RVTORESIDENTIAL FRIDGE ?

Oasisbob wrote:
I believe going to a residential fridge is a bad choice for the following
Lowers resale value
usually requires cabinet mods
How do you keep the door closed while driving?
How do ou power this during boon docking or driving?
Still it does seem a whole lot cheaper in the short run. I notice many folks doing this. I totally admit I may not be understanding. What am I missing here? How haveyou all dealt with my above concerns?

Good afternoon. I suppose it would depends on who you talk to.

Here is my input, one at a time.

Lowers resale value

For us it would be just the opposite. If we were to buy a coach with a propane fridge we would have to factor in the cost of converting it to residential as a propane fridge would be a negative for us.

usually requires cabinet mods

I would say ALWAYS requires some cabinet mods, but really not a big or expensive deal.

How do you keep the door closed while driving?

Velcro strap through the handle. 60 cents.

How do ou power this during boon docking or driving?


Our motorhome came equipted with an inverter. Residential fridges use very little power so no problem running it off inverter.

How do you power this during boon docking or driving?

Again. We use the onboard inverter while dry camping. Three good size solar panels will provide all the power the fridge needs.

I would also suggest adding a couple of batteries though as there will be periods of low sunshine. Saves running the genny a lot. We run our genny at meal times for microwave and toaster use when dry camping.

Good luck with the decision process. .