Refridgerator

If yours is 3 way then DC is acceptable

Mine is 3 way.

And then it runs off the coach batteries?

Wilson123 wrote:
And then it runs off the coach batteries?

Yes. It will run off the coach batteries if set to DC.

Quicky question. You used the word "coach" so I am guessing you have a motorhome. I'm curious which coach manufacturer is putting in DC fridges. Quite rare nowadays unless they are the smaller 5 cubic foot or under.

Thanks in advance.

Happy trails.

Yes, a Class A. It's a 2001 Fleetwood Southwind.

It is a full size with freezer.

Wilson123 wrote:
It is a full size with freezer.

Ok. So I'll give you my opinion on what's happening here. I think you have a 2 way Norcold Fridge that operates on AC 120 volts or Propane. The fridge DOES use 12 volts but only for the control board and gas valve operation. It has no DC mode as it has no DC element. As far as I know there were no 3 way fridges put in your unit.

Love that year of Southwind by the way. We had a Southwind 32VS before we went full time. Nice coach.

Hope this helps.

John.

3 way refers, the 12 volt heater section is ONLY for maintaining the existing temp. So, unless you have a phobia of running the refer on LP, it would be best to run on LP instead of the 12 volts if you do indeed have a true 3 way. The 12 volt element pulls a lot of dc current and that is why you only operate on the 12 volt side when the engine is ON. Doug

Thanks. So I should use the LP?

yes