JC refrigeration AC or DC upgrade?
Just wondering if any of you could tell me whether I should buy the AC or DC conversion for my dometic rm2652. We are on shore power almost always except for traveling. Would the truck charge batt...
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woodtrucker wrote:
We are on shore power almost always except for traveling. Would the truck charge battery enough to keep the 12VDC unit cooling while on the road?
The good news is that if the refrigerator and its contents are cold, it will likely keep them cold for a good 8 hours, if you don't open the door !
A typical 7 pin 12V battery charge connection should keep the battery from discharging and keep the refrigerator running as long as the vehicle is running.
If you are boondocking/dry camping, things are more complicated. You will likely need to re-charge your house battery. 3 way to do that :
• solar
• generator and charger
• DC-DC charger from the tow vehicle
I would also recommend a pair of 6V golf cart batteries. They store more energy than 12V batteries and may even cost less !
