Aliner running fridge while traveling?
Those of you here that travel with an Aliner, do you run the fridge while on the highway? I do this with my truck camper, but not sure if it is done with these little trailers.
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Using the 12 volt mode for the fridge uses a lot of battery power, anywhere from 10 to more than 20 amps depending on the size. Even if you have sufficient wiring from the tow vehicle, it puts a strain on the tow vehicle's electrical system (Older bulb type headlights use about 10 amps of power). Also an automatic disconnect should be installed to prevent draining the tow vehicle's battery when the engine isn't running.
If you must run the fridge when traveling, the LP mode is preferred. Some have difficulty keeping the heater lighted due to air turbulence and have added baffles to help out. Others always turn the fridge off when refueling due to the possibility of igniting fueling vapors.
The easiest and safest is to add some thermal mass (ice packs) inside the fridge and this will keep it cool for many hours. Keeping the fridge filled of cans of cold beer will have the same effect.
If you must run the fridge when traveling, the LP mode is preferred. Some have difficulty keeping the heater lighted due to air turbulence and have added baffles to help out. Others always turn the fridge off when refueling due to the possibility of igniting fueling vapors.
The easiest and safest is to add some thermal mass (ice packs) inside the fridge and this will keep it cool for many hours. Keeping the fridge filled of cans of cold beer will have the same effect.
