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- RavensFan24ExplorerOurs has an outside mini fridge built in and it runs just fine. It plugs into a built in receptacle that came stock on the trailer. As long as you have shore power, you're good to go. Just don't run it off an inverter with the TV on while unplugged from shore power.
- RSD559ExplorerWe use a mini fridge when we know power is waiting for us. We also use it for griddles and electric woks and fans and lots of other stuff. We usually get the power from the site. Why take a chance on taxing your trailer's electrical system when power is available at the pedestal?
- wilcampExplorerOur White Hawk 27DSRB (by Jayco) has a factory-installed mini-fridge in the street-side front storage unit. Electric receptacle is also positioned in that storage area. Newer units with outdoor kitchens are also prewired. Breaker panels in the TT are no doubt engineered to deal with power requirements. I've seen many seasonal campers with their fridges outside the TT. It's been done by many, so I don't think it would be any problem for you, no matter where you plug it. The extra cold storage is a great thing. You won't need to run in and out of the camper every time you want a cold one. Enjoy!
- allen8106Explorer
Drbolasky wrote:
We run a mini-fridge off the outside receptacle all the time - no problem. We do, however, carry an extension cord and will sometimes plug it directly in to the power pedestal.
That's for weekends/holidays at our local CG's. Mini-fridge stays home when we go on extended voyages.
Exactly the same scenario here. - dodge_guyExplorer III run an extension cord to the pedestal. I like to keep the electrical demand on the trailer as low as possible. remember it`s not built like a house.
- DrbolaskyExplorerWe run a mini-fridge off the outside receptacle all the time - no problem. We do, however, carry an extension cord and will sometimes plug it directly in to the power pedestal.
That's for weekends/holidays at our local CG's. Mini-fridge stays home when we go on extended voyages. - mvpmichExplorerMost pedestals have a combo of 1-50 amp, 1-30 amp and one or possibly two 15-20 amp duplex receptacles. Should be plenty of room.
- westendExplorer
jbrant wrote:
No pedestals have "plugs". All of them do have receptacles.
retiredjso i will do that if possible, not all pedastals have two plugs.
Sorry, it's a personal gripe. :) - jbrantExplorerretiredjso i will do that if possible, not all pedastals have two plugs.
- Retired_JSOExplorerWhy not bypass the additional voltage draw on the 30amp and hook the mini fridge via extension cord to the pedestal.
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