Reddog1 wrote:
~DJ~ wrote:
I found a 4.4 cu ft model real close to the dimensions of my gas fridge.
The specs say 24 watts per hour. That is 2 amps per hour? If so that is right in the ball park with my Engel 45 which used 2.5/hour.
My Engel picked up a bad vibration after 2 seasons. :M Won't go that route again. $$$$$
Really tired of these gas fridges that can't cut hot weather. 60 degree beer in 100 degree weather BLOWS!!!
Respectfully, what is the point of your OP?
Was it a statement, or open for discussion?
You followed it with this post.
~DJ~ wrote:
I'm so happy for you propane guys that have had good luck. I am going by MY past experience with a 1988 Northstar, 1992 Caribou, 2004 S&S and a 2007 SunLite, all with propane and none of them were safe to keep food!!!! (needs UNDER 45 degrees).
All campers I bought used except for the S&S. And it spent so much time in the shop trying to get the fridge to work I just gave up on it.
Then I bought my Engel. I had 34 degree beer no matter how level I was or the triple digit temps.
Hardcore off road campers (Four Wheel Camper) are now offering 12 volt fridges.
I just got back from the desert and I tell you what did work good. I had bought a 12 volt Igloo cooler from Costco. It is a less expensive unit without a thermostat. Runs constantly. I filled it with beer and plugged it into my truck. After a few hours when I reached my campsite I had ice cold beer!!! I unplugged it at bed time so it would not run the battery dead. But for what it is, worked good!!!
I have no problem with your experience, we each have our own. I am a bit miffed as to what was the point of your OP.
Wayne
Sorry, I should have spelled it out better. What I was looking for was others who may have replaced the propane with 12 volt and hopefully have experience with the performance of a Truck Fridge.
I had no intention of this turning into a propane is better thread. Please close this thread and I will do my research elsewhere.