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PNW_Steve
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Aug 09, 2014

Replace failed RV fridge with "apartment" fridge & inverter?

Hello Everyone, The refrigerator in my 5th wheel died recently and I am looking at replacement options. I have been wanting to add solar, additional battery capacity and an inverter. This has me...
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westend
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Aug 09, 2014
I run a 1.7 dorm fridge with 235W of solar and 300AH of battery. A 10.7 will consume more, of course, but not that much more. A lot depends on on ambient and how many times the door is opened.

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