Residential Fridge Batteries - How many??
Just purchased a new 2017 MH with a residential fridge. Fridge is running off 1800 watt inverter and two six volt batteries. Will two batteries suffice or should I add a couple more?
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I had LP fridges in various campers and motorhomes
just cold enough, never too cold, sometimes not cold enough
Great energy conservation, runs a long time on LP,(no way for a year)
Then we got this RV, fridge DOA , had the norcold repaired it failed
The repairman replaced the cooling unit under warranty, it failed
In fact it blew up
So we went residential instead of LP
The new compressor fridge was considerably less cost than a new LP fridge,
Yes I burn some fuel every morning recharging, but I would do that anyway, using the genset for breakfast and recharge, even If we had an LP fridge
We do not scrimp on electric use, I'm up late most nights PC or watching a movie on TV, the fridge is just another load,
We have the batteries and solar
Solar is a help, but Its not a total solution
But we have been happy with this arrangement for six years
just cold enough, never too cold, sometimes not cold enough
Great energy conservation, runs a long time on LP,(no way for a year)
Then we got this RV, fridge DOA , had the norcold repaired it failed
The repairman replaced the cooling unit under warranty, it failed
In fact it blew up
So we went residential instead of LP
The new compressor fridge was considerably less cost than a new LP fridge,
Yes I burn some fuel every morning recharging, but I would do that anyway, using the genset for breakfast and recharge, even If we had an LP fridge
We do not scrimp on electric use, I'm up late most nights PC or watching a movie on TV, the fridge is just another load,
We have the batteries and solar
Solar is a help, but Its not a total solution
But we have been happy with this arrangement for six years
