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Jun-11-2023 06:39 AM
trailer_newbe wrote:
Norcold has already discontinued production of the gas/elec fridges and Dometic will be next. Within a year or so you won’t be able to order a new trailer with a gas/electric fridge and the already new-built ones on the lot have mostly gone 12V. A 13 C.I. 12V can run on duel batteries all night and all day. Usually about an hour charge from solar or a generator is all that’s needed to get through the whole day, then one more charge in the evening.
Once new inventory runs out on the gas/electric expect on-line replacement prices to skyrocket. Not a fan of 12V myself but they are getting better and reality is that is where the market is going.
Jun-11-2023 05:04 AM
ktmrfs wrote:trailer_newbe wrote:
The propane/electric refrigerators are going away and in just a few years will likely not be available in new RV’s. Norcold has shut down their manufacturing of this type of refrigerator and Dometic will follow. Get used to 12V refrigerators be it good or bad will soon be all you can get.
will be a shame for boondockers. Seems like trailer mfg are assuming everyone camps with at least power hookups. we often camp for two week with NO power, remote water. So far the propane fridge works great for us. Along with some solar the only time we ever need the generator is for a rare day when it is hot enough to want to use the AC.
Other than that solar keeps us charged up enough to still use all the lights we want, microwave for frozen veggies, etc. portable ice maker for drinks, and furnace when needed.
But for those with hookups I agree, a compressor fridge is the way to go. More room, quicker cool down, colder freezer
Jun-10-2023 01:59 PM
Jun-09-2023 09:43 AM
trailer_newbe wrote:
The propane/electric refrigerators are going away and in just a few years will likely not be available in new RV’s. Norcold has shut down their manufacturing of this type of refrigerator and Dometic will follow. Get used to 12V refrigerators be it good or bad will soon be all you can get.
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