Any absorption fridges that do not require 12 volts to run?

dougrainer wrote:

toedtoes wrote:

dougrainer wrote:

toedtoes wrote:

dougrainer wrote:
12 VOLT RV refers require 12 volts to stay running. You will not find an RV refer above 5 CF that will run without 12 volts connected. Below 6 CF, they have a few models that do not require 12 volts when on LP. Doug

I think you want to proof this post again. :)

OK, what is the mistake? Doug

A 12volt refer requires 12volts to stay running. Perhaps you meant a propane or absorption refer since a 12volt refer by definition requires 12volts.

Also, you say that one cannot find a refer over 5 cf that doesn't require 12volts, but you might be able to find one under 6 cf that doesn't need 12volts. A 5.5 cf refer is above 5 cf but under 6 cf, so it is in limbo with your breakdown.

:)

The 5 versus 6 was because of the 5.5.
I stated 12 VOLT RV REFER, NOT 12 volt refer. Doug

Again, by definition a 12 VOLT Refer (whether including a RV designation or not) will require 12 volts to operate - that's a given, it's even in the title of the appliance to make it obvious - you need 12 volts to operate a 12 volt (RV) refer. The question is whether propane refers require 12volts.

And where exactly does the 5.5 CF fit in your breakdown? If nothing over 5 CF will operate without 12 volts then a 5.5 CF refer must use 12 volts per your statement. So why include it in the "under 6 CF might run without 12 volts"?

If you are stating that a 5.5 CF refer might not require 12 volts, then your first statement should say "you cannot find a refer 6 CF or larger that will operate without 12 volts". Then the 5.5 CF refer will fall into the second statement of "you might find a refer under 6 CF that runs without 12 volts".

It's a logic statement and the way you wrote it ignores anything between 5 and 6 CF. With a simple word change, you have included that range.

I'm thinking anything with a computer board which monitors stuff so you don't blow up in the middle of the night will require 12v.

So if you don't mind owning a fridge that can not shut off the propane when it senses a no flame condition or a high flame condition, then I bet with enough internet searching you'll find something out there with only an old school thermocouple.

toedtoes wrote:

dougrainer wrote:

toedtoes wrote:

dougrainer wrote:
12 VOLT RV refers require 12 volts to stay running. You will not find an RV refer above 5 CF that will run without 12 volts connected. Below 6 CF, they have a few models that do not require 12 volts when on LP. Doug

I think you want to proof this post again. :)

OK, what is the mistake? Doug

A 12volt refer requires 12volts to stay running. Perhaps you meant a propane or absorption refer since a 12volt refer by definition requires 12volts.

Also, you say that one cannot find a refer over 5 cf that doesn't require 12volts, but you might be able to find one under 6 cf that doesn't need 12volts. A 5.5 cf refer is above 5 cf but under 6 cf, so it is in limbo with your breakdown.

:)

The 5 versus 6 was because of the 5.5.
I stated 12 VOLT RV REFER, NOT 12 volt refer. Doug

dougrainer wrote:

toedtoes wrote:

dougrainer wrote:
12 VOLT RV refers require 12 volts to stay running. You will not find an RV refer above 5 CF that will run without 12 volts connected. Below 6 CF, they have a few models that do not require 12 volts when on LP. Doug

I think you want to proof this post again. :)

OK, what is the mistake? Doug

A 12volt refer requires 12volts to stay running. Perhaps you meant a propane or absorption refer since a 12volt refer by definition requires 12volts.

Also, you say that one cannot find a refer over 5 cf that doesn't require 12volts, but you might be able to find one under 6 cf that doesn't need 12volts. A 5.5 cf refer is above 5 cf but under 6 cf, so it is in limbo with your breakdown.

:)

toedtoes wrote:

dougrainer wrote:
12 VOLT RV refers require 12 volts to stay running. You will not find an RV refer above 5 CF that will run without 12 volts connected. Below 6 CF, they have a few models that do not require 12 volts when on LP. Doug

I think you want to proof this post again. :)

OK, what is the mistake? Doug

My 1999 Bantam Hybrid came with a dometic 2332 that Does not need 12 volt. Piezo spark, and mechanical thermostat. No interior light. I just wish it was bigger.

That 12V draw is low. My 6.6 cu.ft Norcold draws less than 12 AH per 24 hours.

Small solar like this with any 6-10A controller will generate that much and more. You don't have to install, prop it against the trailer wall.

Or get another 100AH battery, for stay up to 4-5 days.

dougrainer wrote:
12 VOLT RV refers require 12 volts to stay running. You will not find an RV refer above 5 CF that will run without 12 volts connected. Below 6 CF, they have a few models that do not require 12 volts when on LP. Doug

I think you want to proof this post again. :)

12 VOLT RV refers require 12 volts to stay running. You will not find an RV refer above 5 CF that will run without 12 volts connected. Below 6 CF, they have a few models that do not require 12 volts when on LP. Doug

You might check around with used RV parts places. Some of the older models didn't need 12v.

We had one on our 1996 boat.