I think you will be happy which ever compressor fridge you decide on as long as it has a Danfoss compressor. We are on our 5 th year with the compressor fridge.
I have a NovaKool 7.5cuft unit that draws 4.4amps when cycling. 400 AH batteries, 330 W solar, alternator from truck keeps the fridge fed in any kind of weather. We do not hook up and have the Honda 2000 along for back up but have only used it a few times in the last 5 years.
Much of our camping is in rough areas where there is no flat spots so this type of fridge was important to us. Quick and consistent cooling is a plus for this unit as you can turn it on and within 15 minutes, frost has formed on the walls of the freezer.
When in hot weather, I leave the 2 exterior vent s open, and in cool or cold temps, cover the openings with insulated foam material and screw on the vent covers.
I will remind you what others have already said,
1) Install lots of solar
2) Have plenty of AH batteries for those cloudy days.
3) If you are handy and already doing a reno and there is room, some solid insulation around the new unit will work wonders.
4) A small genny as backup may not be required but is nice to have for insurance.
Dave
