Ammonia versus Compressor Fridge...

Kayteg1 wrote:
12v compressor is superior cooling wise- but when you have no solar, no 4-batteries and boondocks in quiet area, where generators are not welcome, you will have superiority issue.
Don't know if any manufacturer offers 12v fridge with solars option, but I would estimate that would be $2000 option.
Would I pay for it? I don't think so. I like to camp in shade with no noise and go for 1/2 day hiking or boating without worry if my solar is having enough power to keep my beer cold.

OK Kayteg1 I will give you that. Cooler areas of the country where camping in the forest a propane fridge is and would be more than adequate. If a camper spent his time boondocked there it would be a superior choice. Still have leveling though and it still needs the time to cool down.

To go 12 volt, you do not need 4 batteries but you do need 2. I thought about trying to get by with 1 but could see right away as others had told me that would not cut it. I will also agree you will spend more money getting set up for a 12 volt fridge so there is that also. It cost me roughly 2200 dollars for my solar extra battery and refrigerator. $1700.00 of that for the fridge shipped to my location.

These are the reason's a 12 volt fridge is ideal for my use.

1. Pulling my boat fishing and parking at very un level boat ramps for the day.

2. Living in a area with plenty of heat and generally plenty of sun and not a over abundance of shade.

3. Solar is fun. For some reason I get a real charge :) out of installing and getting energy for free (kinda after you spend several hundred dollars on getting it set up!)

4. Having 7 grand kids keeping the fridge door closed is a real PITA.

5. The (superior for my uses) cooling and ease of use.

6. Also replacing 6 cubic foot fridge with a 7.3 in the same footprint.
Could have gotten a 9 cubic foot in if I was willing to remove the door.

JMHO