Feb-07-2016 01:33 PM
Feb-10-2016 05:22 AM
Calicajun wrote:
Most all the new units we are looking at are coming with a residential units too. So why not extend the battery life by putting a block of ice in the fridge and freezer. I fridge would run at least half as much so you should be able to do two Walmart overnight stays before getting to the camp site and shore power.
Feb-09-2016 09:14 PM
Feb-09-2016 05:01 PM
Veebyes wrote:
FTG, group 31s are decent sized batterys. Had a pair of gel cell in an earlier boat which worked well as starting, together, & house switched individually. Had 5 group 31 gels arranged in 3 banks for a later boat.
Too bad RV dealers don't supply good sized batterys such as the group 31s instead of the low capacity group 24s that usually get put in.
Feb-09-2016 04:29 PM
Feb-09-2016 04:21 PM
Feb-09-2016 03:47 PM
GrumpyandGrandma wrote:broark01 wrote:
Or are residential refrigerators designed for residences?
Wouldn't the same apply to microwaves and televisions? Many upscale units use GE & Frigidaire 30" over the stove micros and have for years.
Feb-09-2016 02:47 PM
Feb-09-2016 07:24 AM
Feb-09-2016 06:28 AM
Feb-09-2016 05:42 AM
austinjenna wrote:
I would like a residential but it would not work out for me. I generally fire up the fridge the night before in the storage lot so its cooled down the next day when I pick it up. I don't think a residential one could run that long on the battery.
Feb-09-2016 03:41 AM
austinjenna wrote:
I would like a residential but it would not work out for me. I generally fire up the fridge the night before in the storage lot so its cooled down the next day when I pick it up. I don't think a residential one could run that long on the battery.
Feb-09-2016 02:38 AM
Feb-08-2016 07:24 PM
Veebyes wrote:
I have had one Dometic side by side door fail. Have a 4 door now. A residential such as the Samsung is under consideration for if/when the current Dometic fails.
It comes down to available battery bank amperage & the ability to replace that amperage. Having a high output alternator in the truck helps but that can be quickly lost through VD (voltage drop) due to the long run from alternator to trailer battery bank & thin charge wire to the trailer. Think single lane country road vs multi lane.
The truck may be able to maintain battery voltage with the inverter on & fridge running but any charging is likely to be slow. No big deal if you are running from one CG with power to another.
The serious consideration comes in if you are people who like to do multi day dry camping spells such as various festivals where it is dry camping. solar would help but will be slow. Useless if in the trees.
A genny & high output inverter/charger connected to a large battery bank will be the solution. 2 group 24 12V batterys or 2 6V GC won't get very far what with all of the other 12V loads drawing on them besides the fridge.
Nobody likes to listen to a genny run for hours but what is taken out of a battery bank must be put back in.
My biggest concern about a residential fridge, being an extensive traveler, is all of the bouncing around it will get in the RV. Houses don't move.
Feb-08-2016 05:24 PM
Veebyes wrote:
My biggest concern about a residential fridge, being an extensive traveler, is all of the bouncing around it will get in the RV. Houses don't move.