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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Two batteries would be marginal at best for an overnight cooldown before a trip. Four would probably make it if 100% charged. Solar 60+ watts would keep the battery pack fully charged and ready for the overnight cooldown. Running for several days you will need way more solar.
Honestly I think you can turn on the fridge as you roll out of storage. I do this with my propane fridge and it does OK. Compressor fridge should have faster cooldown. Load it with cold food and you will be fine. Just do not load a case of warm beer along with your yogurt and milk.
From my experience there is just a single solenoid to control the water up to the icemaker. You could disconnect the line and let it drain. Might need a wet-dry vac to get standing water out of the icemaker itself or let it evaporate. Or discover what power is needed to open the solenoid and blow it out like the rest of the RV. Just some random thoughts, I have not done this.
Honestly I think you can turn on the fridge as you roll out of storage. I do this with my propane fridge and it does OK. Compressor fridge should have faster cooldown. Load it with cold food and you will be fine. Just do not load a case of warm beer along with your yogurt and milk.
From my experience there is just a single solenoid to control the water up to the icemaker. You could disconnect the line and let it drain. Might need a wet-dry vac to get standing water out of the icemaker itself or let it evaporate. Or discover what power is needed to open the solenoid and blow it out like the rest of the RV. Just some random thoughts, I have not done this.
