Boondocking and Phantom loads.
I am curious what the serious boondocker does about the phantom loads in there TT. The few time I needed a non electric campsite I turned off the antenna booster, switched the Frig and water heate...
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Chuck and Di wrote:12V battery power when not connected through the shore cord. The 12V is inverted to 120V. The little fridge draws 80W after LRD, when operating. It is a 1/4 duty cycle, at typical temps and use.westend wrote:
I don't have any phantom loads. Engineering and ancient systems took care of that.
My alarms are battery operated. My "furnace" is a vented, stand-alone propane heater. The fridge operates on 120V. All lights are LED. The only other 12V devices that operate are fans and the water pump.
I have 235W of solar panel and 300AH of battery capacity. As long as the sun shines, I'm golden.
What powers your fridge?
We do, typically, have a cooler for drinks or any items that don't go in the fridge.
