pianotuna wrote:
Hi Acei,
It may be a poor idea to mix panel types, unless you have a different charge controller for each "set" of panels.
If you have deep pockets look for a Danfoss compressor fridge.
Dometic absorption fridges seem to have fewer complaints than Norcold.
For an inverter I'd look at the new Magnum Hybrid units.
Most RV's are woefully short on amp-hours of battery storage capacity. The best of all battery bank designs would focus on six large 2 volt cells. Put the bank on slides so that distilled water can be added easily.
Be sure to wire the battery bank in a balanced manner.
I've just spent a bit of time looking for examples of Danfoss friges - where are those? I can't get any idea on how much would each of these cost... I assume these can do both fridge and freezer in a single unit?
As for the use of 2V batteries - I just checked the price of Trojan 6V vs 2V batteries at Amazon.com. Seems that 2V setup is quite a bit more expensive without returning any additional capacity. What is the advantage of going the 2V route? To me, I see one disadvantage right away - if one battery fails, I have no power in the 2V x 6 battery setup...
