Current draw from refrigerator.

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We have been on the road for six months. Lately it seems like our batteries (new 12v 27 series deep cycle) are going low more quickly. I took out all the 12V fuses and checked the current draw as each was replaced. The refrigerator took a lot even though it's running on propane. It's a Dometic two-way. My meter is just a cheapie so I can't tell the exact current draw. It just pinned the meter.

old-biscuit · Answer

What is the MODEL number??????????Have you checked that your converter is properly recharging you batteries?And what do you consider NEW?

korbe · Answer

Our frig draws 0.30 amps while n LPG. It also has a switch to do something that I keep turned off. I heard it uses some juice.

wcjeep · Answer

Is the fridge using 120v AC, 12v DC or Propane? Some fridges used 12v DC. If it somehow was running 12V DC this would explain the higher amperage draw.

deserttracker · Answer

Some fridges have a climate control switch under the eyebrow panel that is supposed to help with frost. On my last trailer, it was just labeled I O. These will pull a fair amount of current. The location was such that it could be accidentally turned to on.  I think my book mentioned it is better to leave off when boondocking. Perhaps that switch has been accidentally turned on.

wayneat63044 · Answer

Dometic fridges eliminated the switches for climate control a few years ago so that their climate control heater cannot be turned off.  I have disconnected mine which is accessible inside the fridge light assembly (red wire). Others have added a switch there to give them the choice of off or on.  Reference model DM2652. The heater is 25 ohms so draws about 0.5 Amps.

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