfectly for 3 years then it died luckily it was under warranty and was fixed and back to me in a little over a week. Although my 30 yr old Engel is still in my vehicle and never missed a beat all these years. I guess they don't make them like they used to
Maybe they only produced them for the Australian market, Voltron512. There isn't a lot of upgrades in the new version, the old ones are still an awesome fridge. ~ Ben
Does the lid on the MTV and the MT series come complete off (slide off the hinges)? I'm interested to see if this is a feature it has for applications where there isn't enough room to open the lid completely upwards in the intended orientation.
The old versions used to slide off, Guarav, but the new ones are fixed on. However, even though the old ones slid off, it was awkward to get them back on as you had to line the pins up and tap it until it lined up, and you wouldn't want to be doing this all the time. ~ Ben
I can pick up the older model on special for 550 less than the newer model. Both new. Which one would you pick? Five years warranty over the older model of three years is good addition, but damn, 550 more. The price of a new Kings 60L
The old version is a bargain then, Carl, unless you are sold on the upgrades on the new model. Reliability and performance is the same, and most Engels report decades of use making the difference between a 3 and 5 year warranty negligible, so I'd snap that deal up while it's still available. ~ Ben
Snowys Outdoors Thanks Ben. I ended up getting a brand new Waeco 50L for 595. It was smaller and lighter and came with cover and extended warranty for five years. Thanks for getting back to me.
We aren't the manufacturers, so can't comment on the costs involved in these upgrades sorry, Driftf0rlife, we just offer the fridges at the best price we can based on what we buy it for at the time. I also believe that the prices we had recently on the old model were there to clear the stock out, and inevitably, when a new or upgraded model initially hits the market, it is almost always at a higher price. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors I understand that but I'm guessing you have some form of contact with a representative from Engel? Surely the question can be asked so you can pass it onto your customers.
@@driftpig31 mate agree, how can a newer model with almost no changes except everything being slightly 'bigger' be $400 more expensive?? Makes no sense.
Surprised a fridge this expensive can't have the temperature set to the desired temperature setting. It's just cold,colder even colder, freezing and frozen freezing.
Not so much a matter of 'can't', its just the Engel style - just like your fridge at home. If you are wanting the ability to set a specified temperature, these arent the fridge for you, but they're incredibly popular ~ Lauren
CAn you describe the light on these two models more in detail? Is the light on the platinum model always on? Can you toggle it off? Why on earth would Engel make a light stay on all the time, if that is indeed what you're implying in this video!!
I believe the light was always on in the old version of these fridges, Derek. The current draw of a single led light is minuscule though so would have little impact on power draw. The new ones use a reed switch which is switched on and off with a magnet, so somewhere in the body of the new models is a magnet that breaks the light circuit when the lid is closed. I hope that makes sense. ~ Ben
engels make a very quiet hum, not an offensive noise at all. what can make them seem noisy is having something packed inside in a way that rattles, like a bottle on it's side just barely touching another bottle. that sort of rattle is not unique to just engels though.
PAUSED 28 seconds in. I AM SUPER IMPRESSED with the style and presentation of your video. You ACTUALLY show the fridges and don't waste my time with drivel that I didn't come here to hear; no damn preaching and you got all the fridges right there and showing THEM NOT YOUR MUGSHOTS and poses!!! 2:20 you opened the fridge to show us inside long enough to even get an idea of how deep it is. I know, seems logical and common sense, but damn common sense never was common!
@Richard Brew, this video is a few years old now from 2019. As far as I'm aware at this stage there is no information on a 60th anniversary special release. ~ Lauren
Love my old Engel 45-pre digital readout- its been running for 19years 24/7 in the back of 4wds and still going.
Its not uncommon to hear this @Reno, Engels definitely last the distance.
~ Lauren
Great to hear that. I hope the new ones are as strong. 👍
The old Engels were very reliable . I bought a MTV 80 litre combi and it ran perfectly for 3 years then it died luckily it was under warranty and was fixed and back to me in a little over a week. Although my 30 yr old Engel is still in my vehicle and never missed a beat all these years. I guess they don't make them like they used to
I've been looking for this information! Thanks for putting it together.
You're welcome, crom29a, I'm glad it was useful. ~ Ben
Great straight to the point review. Tnx you!
You're welcome, Chris. ~ Ben
I paid 700 for a mint 40litre combi in the platinum style. Absolutely stoked with it.
