Running norcild 1200 off the alternator
I have just replaced my second alternator in seven years (50k miles). I have occasionally run the fridge on invertor while driving at high altitudes. The 425 watt heaters should draw about 45amps at ...
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Thanks for all the feedback.
I tried running the fridge on gas while driving above 5500 feet and it did not cool well so I switched to AC as the manual recmmends. It was a bit cooler but not as good as my old 1200. This is a brand new 1210. The old one had a six year Amish unit that nearly burned up my coach. I know I should have gone with a residential unit.
By the way the alternator did not fail while operating on ac while driving.
I tried running the fridge on gas while driving above 5500 feet and it did not cool well so I switched to AC as the manual recmmends. It was a bit cooler but not as good as my old 1200. This is a brand new 1210. The old one had a six year Amish unit that nearly burned up my coach. I know I should have gone with a residential unit.
By the way the alternator did not fail while operating on ac while driving.
