Sky Deck Renovation
Just bought a 2003 Thor Citation Sky Deck. 34' Fifth Wheel. Came from Alexander RV in Delaware. Good people to deal with. Here it is on the lot: I just got it down to North Carolina and plan to...
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Sky Deck wrote:My choice about the fridge was influenced by the non-operating one that came with the trailer, the price of a new absorption fridge, and the ease of an electric fridge. Once I had figured out the amount of solar and battery I would need for the fridge, the rest fell into place. Yes, it is powered by shore power when I'm plugged in. I have a ton of 120V stereo gear and wanted a larger TV. The >32" LED screens are not 12V friendly. I have no 12V parasitic draws from circuit boards, furnaces, thermostats, radios, water heaters, alarms, etc.
How did you decide what to run off DC vs. AC? I assume when you plug in, the AC charges your batteries? Can you switch your refrigerator (etc.) over to AC? (I’ll read those sources you recommend!)
Yes, when I plug into shore power, my converter charges the batteries. That is non-essential as long as the sun shines. Solar does such a great job of charging the batteries, both on the road, and in storage. I have a few DC receptacle boxes in the walls and have used one to power fans around my cabin heater. I may use another for charging phones and stuff. The rest of the DC is for lights, the vent and stove fans, and the water pump.
