Hi
I am planning a trip to the Baha next winter with my wife and
newborn.  We're on a very tight budget.  We have a suitable van
(Safari) that we can all sleep in comfortably, and can set up an
eating area made of tarps and portable tables.   We can easily handle
cooking, washing outside as we are seasoned campers.

I consider a fridge to be a absolute must have for an extended trip
such as this my options are:

Commercially made three way fridge, I would run this on propane
outside the van once we set up camp (expensive).
Electric compressor fridge running off an inverter, needs solar or
wind generator to re-charge the batteries (expensive)

OR THIS  (Very cheap)

Do you think it is feasible to get a hold of a used rv fridge, remove
it from it's camper/pop top and use it as a portable fridge operating
outside?   I would have to build some sort of a box with a similar
intake/exhaust vent that you would normally see as a permanant install
in an rv.  Plus attach an approved hose and regulator to a propane
tank.   Is this madness or has anyone done it successfully?

Thanks for any input

Gerry