Residential fridge replacement
We are in the process of replacing our Norcold 1200 with a Samsung RF18 in our 2005 HR Endeavor. We have an inverter & generator and almost never dry camp. The Samsung will fit thru our entry door n...
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davosfam wrote:
If I can butt into this thread a little...do you have to get a larger inverter to deal with a residential fridge? We keep our 5th wheel on a lot and it is always hooked up to power.
I know RV fridges don't last like they used to so I am already preparing to replace our with a residential fridge.
In your case, no need for an inverter since you never camp without shore power.
BUT to answer your question..
You are correct, to start a inductive load like a fridge compressor you must have an inverter large enough to handle the large startup surges.
Typically compressor run current will be about 1A at 120V, but the startup surge current can be 9A-10A at 120V.
Some folks have been able to get away with a 800W inverter but it is better to error on the larger side in this case.
For my setup I went with a Tripplite PV1250, it has 1250W continuous with a surge rating of 2500W for up to 10 minutes..
