How long should a battery last?
Typical code 24 battery, how long should it last with lights and electric RV fridge? I am only getting about 24 hours before it gets under 11.5V. Also, would a battery shop have a way to properly test...
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swimmer_spe wrote:
They don't install absorption fridges anymore.
Who is "they"? There are plenty of makers who install 3 way, absorption refrigerators. You bought the wrong unit for any boondocking. You need to camp with hook ups always.
In fact the situation is even worse than that. It seems you have a fairly large compressor refrigerator and a puny battery. Totally depleting the battery in 24 hours means even an overnight stay at a rest stop or Walmart while traveling is going to be a strain and shorten the life of your battery. You better also hope that when camping with hookups, the power never goes out for more than a brief time.
How much cold food and drink do you need for a weekend trip without electricity? Use an ice chest or get everything cold before your boondocking and then turn off the refrigerator.
