PV: For Sale: Sunfrost RF16 (was - A "problem with my Sunfrost?")

[The Van Wey Family <vanwey6@bitterroot.net>]

Hello all. I read this post from Doug with great interest. Wish I had read it a
few months ago when I purchased my Sunfrost (an RF16). Anyone want to buy my unit.
I will sell it. For considerably less than the $2400-2500 price tag, or whatever
they are now. Contact me off-list if interested. Serious inquiries only please! By
way of transport, we are in SW Montana.

Shane Van Wey

Doug Pratt wrote:

> Mongo wrote:
>
> > I'm thoroughly DISAPPOINTED with our SunFrosts.<snip>
>
> I have honestly done my best to discourage SunFrost sales for the past couple
> years.  They're only marginally more efficient than the best mass-produced
> units now.  Due to constant prodding from the feds, the major manufacturers
> have made tremendous improvements in efficiency the past few years.
>
>   For instance, if SunFrost's best-selling RF19 had to wear an EPA energy tag
> (SunFrost is such a small manufacturer that they don't have to submit to this
> "level field" program.), that tag would read $32/year.  Looking in my 1999
> Most Energy Efficient Appliances, I find a 15.0 cubic foot Magic Chef with a
> $37/year tag.  That's 1,180 watthours per day, compared to the the SunFrost's
> 1,030.  Let's see, 150 watthours per day...a 30 watt PV module will make up
> that difference.  The Magic Chef costs about $600, the SunFrost $2,800...I
> think we could find a 30 watt module for less than $2,200!
>
>   And my energy guide is based on year-old figures now.  There are probably
> even more choices out there.  Basically, any fridge with an EPA tag under
> $45/year can compete with a SunFrost in total system cost.  And let's not even
> talk about the current 9 month wait for a SunFrost.  Why do folks want to wait
> in line for this?
>
>   Five or ten years ago, if you were going off the grid either a SunFrost or a
> propane fridge were your choices.  Not anymore.  The SunFrost is a product
> that has almost outlived its usefulness.
>
> Best regards,
> Doug Pratt
>
> Personal opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of my employer.
> Duh!
>
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