Residential Fridge & Residential AC ??
We are planning to full time in a 5th wheel. In researching 5th wheels suitable for full time living, I notice some give the option of a residential fridge. If given the choice I think I would lean t...
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pianotuna wrote:
Hi,
Add some solar panels, in fact if you full time populate the entire roof with panels.
Consider going to a 24 volt DC system with a DC to DC converter for the 12 volt side of the unit.
The biggest hassle of a propane fridge is the need for the RV to be almost perfectly level. They are expensive to operate on the electric setting, which doesn't matter--unless you are in an RV park that meters the power.
When the fridge finally fails, I will replace with a residential unit.
Will definitely go solar, I refuse to own a generator. On my current TT I have 320 watts of solar that serves us well but will likely increase that once we get a 5th wheel and ready for full timing. I had not thought about 24v, but may look into it. I am warming up to the idea of a residential fridge. Thanks for all these helpful suggestions.
