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ependydad
Mar 01, 2018Explorer
packpe89 wrote:
The previous owner replaced the original fridge and put in an electric only. Can I add an inverter and likely a second battery to run the fridge while traveling?
Generally speaking, electric fridges keep their cool as long as the door isn't being opened. Which means, you can often drive with them OFF for quite a while without them loosing their cool. A buddy of mine fulltimes with his family and switched to a residential fridge; he runs with it off and has never had an issue.
Otherwise, if this is your first camper - this article might help:
Newbie - First Trip Essentials
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