Adler Barbour vs Dometic

[Tim Johnson]

Getting ready to install new refrigeration system. We have approx 6 cu/ft ice box. I have narrowed it down to either one of these 2 systems;

1. Adler Barbour CU-100 with VD-152.
2. Dometic CU-84 with VD-09.

They both use the Danfoss compressors. Adler uses the BD-50, Dometic the BD-35. Price difference is around $300, guessing the compressor selection drives this.

Would love to hear opinions, experiences on either of these.

Located in SW Florida - coastal cruising, 50/50 at dock vs the hook.

Thanks in advance for your input

[HappyMdRSailor]

Welcome to CF Tim!

Maaan... There's a lotta reefer gurus here, but I ain't one of them... I got my own reefer woes... Somebody will be along soon!

[CS Cruiser]

I have he Alder Barbor CU-100 with VD150, it's awesome!

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Tim.

[a64pilot]

The BD-50 has a significantly larger capacity.
6 cu ft, surely you don't need that large a compressor unless poorly insulated, this is refrigeration and not freezer?

Happy, I'm sorry to hear of your addiction, hope you lick it