Ivylog wrote:
goducks10 wrote:
IdaD wrote:
I'm guessing people who install residential fridges are rarely camping without hookups, and if you rarely camp without hookups you probably rarely travel down bad roads that would tend to beat up a fridge.
I rarely camp with hookups and rattle down a lot of bumpy roads, so I personally need a durable fridge that also runs on propane.
So as with many things, it depends on your intended use.
Best answer yet.
Not really. In the summer we'll boondock 5 out of 7 days. If a road was really rough I might turn the refer off so the compressor is not running. The door hinges on my Whirlpool 21 cuft are a lot stronger than the ones on the NoCold 1200 I replace... had to repair one bottom pivot that was fastened to plastic.
My EnergyStar refer draws less watts than a 100W bulb making it way more efficient than the NoCold on electric. Yes you have to have more batteries and a way to charge them up every couple of days... already had to do that for the house batteries.
Dave, how many amps DC does your 12V compressor fridge/freezer draw when running and how big is it?
It is a 7.5 cuft AC/DC NovaKool that uses 4.4A (DC) when cycling. We drive rough roads, dry camp / boondock almost always and never use our genny. The 12V compressor fridge uses considerably less energy than a comparable absorption fridge and no issues with unthawed product even in hot weather. As long as you are set up for it, it is the way to go.
Dave
