Running fridge on propane question
When parked and running the fridge on propane is there much if any drain on batteries? Thanks
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dougrainer wrote:SkiSmuggs wrote:
As BFL13 pointed out, it switches to 120V when you run the genny, so the breaker tripping was the compressor cycling on. If you don't want that, switch to the gas setting.
I seem to remember a post where someone said the fridge is more effective on propane than on 120.
Yes, every once and awhile someone states that RV refers run better on LP. NONSENSE. They will run just as well on LP as 120. The BTU output of 120 and LP is the same. AS LONG AS YOUR 120 VOLTAGE IS OVER 110 volts. If you have a drop in line voltage below 110, then yes, the refer will not run as well on 120. If you are in low voltage conditions, then switch to LP until the line voltage goes over 110 and stays above 110. Doug
The Dometic 2652, for one example, has a 325 watt element (which is equiavalent to 1109 btu/hr), and a 1500 btu/hr burner. I don't think this model is unique in that regard; it's not uncommon for the burner to be more powerful than the 120V electric element. If there's a 12V element, it's usually less powerful than either the 120V element or the propane burner.
