Standard vs Residential Refrigerator
We are considering a new 5th wheel Rv and the one we are looking has the big residential refrigerator with ice maker and water in the door. I have many questions that I can't seem to get answere...
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First you need to know the power requirements of the fridge. No, a pair of 6V batterys or even a single 4D 12V is not likely to run it for long.
Running down the road with the inverter on to power the fridge will work for awhile. The vehicle alternator is charging the battery that powers the fridge but it does not necessarily put in more than the amps being taken out.
Generally a residential fridge will work fine for those who always get hookups. Even with no power on the road a fridge does not instantly get warm.
Not such a good idea for those who wish to drycamp. An awful lot of genny time will have to be run to power the fridge & keep the battery banks charged.
Running down the road with the inverter on to power the fridge will work for awhile. The vehicle alternator is charging the battery that powers the fridge but it does not necessarily put in more than the amps being taken out.
Generally a residential fridge will work fine for those who always get hookups. Even with no power on the road a fridge does not instantly get warm.
Not such a good idea for those who wish to drycamp. An awful lot of genny time will have to be run to power the fridge & keep the battery banks charged.
