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safrog
Explorer
Feb 16, 2015

Fifth Wheel RV Refrigerator hooked up to inverter

Has anyone installed an inverter in an fifth wheel or trailer to run the 12v/Propane Refrigerator while moving. On my model the propane line from the tank to the unit is exposed in the event of a tir...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Feb 16, 2015
My fridge draws 325 watts. That translates to about 32 amps from the battery bank. Duty cycle is 2:3 so it consumes 20 amp-hours each hour I run it. A beefed up charging path is a must if you plan to do this.

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