Residential Fridge battery run time
I know there are variables involved here on the manufacturer of the fridge, battery etc... But for those of you that have one assuming the standard group 27 battery the dealer gives you - how long can...
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This is something I'm curious about also, as we plan to do more and more boondocking, and trying to get an idea of how long our frig (Whirlpool 120V residential model) can keep cool without hookups.
Here are the specifics for ours:
Frig says it uses 2.5 amps, full load
RV has 6 GC2 (225 Amp/hour, 6 volt) coach batteries
Xantrex 2000 watt inverter/converter powers the frig when not hooked up to electricity
Based on this, my rough estimate is that we should be able to keep the frig cool for about two days without depleting the batteries too badly. Three at most, but of course it also depends on what other loads are put on the coach batteries. Does this sound accurate?
Also thinking, if I was to run the generator for 2 or 3 hours each day as well, we should be able to last almost indefinite as far as frig is concerned. Thoughts?
Here are the specifics for ours:
Frig says it uses 2.5 amps, full load
RV has 6 GC2 (225 Amp/hour, 6 volt) coach batteries
Xantrex 2000 watt inverter/converter powers the frig when not hooked up to electricity
Based on this, my rough estimate is that we should be able to keep the frig cool for about two days without depleting the batteries too badly. Three at most, but of course it also depends on what other loads are put on the coach batteries. Does this sound accurate?
Also thinking, if I was to run the generator for 2 or 3 hours each day as well, we should be able to last almost indefinite as far as frig is concerned. Thoughts?
