Fridge on 12V killing the batteries
Just came back from the shop where I got my new batteries after I toasted my first set. I got them replaced 5 months ago, and already they were performing poorly, even thought they were supposed to be...
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garry1p wrote:
I'm no expert but the way I would answer the question to my own satisfaction would be.
Start with fully charged batteries with the engine running frig on 12V what is the voltage at the batteries?
13V+ and you know there should be no damage to the batteries since you are providing good enough charge to satisfy the batteries and run the frig.
If you are starting out with low battery voltage then run on propane until batteries get a good charge then switch to battery.
You battery problem may not be the frig but running the batteries to low to many times when dry camping.
That's what I was thinking too. Enginer running and fridge on 12V, 13,6V on the batteries.
Yes, I run the fridge on LP if the batteries are low. Also when first starting it up, since it would take a very long time for it to cool on 12V.
