Keep all your perishables chilled and fresh while exploring off the beaten track with the 45L Transit Fridge/Freezer from Companion.
Powered by a reliable and state-of-the-art dual-speed LG compressor, the Transit has a polypropylene construction making it tough yet lightweight. It's designed to do its job without sucking all your power using an average of 1 amp per hour. It has a digital display control panel, and 3-stage battery monitor, plus an internal LED light and strong carry handles. Operation is super versatile with its ability to be used on either AC or DC, with an AC power adaptor included.
With 45L capacity and the choice to set the temp for fridge or freezer, the Transit Fridge / Freezer from Companion will have you leaving your esky at home.
45L capacity
Dual speed LG compressor
Set to fridge or freezer
Low power consumption – approx. 1amp/hour
3-stage battery monitor
Digital display control panel
AC and DC operation
AC power adaptor included
External Dimensions:
69L x 34.5W x 46.2H cm
Packed Dimensions:
71L x 40W x 53H cm
Internal Dimensions:
Main compartment 32L x 26W x 36.5H cm | Small compartment 15.7L x 26W x 20H cm
Weight:
15 Kg
Insulation Thickness:
3.5 cm
Cable Length:
DC 150 cm | AC Fridge 50cm − Adapter − 240 plug 140cm
For my question let's call the length North, South and the sides East, West. I've got an XTrail and have the Fridge on a slide on the driver's side. Why does the Cover open E W when the lid opens N S?
Joe - Colac, VIC(12 months ago)
G'day Joe,
That's a great question, and would be one for Companions design team. I know historically they have had some 45 models open on the long side, and the rest of the fridge range opens on the long side as well. It's likely just a matter of producing the same design fridge bag in a range of sizes for ease. You're not losing anything if you keep the fridge cover unzipped for the most part when you're on trips, etc - you can just flip it over & open the fridge.
Lauren - Snowys(12 months ago)
Battery cutout settings1 answer
What are the voltage for the low, medium, high battery cutout settings please ?
Stephen - Bald Hills, QLD (1 year ago)
G'day Stephen,
We have the owners manual on our product page as a PDF file - below the specifications. Check out pages 8 & 9 of the manual for the icon voltage indication specs, and the cut in and out specs.
Hope that helps!
Lauren - Snowys(1 year ago)
Possible fault?1 answer
On the digital read out at the front, I have what looks like a fault code. F1. What does this mean please?
David - Parkes, NSW (1 year ago)
G'day David,
You can find the product manual downloadable as a PDF on our website if thats something you need for future reference. The F1 error code refers to low voltage, meaning there's not enough power being provided to the fridge. Usually, this is attributed to using a longer cable than the one provided with the fridge. Alternatively, it may be the type of battery chemistry you have and the low voltage cut out settings on the fridge.
Lauren - Snowys(1 year ago)
Charging from car1 answer
Can you charge this unit while driving the vehicle, then disconnect overnight? (ie: only rely on the vehicle battery, no second battery) Will it still be cold/freezing the following morning?
Elisabeth - Casino, NSW(1 year ago)
G'day Elisabeth,
Yep, you can run this one from the car whilst driving, but once yo turn it off it effectively just becomes an eski. Depending on what's packed in the fridge, the temperatures you are running it at, and the ambient temperature, it may not be cold or freezing the next morning. You definitely wouldn't want to be opening it at all once the power is cut off.
Lauren - Snowys(1 year ago)
internal battery?1 answer
You mention a battery monitor... does this mean there is an internal battery that can power the fridge for a while, unplugged? If so, how long does it work for?
Mo - Sydney, NSW(3 years ago)
G'day Mo,
No, there isn't an internal battery. The BMS protects your external battery source, and prevents the fridge from drawing too much power & causing damage to your battery.
Lauren - Snowys(3 years ago)
Cooling while not connected to power source1 answer
Hi, we’ll be travelling between powered camping and bush camping. If we power this from the car while driving, how long will it keep things cool (fridge temp), without needing to be reconnected to a power source/additional battery?
Mat - Geelong, VIC(3 years ago)
G'day Mat,
If your fridge is plugged into the 12v cigarette outlet whilst you're driving, it will be receiving continuous power and will just run as normal at whatever temp you've set it at. Hope that helps.
Lauren - Snowys(3 years ago)
Power source3 answers
I’d like to leave this unit in the car. If I’m free camping and run it off the 12v outlet in my boot I gather it will drain the car battery. Is there any means to run the fridge/ freezer off the Andersen plug fitted to the van draw bar.
Phil - Harrington (4 years ago)
G'day Phil,
Yes, if you leave this in your car, and the 12V outlets in the boot aren't wired to turn off when the vehicle stops then yes you'll flatten your car battery. They don't come with an Anderson Plug cable, but you could use an Anderson Cable to power the fridge if your van has a power supply, and has been wired up to supply power at the draw bar.
Leece - Snowys(4 years ago)
Wouldn't the battery protection feature on this fridge prevent your car battery from draining flat anyway?
Jerry - Innaloo(3 years ago)
G'day Jerry,
Generally, the Low Voltage Cutout on the fridge is good enough to protect your secondary battery or portable power pack battery, but in this particular instance, Phil is talking about protecting the battery in his car. Starter batteries require a much high crank amperage and voltage to actually turn your car over and get it started. By the time your fridge cuts out there's a real possibility your starter battery will be too flat to do its job.
Lauren - Snowys(3 years ago)
Longer DC/Merit lead1 answer
I just bought this fridge from you and first run-up seems great. In car I need a longer lead from Merit socket. I've tried one from Jaycar for Waeco which looks the same but doesn't quite fit.
Simon - Kent Town(4 years ago)
G'day Simon,
The only cable available for this model is the one supplied with the fridge, anything longer than this can result in a voltage drop, and your fridge not working. Companion indicates some information about longer cables on page 6 of the user manual, you'd need to get an auto-electrician to make a longer cable with a heavier gauge wire.
