crosscheck wrote:
ticki2 wrote:
Speaking of solar real estate , something always seems to be missing when comparing the 2 types of fridges . What ever extra solar that needs to be added to run the compressor fridge should be added to the cost of the fridge for a comparison . JMHO
Does anyone have a feel for the longevity of a 12v compressor fridge ( I have no idea ).
If you are looking at the two fridges strictly on a cost bases, then extra solar panels should be factored in as should be the propane over the 20 year life of the absorption unit.
For me personally, I did not get into the RV/ camping lifestyle to save money.
As for longevity of compressor fridges, do a search on the sailing/ yatching community because they have been using this technology for years.
I can't speak personally about the life of 12v fridges but being 65, we have owned a lot of different residential fridges with compressors and I don't ever remember any of them dying when we owned them. They like any appliance have a finite life though.
Dave
I agree , all the factors , solar , batteries , propane , should be considered in the cost , also the pros and cons of each . That is why I brought the subject up .
As far as residential fridges my experience is different . I have had 2 fail in the last 15 years , which has caused me to re-think the topic . As a comparison I replaced the 3 way in my '76 TT last year for the first time and the one in the '68 Avion is still original . I am not saying this is typical , just my experience . Could be that the quality is just not there in any new products .
