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jungleexplorer
Explorer
Aug 12, 2017

Using TV inverter to power fridge while towing Do or don't?

So, I have been on the road for the last week, covering over 1500 miles. IT has been a good shake down run to see what I need to improve. One major problem is keeping things cold in the fridge wh...
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time2roll
Nomad
Aug 12, 2017
I recommend an intervention to rid your fear of propane.

Inverter needs to reside in a cool dry place with ventilation. BTW you only need 400 watt inverter to run the fridge. I would mount it in the trailer and beef up the charge line and at least double the battery.

Since you have an open bed I recommend a Honda 1000 or 2000 to supply 120v power if you insist.
Another option is 300+ watts of solar to supplement the vehicle charging of the trailer battery.

Did I mention you need to get over your propane fear?

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