Residential RV refrigerators
I am looking at purchasing a new RV within the year and have been trying to educate myself about the advantages of the different type of refrigerators. I understand the older RV refrigerators, but am ...
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crosscheck wrote:MrWizard wrote:
i have a residential fridge, and love it
but for the avg RV'r the LP RV fridge is the best option, its the most economical to operate, LP use is minimal, and uses less Battery power
Can you tell us how an absorption fridge uses less energy= more economical than a compressor type?
Dave
Easy
The per BTU cost of propane, is less than the BTU cost of electricity, when you create your own electricity,
when you are boon docking and running a generator to charge batteries
Batteries cost money, fuel cost money, solar costs money,
The time to recoup the up front costs of going residential, , if you are the avg weekend boon dock camper are extensive
If you full-time, Or if you are a full hook RV`r then residential is a good choice
It's all about your RV life style
