Running fridge while traveling off truck
I have a 2001 hybrid travel trailer. I'm interested in setting it up so that the fridge can be running while i'm traveling that way everything stays cool and I don't have to wait for the fridge to cha...
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You need a three-way fridge ... gas, 110v, and 12v. Then, you run a charging / running line (8g or larger) from your alternator to the fridge.
OR, if it's a two-way, 110v and gas, then you need an inverter (converts DC to AC) to change your 12v charge line to 110v while driving, and run the fridge off the 110v inverter.
You need to know what size fridge motor to know what size inverter you need.
It's simpler if you have a three-way fridge. Run on DC ... but it will only keep it cool while traveling, will not work as well as gas or 110v.
Which ever way you go, make sure you have a cut-out for when you're parked, or the fridge will drain your truck battery. Electrical power on the fridge uses a lot more than gas.
Another option run the gas while you travel - shield the gas flame from the wind so it doesn't blow out. Some will disagree with gas on the road, but we've been running our fridge on gas for years with no issues, as have a lot of others. Make sure you rig it so it's safe, doesn't wind-blow.
OR, if it's a two-way, 110v and gas, then you need an inverter (converts DC to AC) to change your 12v charge line to 110v while driving, and run the fridge off the 110v inverter.
You need to know what size fridge motor to know what size inverter you need.
It's simpler if you have a three-way fridge. Run on DC ... but it will only keep it cool while traveling, will not work as well as gas or 110v.
Which ever way you go, make sure you have a cut-out for when you're parked, or the fridge will drain your truck battery. Electrical power on the fridge uses a lot more than gas.
Another option run the gas while you travel - shield the gas flame from the wind so it doesn't blow out. Some will disagree with gas on the road, but we've been running our fridge on gas for years with no issues, as have a lot of others. Make sure you rig it so it's safe, doesn't wind-blow.
