Running fridge Norcold N611 off inverter?
My Norcold N611 runs normally off either propane and the house batteries for the circuit board with minimum amp draw, or off 120v. I have 2 group 24 batteries and was wondering in the event I run out ...
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DAS26miles wrote:
I guess I can do a test myself and run an extension cord from the fridge to the inverter and check my battery monitor to see the actual draw. I know using propane mode my total 12v amp draw is .6amps on the battery monitor, that's the fridge, thermostat CO2 monitor and other hidden parasitic drains.
There have been 2 times while camping for days in the winter where my high propane consumption almost drained the tank. I was concerned that we might run out before breaking camp. I was wondering if powering the fridge thru the inverter would work.
But my house batteries would have to be charged also..
Compared to the furnace, the fridge uses practically no propane. You'd likely conserve more propane by setting the thermostat (for the furnace) down a degree or two than by running the fridge on electric.
