Residential refrigerators

[krsmitty]

We are looking at a new RV with a residential type frig. Works off 110V with an inverter. Sounds like this is getting to be a popular trend?

At first I said no because of the possibility of doing some primitive/dry camping. According to the manufacturer the batteries would keep their charge for about 24 hours running the frig.

But, the wife likes it. Anyone presently using one in their RV?

Thanks,

[pulsar]

We do a lot of dry camping and have not had an issue with our residential refrigerator. Last summer we camped for 5 days in the Apgar campground in Glacier National Park - no hook-ups, generator restriction to a couple of hours in the morning and couple in the evening. They do allow 2 hours in the mid-day, but we were never there. And we weren't always there in the evening. Anyway, we had no trouble with the batteries being low.

We have 6 12-volt group 31 AGM house batteries and a 2800 watt inverter.

Tom

[Ivylog]

The new EnergyStar refers are very, very efficient. My 21 CuFt Whirlpool uses less than 100W when running... yes, less than a 100W bulb or less than 10 12V halogen ceiling lights. I would want at least four batteries and a PSW inverter.
I did not switch until last year because we boondock often... wish I'd switched sooner. Here is my DIY swap of a NoCold 1200.

[Dutch_12078]

We replaced our failing absorption fridge with a residential fridge, and haven't been at all sorry we did. It maintains much more stable temps and only gains a few degrees after 8 hours with no power. For most of our travel from park to park, usually lasting less than 4 hours, we don't even bother turning on the inverter.

[sch911]

They are very prevalent in Class A MH's who usually have large battery banks. And are standard equipment in many. But there also have been several stories about others who have had success too. Keep in mid though that when boondocking you will need a power source to recharge your batteries every day. Common sources would be a generator, 200W or more solar panels, etc. A charge line to your TV is not among these. Good Luck.

[2oldman]

household refer and inverter2009
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