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howardwheeler
Explorer
May 07, 2013

Thinking about a new solar setup for my 5th wheel

I might be getting some unexpected extra money and am considering adding solar panels to my fifth wheel. I currently have a factory installed 50 watt panel that has 10 gauge wire going down through th...
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Salvo
Explorer
May 07, 2013
I would be really helpful to know your fridge 24 hour power demand. You mentioned 20A when on, but what is the duty cycle?

As already suggested, you need a kill-a-watt meter to get a good estimate on your fridge power.

kill-a-watt meter

Sal

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