Why consider 12v fridge for boondocking?
So I want to offer up this question out about 12v compressor refrigerators. I'm going to post this on other forums too, so your "forum tramps"(like me)may see this spread around some other pages. Not...
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JRscooby wrote:
Not exactly. When traveling CG to CG, my fridge works just fine on 12 V, powered by what most use for charge line.
I removed the propane because I filled a 20 lb tank, camped average 4 days a month for 3 years, and still had 15 lbs in the tank. Why in the world haul the tank? When going out in winter, I can load a tank or 3 in pickup with heater.
I can beat that :B
I have two 30 lb cylinders, have used my current TT for 12 yrs, only have had to refill ONE cylinder in those 12 yrs :C and yes, both cylinders are "out of date".. Thanks to my home fridge conversion.
I still carry both cylinders since we do use the gas water heater and to take the chill off on some cool nights in the spring.
As I see it, camping for 12yrs cost me one refill at $19 (about $1.58 per yr) instead of $19 per two yrs ($9.50 per yr)in our previous TT which had a absorbsion fridge..
