First Time Buyers - Help Wanted
Hey everyone :) Me and my girlfriend have spent the last 2 1/2 years together (we both work from home) and have decided to dive into full time RVing. After initially looking at travel trailers, 5th...
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Agree that a propane fridge will allow much longer without running the generator. In reading the OP's initial musings about size, year and price range, it appeared that they could get a coach with a residential fridge.
I referred to the fact that they do not use as much power as some people fear. I have 6 AGM's (above average I know) and could easily go 4 days without using the generator to keep the fridge running (and making ice!!) I would most certainly run out of water before battery life. But we are NOT hardened boondockers.
If they are serious about 6 to 10 days boondocking requirement, then perhaps a propane fridge with just enough batteries for the 12v lights would work for them.
Also, maybe a fifth wheel with extra tankage in the tow vehicle and a smaller gas generator would work out better that trying to get a newer Class A to fit those needs.
I referred to the fact that they do not use as much power as some people fear. I have 6 AGM's (above average I know) and could easily go 4 days without using the generator to keep the fridge running (and making ice!!) I would most certainly run out of water before battery life. But we are NOT hardened boondockers.
If they are serious about 6 to 10 days boondocking requirement, then perhaps a propane fridge with just enough batteries for the 12v lights would work for them.
Also, maybe a fifth wheel with extra tankage in the tow vehicle and a smaller gas generator would work out better that trying to get a newer Class A to fit those needs.
