"Residential fridge" and boondocking...
To us, "boondocking" is 2 to 5 days with no generator or solar and maybe even wimpy old batteries. I'm thinking the fancy "residential refrigerators" (with dedicated converter) are a bad idea for t...
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SidecarFlip wrote:
I wouldn't have a residential fridge in my RV. Never. You want efficient use of power and something that will stay cold, get a Danfoss or WAECO compressor fridge. Draws little power, no gas. West Marine sells them. Boat people been using them for years. European RV's come standard with them. My next one will be one...
We have 6 years experience with Danfoss compressor 7.5cuft NovaKool fridge/freezer.
1) Uses 1/3 the energy of the absorbtion fridge.
2) Cools quickly and has a more even cooling climate in hot weather.
3) 1/3rd more volume for the same outside dimensions.
4) Can operate out of level without serious damage.
5) Similar price to the absorbtion fridge.
**** Important issue: Must upgrade electrical storage and AH input system for long term benefits.
Judging by the type of boondock camping the OP are planning to do and the resources they plan to have with them, even the simplest electric draws let alone a "fancy" residential fridge, are going to be a problem for up to 5 days. I really don't understand the question regarding a residential fridge as it is so far from their intended camping experience.
Dave.
