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VTLee
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Sep 18, 2015

High DC use

I have a 2010 Cougar 276RLS with two 12 volt batteries that will discharge in two or three days if I am running the frig on gas. This is just setting with no other use such as lights, pump, slide etc. Just the phantom draws and the frig. I have checked the batteries and they will stay charged for weeks when I use the disconnect switch. Does the frig draw that much juice. It is a two way Dometic DM2652 not a three way. What am I missing or is this normal.
  • csamayfield55 wrote:
    I would bet your fridge is in a slider and it has an electric "12 volt" fan between the upper and lower coils.


    Bad bet ;) ... floor plan for the OP's 5th shows his fridge is not in a slide but rather along the curb side wall. Fan(s) for the DM2652 are optional, meaning it was up to Keystone to decide if they'd install 1 fan, 2 fans, or none ... mine happens to have none as that's what Coachmen chose to do.
  • VTLee wrote:
    I have a 2010 Cougar 276RLS with two 12 volt batteries that will discharge in two or three days if I am running the frig on gas. This is just setting with no other use such as lights, pump, slide etc. Just the phantom draws and the frig. I have checked the batteries and they will stay charged for weeks when I use the disconnect switch. Does the frig draw that much juice. It is a two way Dometic DM2652 not a three way. What am I missing or is this normal.


    I have basically the same trailer, as far as equipment is concerned. My 2 6V batteries do a lot better than that. Never had the OEM 12V in it, so can't say on that.

    Make sure you haven't left a light on in one of the cargo areas. Also, that Jensen entertainment system draws a decent amount of juice. If you have an inverter, make sure it is disconnected, even though it isn't being used.

    No fans in my fridge.

    Wiring in a simple voltage meter is handy for evaluating the current draw of various components.