Residential vs Gas/Electric Fridge?
After a set back in our plans, we're back on the trail looking at fifth wheels. I think my last question comes down to which type fridge? We'll have some solar no matter, but since we're looking at a ...
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joelc wrote:
My fridge went in my 2012 5er and I just replaced it with a new fridge. Just to let you know, they do now have a 3rd choice: a 12V compressor fridge that works like a home fridge except on 12V instead of 120. Both Dometic and Norcold make one.
No personal experience, but these types of compressor refrigerators are very efficient ! Much better than running a residential refrigerator from an inverter.
If most of my camping was "plugged in", I would go with the residential because it cost less. If you do a lot of boondocking, the 12VDc refrigerator is the way to go.
