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arcsum68
Explorer
Mar 25, 2020

Will fridge run off tow vehicle on batts on TT?

Simple question, but I cannot seem to find an answer. Every search results in "will my TV charge the batteries". Normally wouldn't care, but here's the scenario. Just got a new to me TT but I pla...
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BFL13
Explorer II
Mar 25, 2020
The 7-pin will help while your fridge is on propane, but not do enough while the fridge is on 12v if it is a 3-way fridge.

If the fridge is cold already before leaving it will stay cold that day till you get there if you leave the doors closed.

You need a battery in the TT to tow it (it's the law) so the emergency breakaway will work.

With the required 12v battery and the 7-pin, now you can use the 12v mode on the 3-way fridge and it will help keep it colder than without.

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