running Refrig on LP only or AUTO
We have a double door size Domentic Refrig in our 5th wheel - when dry camping (on beach with generator power only) - do we set the frig to Auto or do we keep it on LP Gas only?
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I leave ours on Auto when I have shore power, including when stored here at home. But if I am dry camping, as soon as I park I put the fridge on Gas Only.
I also run my water heater on gas only, and the AC switch stays off permanently.
The reason for these 2 things is simple - I want the maximum my converter charger can put into my batteries when it is running. The fridge uses minimal AC, but does use some, the WH uses a LOT of AC, and you can hear your genny throttle up when either of these AC items turn on.
Propane is so small an expense that I don't even give it a thought about using a little extra.
I also run my water heater on gas only, and the AC switch stays off permanently.
The reason for these 2 things is simple - I want the maximum my converter charger can put into my batteries when it is running. The fridge uses minimal AC, but does use some, the WH uses a LOT of AC, and you can hear your genny throttle up when either of these AC items turn on.
Propane is so small an expense that I don't even give it a thought about using a little extra.
