Absorption vs. Residential refrigerator
My current rig - a 2017 Newmar Ventana LE - has a 12 c.f. 4-door refrigerator/freezer. Runs on 120 or propane, and simply does not keep the ice cream cold enough, and even at the highest setting, prev...
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Sagebrush wrote:The trend seems to be larger RVs more along the lines of a smaller house that is used pedestal to pedestal. There are very efficient 12V and 120V refers available of various sizes so no need to wait very long for one to cool down. But the electric power has to be provided.
We had one 5th wheel with a big residential unit and it was okay as long as it was parked near power. Haven't tried solar, we use generators still. But that fridge pulled lots of power using the inverter. Two group 31's didn't last long. Adding lots of batteries takes up too much room IMO. Propane fridge keeps my ice cream frozen solid in 100 degree heat, haven't had one fail yet. Had three RV's over many years with two Norcolds and one Dometic RV fridges. They all cooled fine.
I prefer the regular size fridges, never had a huge one. If I need more room I rather use a 12 volt powered portable unit stored in the basement. The portable 12 volt coolers can go in the car or truck for grocery runs too.
Opening the doors often will warm one up in a hurry.
