How long can the fridge run on 12 volts?
I'm trying to figure out if I want to keep the 3-way refrigerator in my 1995 Bronco 1200; or simply yank it out and use a good cooler w/ice for the weekend jaunts I expect to take it on. Can a good, ...
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Today's compressor fridges are pretty efficient. I recently installed a Dometic CR1110 and have had good results boondocking. I think it's around a 4 cu ft with a small freezer. It fit in the same locattion where the original LP/AC fridge was...minor trim fitting. Uses around 50 watts of power at 12/13 volts when running.
I also installed solar to help replenish the batteries during the day. Have 225AH batteries. So far no issues boondocking on a couple of four day trips...parked in a partially shaded site; so, not a lot of sun. Batteries kept up fine.
If you search you can find the CR1110 for around $1,000 shipped...
I also installed solar to help replenish the batteries during the day. Have 225AH batteries. So far no issues boondocking on a couple of four day trips...parked in a partially shaded site; so, not a lot of sun. Batteries kept up fine.
If you search you can find the CR1110 for around $1,000 shipped...
