Convert RV fridge to residential

Where in Arizona are you -- I`m in Gilbert AZ -- May be of some assistance in helping you -- William Willard williampwillard@gmail.com 480-540-7377

William Willard wrote:
Where in Arizona are you -- I`m in Gilbert AZ -- May be of some assistance in helping you -- William Willard williampwillard@gmail.com 480-540-7377

We are currently in Sun City West waiting for our house to sell so we can begin fulltiming. We're buying the Solitude at Little Dealer in Mesa.

If you give me a call, I can give you an idea of what it will take to change your frig -- I`ve installed 5/6 Samsung`s in motorhomes -- It`s not not big of a chore -- Depending on location of frig & furnace -- Or perhaps there`re other choices that may suit your needs better -- Bill

Cptnvideo,

3 batteries is a little light.

This website may help with understanding solar.

https://freecampsites.net/adding-solar/

If planning to cold weather camp, consider alternatives to Li.

Have Grand Design or dealer install one before delivery, might save some money since it is the more economical option. We prefer the type of RVing you plan to do and have always had great service from the RV fridges onboard our rigs, just makes life simpler overall. Luckily, we have never had an RV fridge in a slide, they can have lackluster performance.

I might rethink it someday as it would cost nearly $5K to replace the current RV version in our rig, for that sum I could have 3 residential fridges installed although I would do the Amish upgrade before going that route. Hope all goes well on your full-timing adventures, it is not every one's cup of tea as we have seen recently here on forum.

pianotuna wrote:
Cptnvideo,

3 batteries is a little light.

This website may help with understanding solar.

https://freecampsites.net/adding-solar/

If planning to cold weather camp, consider alternatives to Li.

No cold weather camping for us. Actually, SOK Lithium batteries - 618 A/H. And I guess you assume I know very little about solar. You shouldn't assume.

Are you certain that 18 cu/ft fridge isn't residential? I think that's normally what it comes with as shown in the link below.
Link to floorplan

William Willard wrote:
If you give me a call, I can give you an idea of what it will take to change your frig -- I`ve installed 5/6 Samsung`s in motorhomes -- It`s not not big of a chore -- Depending on location of frig & furnace -- Or perhaps there`re other choices that may suit your needs better -- Bill

Bill, I will call you after I speak to the dealer to see what he might do.

ScottG wrote:
Are you certain that 18 cu/ft fridge isn't residential? I think that's normally what it comes with as shown in the link below.
Link to floorplan

Well, vents on the outside and a Norcold name convinced me.

I would tend to wait on the fridge as it could consume 40% to 60% of your solar. See how the consumption goes and when all is well, go for it. If you find a preference to have extra capacity to run the air conditioner a few hours the fridge could push the limits of production and storage.