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Dometic is presently having a 20%-off sale, and I bought a CCF-T from them. It fits all 2017+ Super Duty models with a console, as well as F150 and Expedition models that share the same console. The installation is basically drop-in. It gets power from a 12V plug inserted into outlet in the bottom of the console. The only modification required is a 3.5" hole in the interior forward wall of the storage area, and a plastic template is included for precise locating of the hole. Into the hole fits a fan. Should one decide to remove the unit, a plug is included to close off the big hole.
Foam insulator spacers go on the left and right interior walls of the console, the fan is plugged in, power is plugged in, and the unit sits into the hole. A couple of retaining screws are tightened, and a trim piece snaps in to cover up the front end. Easy.
All in all, the best modification I've seen for under $500.
Appears to be a nice install.
But 500 bux to keep 6 bottles of water cold?
I believe I’d invest in a larger unit and put it in on the floor in the back of the cab.
And some are also a freezer.
I got the dometic console refrigerator also. It just makes the day easier for me. Price wasn't a factor, I also bought the cX3 95 units to replace my now failed ARB refrigerators for camping.
They identify internal condensation indicates seal issues.
Yeah, opening and closing the lid is a pretty well known seal issue!
I know in a residential fridge that is thermostat-regulated and generally always connected to power, they don't deal with condensation unless someone leaves the door open. I see this more like a camper fridge where it's only going to run while the truck's running and will constantly run through cool/heat cycles. The camper fridge has a drain pan under the cooling coils which drain to the outside and I have to put a towel in the bottom of the fridge and prop the door open to catch any of the other condensation. I would imagine this unit goes through the same cycle every night. Also, if the insulation is thin, the outside of the unit as a whole can sweat which could create issues in the console, which is more what I'd be concerned with. I'm just used to seeing some sort of drip tray or condensate line with a fridge.
I know in a residential fridge that is thermostat-regulated and generally always connected to power, they don't deal with condensation unless someone leaves the door open. I see this more like a camper fridge where it's only going to run while the truck's running and will constantly run through cool/heat cycles. The camper fridge has a drain pan under the cooling coils which drain to the outside and I have to put a towel in the bottom of the fridge and prop the door open to catch any of the other condensation. I would imagine this unit goes through the same cycle every night. Also, if the insulation is thin, the outside of the unit as a whole can sweat which could create issues in the console, which is more what I'd be concerned with. I'm just used to seeing some sort of drip tray or condensate line with a fridge.
It is unlikely this toggles from cool to heat, like a frost free home 'fridge. It very likely only operates only in cooling mode.
It is also likely that this will never develop frost, as it is a 'fridge only, not a freezer. So the previously mentioned condensation is the only effect.
Appears to be a nice install.
But 500 bux to keep 6 bottles of water cold?
I believe I’d invest in a larger unit and put it in on the floor in the back of the cab.
And some are also a freezer.
Actually 12 cans.
Yeah, if money is tight, you gotta do what you gotta do. I hate having to wake up one of the three kids in the back seat to pass me something from the cooler that's cramping their space. My ARB fridge is in the bed in the camper shell.
Yes, it's a luxury item. Mine should show up tomorrow.
Looks great! But, in my old brain, a refrigerator is just a heat exchanger. I.E. remove heat from inside a box and pumps it to outside the box.
So, how is the heat disposed of?
