Gas or Electric (residential) Refrigerator?
Six months ago we were in a head on accident that destroyed our RV and despite still being shell shocked we're now considering having a new one built to our specs. The last 3 trips in the old Bea...
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Almot wrote:John & Angela wrote:
Solar is so cheap that putting 600 or 800 watts on the roof more than justifies the added performance and space in a residential.
Yes, total cost of a system over 400W is cheap-er not due to 24V panels prices, but quality MPPT controllers still cost the same.
800W won't fit on probably half of the trailers that you see around.
Flat 600W with res fridge is only enough in summer and if it's not some place like PNW or BC. People with power habits similar to yours - toaster, MW, satellite internet and TV - will likely find flat 600W with res fridge insufficient even in SoCal, even in summer. Besides, in sunny places you (usually) get plenty of heat in spring/summer/fall, and then even if you don't run AC, you're running all the fans on high setting 24 hours, 2-3A @12V per fan.
I think your numbers are fairly realistic and your points are all valid. For someone wanting a complete generator free experience, or at least for power hogs like us, a propane fridge is a better choice. Sucks though, because they all pale in comparison to compressor fridges.
Cheers.
