Head Scratcher - 40A+ draw from the fridge?

SoundGuy wrote:

Leeski Clan wrote:
I installed a GoPower IC 3000 which is an inverter, charger and transfer switch combo unit.

In testing, I first ran the TV which pulled ~1.5 A. Then I ran the Norcold 2118 refrigerator and according to the GoPower monitor, the Amp draw went from 1.5A to 48A!

Your new Norcold 2118 is a 2-way gas absorption fridge designed to automatically switch over to run on gas when shore power isn't available so why would you attempt to run it on an inverter? :h Specs, including current draw, are included in the specs I linked to.

I was just testing the Inverter / Solar system. I'd normally run the fridge off of propane but switched over to inverter to test the inverter. I had no idea that it would draw that much amps. I thought there may be a problem as the Norcold site says it draws 6 amps.

I guess this is the normal draw for that fridge.... dunno.. see my comment above regarding Charlie Brown's teacher.

Thanks for all of your advice.
Happy Camping!