User Manual Whynter FM-62DZ 62 Quart Dual Zone Portable Fridge/ Freezer

Our compressors are tested and outsourced based on performance and quality. The compressor brand currently utilized is a "BX Compressor D model" (hermetic crank reciprocating piston type with direct inlet) produced to meet the ETL specifications of our freezer design and intended usage.

Firest of all avoid this product at all cost....period. The poor quality is almost beyond belief. Doors, hinges, and hooks didn't align properly so nothing would fit when it was closed. Temperature controls were shot it would go to below 0 and stay there no control whatsoever could be achieved. When I call them about these problems they said they would send me a manual so I could fix the problem. I told him I don't pay $600 for something just to have the opportunity to fix it. And then there was the smell, good god. it took me 3 days to get the smell of that unit out of my living room.
Get the 35 qt norcold. I did later and could not be happier. True value and quality for the money.
As far as solar panels? No, it draws too much power. Just get an extra 12 volt deep cycle battery and run it from there. Now when hooked to shore power the norcold uses less than 2-3 cents a day, depending on local rates.
Hope this helps. Good luck.

There are 2 separate plugs; one for AC & one for DC. I can use either in my truck & they both worked equally well when traveling. Switched to DC when I arrived at my destination, kept the small area below freezing & the large area at 33 degrees fot 2 days without restarting the truck. Obviously draws very little power.