Opinion on fridge option
We are looking at upgrading our 5er. We have been looking at the Alpine 3700 / 3701. The difference being one comes with an 18 cubic ft rv fridge, gas and electric, the other comes with an 18 cubic fo...
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sgfrye wrote:Michelle.S wrote:
I guess some must have a less efficient Res Fridge than we do. I did a test when we first got it and ran the Fridge for 36 Hours with the two OEM batteries and voltage was still at 12.5. Now have 4 12V Deep Cycle and can go a few days without a problem.
X2 on this.
Tested ours several times. I can go 2 days on 2 fully charged 12v. Batteries. No problem.
Outside air temp 80 to 85 degrees. Probably longer in cooler temps
Can't beat the storage space
X3, I agree, we've had little issues with keeping our fridge running. We however do not do all that much "off the grid" camping so for us it wasn't a concern.
After having both styles of fridges we wouldn't consider going back to the dual mode style. Just too many "pros" as far as we're concerned.
Dan
