12 volt Refrigerators
Have any thoughts on the new 12 volt Refrigerators? So far I am impressed with the 10 Q ft. Not much of a amp draw
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My sister's new Forester Motorhome has a 10 cu ft. compressor fridge. The interior space vs footprint is great!
It is too much draw for a single battery and dry-camping, unless you drive daily. With 2 batteries, it'll run about 3 days in hot weather (with cool nights) before needing to recharge the batteries from the generator.
OTOH - My absorption fridge will go about 10 days.
The compressor fridges have the added benefit of no leveling requirements. This is nice for my sister, since her driveway is about a 12% slope, and with the compressor fridge, she can leave it on between trips.
IMO durability is To Be Determined. I have concerns here. Hers feels "cheaper" than mine. And the travel lock was an afterthought. It's almost as if they took an apartment fridge design and simply swapped compressors. I don't think it will fit through the entry door if it ever goes out....
It is too much draw for a single battery and dry-camping, unless you drive daily. With 2 batteries, it'll run about 3 days in hot weather (with cool nights) before needing to recharge the batteries from the generator.
OTOH - My absorption fridge will go about 10 days.
The compressor fridges have the added benefit of no leveling requirements. This is nice for my sister, since her driveway is about a 12% slope, and with the compressor fridge, she can leave it on between trips.
IMO durability is To Be Determined. I have concerns here. Hers feels "cheaper" than mine. And the travel lock was an afterthought. It's almost as if they took an apartment fridge design and simply swapped compressors. I don't think it will fit through the entry door if it ever goes out....
