Fridge/Freezer that fits the Model X is on sale

[mattack4000]

These Dometic Fridge/Freezer are excellent. The CFX 28 fits between the two middle seat in the 6 seater or fit in the rear trunk behind the 3rd row seat. They rarely go on sale, but you can get them now for a slight discount. The stock 12v cuts out everytime the car shuts off, so its good to get a cheap battery pack. You can run this for a few hours with a portable battery that you can charge on the fly.

Dometic CFX 28 Electric Powered Cooler: Never Use Ice Again

 

[scottf200]

The stock 12v cuts out everytime the car shuts off, so its good to get a cheap battery pack.

I've used one of these (Dometic CFX-35US) in my X on multi-week roadtrips and if you have sentry on then the 12v rail/power is kept on and fridge keeps working. I think the same would happen on 'camper' mode.

Other threads:
Renewing the debate on the best Fridge/Freezer for 6 seater MX
Dometic CFX-40W in Model X (6-seat) Unboxing and Initial Imptression

 

[mattack4000]

Can the 35 fit between the middle seat and sideways in the trunk?

 

[scottf200]

Can the 35 fit between the middle seat and sideways in the trunk?

Dimensions from the other thread. Compare 28 to 35:

 

[mattack4000]

its not hte height, its the width. It's already tight in the trunk and between the middle seat

 

[aesculus]

but you can get them now for a slight discount

FWIW this site lists it for considerably less. Have no idea if they are reputable or not.

Dometic CFX28 Coolfreeze Portable Cooler

 

[scottf200]

its not hte height, its the width. It's already tight in the trunk and between the middle seat

The 35 obviously works between the middle seats. I've used it on many roadtrips. So handy for driver/passengers to reach there.

 

[scottf200]

I've used one of these (Dometic CFX-35US) in my X on multi-week roadtrips and if you have sentry on then the 12v rail/power is kept on and fridge keeps working. I think the same would happen on 'camper' mode.

Other threads:
Renewing the debate on the best Fridge/Freezer for 6 seater MX
Dometic CFX-40W in Model X (6-seat) Unboxing and Initial Imptression

Re: if you have sentry on then the 12v rail/power is kept on
This no longer appears to be true that sentry=on means the rear 12v plug stays on ... after either an OTA firmware update OR my MCU1->MCU2 upgrade.

I also tried leaving the climate=ON HVAC option (i.e. as if you left a passenger in the car). I set the temp to 81F (one more click up means 'HI') and the temp was 79F outside. This used 1% over an hour (bike ride). Came back to a fridge at 54F when it will normally be in the ~35F range based on my current setting.

Anyone experience the 12v rear plug not staying on in sentry? Alternatives? Situation is if you are on a road trip and want to keep things cold in your fridge.

 

[Klaus]

On a recent road trip the 12V in the trunk apparently stayed on the first two nights while plugged into Tesla destination HPWC. Later, when plugged into a 110 V 15A outlet in a garage it was clearly off, and cooked our food inside the hot garage. During all the time parked, sentry was on.

I'm working on a battery backup. My first attempt with a solar charge module failed, it didn’t recharge the aux battery consistently, and finally blew the fuse to the trunk 12V outlet. Replacement fuses arrived today ...

I’ll post with details after I verify the functioning battery setup.

 

[mattack4000]

Just buy a separate battery pack for around $200, also there are some that can be charged while. Is being used

 

[scottf200]

On a recent road trip the 12V in the trunk apparently stayed on the first two nights while plugged into Tesla destination HPWC. Later, when plugged into a 110 V 15A outlet in a garage it was clearly off, and cooked our food inside the hot garage. During all the time parked, sentry was on.

I'm working on a battery backup. My first attempt with a solar charge module failed, it didn’t recharge the aux battery consistently, and finally blew the fuse to the trunk 12V outlet. Replacement fuses arrived today ...

I’ll post with details after I verify the functioning battery setup.

I'm wondering if the trailer ebrake 4 pin wiring harness stays hot/on.

On my MX I'm using the trailer ebrake 4 pin wiring harness plugin for power for my dashcam. It is 20 amps. That would be 240 watts = 20 amperes * 12 volts.

Tesla X manual:

Below via ecrsail: Dometic CFX-40W in Model X (6-seat) Unboxing and Initial Imptression
The maximum rated current consumption at 12 V is listed at 7.0 A, or only 84 W.

 

[mattack4000]

Yes it is on all the time, it powers my dash cam

 

[scottf200]

Yes it is on all the time, it powers my dash cam

Thanks. It is powering mine as well but indirectly as I have a BlackView battery between the plug and dashcam so I don't know if I could easily tell. Originally I was concerned about running the 12v as I now recall but then read about how the Tesla monitor it and top it off.

This Amazon purchase may just be the solution for me. Not road tripping lately but doing hikes and bike rides and it is nice to come back to cold drinks/snacks!

 

[mattack4000]

The domestic uses very little power, you have nothing to be concerned about. I just don’t want to run a long extension cord. Get a battery pack that you can charge at the same time you are using it

 

[SSGP90X]

All of the Dometic’s I’ve searched for seem on back order, does anyone have any reliable places to get a 35 or 45?

 

[mattack4000]

I got mine at REI. I would sell you mine if you are local to me, I use them in my garage but I am going to switch to a dedicated unit

 

[Klaus]

All of the Dometic’s I’ve searched for seem on back order, does anyone have any reliable places to get a 35 or 45?

I got ours from Backcountry.com middle of June. Found a 10% off coupon for new subscribers. Free shipping. And they sent a 45 even though I ordered and paid for a 35.

 

[Yannick]

I'm wondering if the trailer ebrake 4 pin wiring harness stays hot/on.
trailer ebrake 4 pin wiring harness plugin

How do you access it from inside?

 

[scottf200]

How do you access it from inside?

I'm not talking about the one at the back of the vehicle. This is for a trailer brake controller. Foot well on the left side. Some images here: Brake controller goes where?
40ish seconds into this youtube video:

 

[mattack4000]

They are back in stock