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Gdetrailer
Apr 08, 2018Explorer III
Slownsy wrote:
Buy a inverter fridge that runs all the time instead, we have a Mitsubishi 314L running of a 375W inverter.
Frank.
That does not appear to be a valid model number sold in the US and/or discontinued model..
Only can find a few references to Singapore..
OP is looking at a counter depth 17.5 CuFt double french door with freezer on bottom which should fit nicely with very few mods in a RV..
Personally, I am not a big fan of those inverter fridge systems, you give up a lot of reliability by adding in variable speed compressors with other extra electronics.. Then add in the factor of it running 24/7 adds extra wear and tear mechanically.
Simplicity is often the better route..
Standard boring old 120V compressors are virtually bullet proof and very well proven "technology" that just works.
The startup surge is easily overcome by using a properly sized inverter, skimping on the inverter is what gets folks in trouble and overall, you WILL use much less battery since standard fridge compressor is only using 90W for about 20 minutes run time per hr..
375W running all hrs is going to beatup your battery system at a spectacular rate.. Might as well use a propane fridge on electric which would use less power (275W heater)..
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