Fridge on when parked at home
My DW wants to used the fridge in our camper as a 2nd fridge when we are not camping. We keep hooked to shore power and park the camper in our drive. Does anyone use their camper fridge like this?
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Well you've got a good point there about the power protection, SG. For what the replacement cost is for a burner or control board, protection is a good investment.
Presently, I hook up without it but that has always been a temporary condition. I plan to get a transformer and some surge protection. Since I camp nearly 95% outside of a campground, it's slipped down the priority list.
Yeah, duty cycle plays a role in figuring out the power use but offhand, these absorption fridges seem to use four times the power of a compressor model. For some it's not an option or convenience limits the choice but I'd think some folks would be better off with a compressor unit in the garage. Having said that, I was in Home Depot, yesterday and took a quick trip down the fridge aisle, noting prices. The Polish Princess has been mentioning fridge replacement for the Castle. It hasn't become a Royal Edict yet but replacement is coming. They don't give those stainless steel boxes away was observed.
Presently, I hook up without it but that has always been a temporary condition. I plan to get a transformer and some surge protection. Since I camp nearly 95% outside of a campground, it's slipped down the priority list.
Yeah, duty cycle plays a role in figuring out the power use but offhand, these absorption fridges seem to use four times the power of a compressor model. For some it's not an option or convenience limits the choice but I'd think some folks would be better off with a compressor unit in the garage. Having said that, I was in Home Depot, yesterday and took a quick trip down the fridge aisle, noting prices. The Polish Princess has been mentioning fridge replacement for the Castle. It hasn't become a Royal Edict yet but replacement is coming. They don't give those stainless steel boxes away was observed.
