Resi fridges in more and more units
I'm seeing more units without propane ability for the fridge. If an inverter is also supplied by the manufacturer to only run the fridge does it stay powered enough from the tow vehicle on long runs...
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RV manufacturers love the residential fridge. First they typically use a model that costs much less than a typical absorption fridge, and then add the cheapest inverter they can lay their hands on. Less work on the manufacturing side. Less cabinet construction, no wall or roof vents, no LP plumbing required. They typically do not think ahead either such as, if the thing ***** the bed how do you get it out and the new one in, Some do......most don't. The trailer or MH is built around the fridge.
A residential fridge is not designed to take constant on and off cycles such as when the RV gets stored. Its not designed to take road shock, and its not really designed to take constantly changing ambient temperatures. They are designed to be purchased, put in a home, plugged in and left on 24/7 until they die, which is usually 6 or 7 years now days if you're lucky. I'd be concerend with how long its going to last being used intermittently.
Its a great idea for manufacturers as it increases the bottom line, and a great idea I guess if you're a hookup person. Personally I'll stay with a two way absorption fridge.
A residential fridge is not designed to take constant on and off cycles such as when the RV gets stored. Its not designed to take road shock, and its not really designed to take constantly changing ambient temperatures. They are designed to be purchased, put in a home, plugged in and left on 24/7 until they die, which is usually 6 or 7 years now days if you're lucky. I'd be concerend with how long its going to last being used intermittently.
Its a great idea for manufacturers as it increases the bottom line, and a great idea I guess if you're a hookup person. Personally I'll stay with a two way absorption fridge.