You got a bargain there, Cj. ~ Ben
Good job in front of the camera Kev 👍🏻
Thanks for the vid
No worries @Elly Bell
~ Lauren
Looked at the official Engel website in the U.S and I'm not seeing any MT-V models...its okay, there's to much branding on the new ones
Maybe they only produced them for the Australian market, Voltron512. There isn't a lot of upgrades in the new version, the old ones are still an awesome fridge. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors Thanks for the response.....you're right!
Does the lid on the MTV and the MT series come complete off (slide off the hinges)? I'm interested to see if this is a feature it has for applications where there isn't enough room to open the lid completely upwards in the intended orientation.
The old versions used to slide off, Guarav, but the new ones are fixed on.
However, even though the old ones slid off, it was awkward to get them back on as you had to line the pins up and tap it until it lined up, and you wouldn't want to be doing this all the time.
~ Ben
I can pick up the older model on special for 550 less than the newer model. Both new. Which one would you pick? Five years warranty over the older model of three years is good addition, but damn, 550 more. The price of a new Kings 60L
The old version is a bargain then, Carl, unless you are sold on the upgrades on the new model. Reliability and performance is the same, and most Engels report decades of use making the difference between a 3 and 5 year warranty negligible, so I'd snap that deal up while it's still available. ~ Ben
Snowys Outdoors Thanks Ben. I ended up getting a brand new Waeco 50L for 595. It was smaller and lighter and came with cover and extended warranty for five years. Thanks for getting back to me.
Are they really any good as a freezer?
@Dean Ludwig, yep - they make a great freezer, going down to around -18°c
~ Lauren
How do these slight changes justify a $450 price increase? (60L)
We aren't the manufacturers, so can't comment on the costs involved in these upgrades sorry, Driftf0rlife, we just offer the fridges at the best price we can based on what we buy it for at the time. I also believe that the prices we had recently on the old model were there to clear the stock out, and inevitably, when a new or upgraded model initially hits the market, it is almost always at a higher price. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors I understand that but I'm guessing you have some form of contact with a representative from Engel? Surely the question can be asked so you can pass it onto your customers.
@@driftpig31 mate agree, how can a newer model with almost no changes except everything being slightly 'bigger' be $400 more expensive?? Makes no sense.
They don't
I'll be going the new Dometic CFX3 series. Better value or money. Engels we ridiculously expensive for what they are
Made in Thailand??
Japanese compressor, assembled in a dedicated Engel factory in Thailand
~ Lauren
Surprised a fridge this expensive can't have the temperature set to the desired temperature setting. It's just cold,colder even colder, freezing and frozen freezing.
Not so much a matter of 'can't', its just the Engel style - just like your fridge at home.
If you are wanting the ability to set a specified temperature, these arent the fridge for you, but they're incredibly popular
~ Lauren
I know a difference, they stopped making the MT27F Series II. So now I can't fit one in my car =\
Oh no! You might have to look around at some alternatives!
~ Lauren
CAn you describe the light on these two models more in detail? Is the light on the platinum model always on? Can you toggle it off? Why on earth would Engel make a light stay on all the time, if that is indeed what you're implying in this video!!
I believe the light was always on in the old version of these fridges, Derek. The current draw of a single led light is minuscule though so would have little impact on power draw. The new ones use a reed switch which is switched on and off with a magnet, so somewhere in the body of the new models is a magnet that breaks the light circuit when the lid is closed.
I hope that makes sense.
~ Ben
Isnt the old one stainless and the new one steel?
No, they are both powder coated steel, Shane, same metal just different colour coating. ~ Ben
Would have been good if you plugged the thing in and turned it on.....reported to be very noisy!
Check out this video that we produced, R MP, it give a good comparison - th-cam.com/video/_4j_4NW6WoI/w-d-xo.html. ~ Ben
engels make a very quiet hum, not an offensive noise at all. what can make them seem noisy is having something packed inside in a way that rattles, like a bottle on it's side just barely touching another bottle. that sort of rattle is not unique to just engels though.
I bought one and it is very quiet.
R.
PAUSED 28 seconds in. I AM SUPER IMPRESSED with the style and presentation of your video. You ACTUALLY show the fridges and don't waste my time with drivel that I didn't come here to hear; no damn preaching and you got all the fridges right there and showing THEM NOT YOUR MUGSHOTS and poses!!! 2:20 you opened the fridge to show us inside long enough to even get an idea of how deep it is. I know, seems logical and common sense, but damn common sense never was common!
Thanks mate
~ Lauren
Where is the 60th anniversary model?
@Richard Brew, this video is a few years old now from 2019.
As far as I'm aware at this stage there is no information on a 60th anniversary special release.
~ Lauren