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big_murph_279
Explorer
Oct 02, 2016

Running outside fridge while traveling

I know this has been talked about before but most of the post just turn into people arguing about if you can or can't or why you would or wouldn't. I would like to only have replies from people that were able to accomplish what I am thinking about doing. If you did do this and would like to share how you did it and what size inverter you used along with the size of battery bank I would appreciate it. I have an outside kitchen and would like to have a way to run the refrigerator while traveling. This is in a travel trailer. Thanks
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Oct 02, 2016
    We bought a dual voltage compressor refer. I have both cords plugged in out basement. It automatically switches to the available power. No worries.
  • navegator's avatar
    navegator
    Explorer
    Oct 02, 2016
    The best place for the inverter is as close to the battery as possible, I found that out the hard way.

    navegator
  • big_murph_279's avatar
    big_murph_279
    Explorer
    Oct 02, 2016
    Where did you mount your inverter? Was it close to the battery bank or close to the fridge?
  • westend's avatar
    westend
    Explorer
    Oct 02, 2016
    I run a small 120V fridge using a 1000W inverter. I have 300AH of battery capacity and 235W of solar. A 600W inverter was not capable of delivering the Locked Rotor Draw of the fridge.

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