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Deep_Trax's avatar
Deep_Trax
Explorer
Aug 08, 2015

TTs with Residential Refigerators

We recently purchased a 2016 Lacrosse 328RES TT which comes standard with a 20 Cubic Foot Whirlpool Residential Refrigerator. The trailer has a built in inverter to power the fridge off 12VDC battery power.

It only takes about 3 hours to get the fridge & freezer to normal operating temps on battery power. No more warm or cold spots in the fridge! Plenty of room for ice. We've only had the TT out 3 times so far, but the wife and I agree that it would be difficult to go back to an RV Fridge.

I have not seen any other TTs with Residential Fridges, but I can't imagine that Lacrosse is the only one. Is anyone familiar with any other TTs that have standard or optional Residential Fridges?
  • ls1mike's avatar
    ls1mike
    Explorer II
    Aug 10, 2015
    I just want a bigger RV type. :) I would give up something else for one.
  • rbpru's avatar
    rbpru
    Explorer II
    Aug 10, 2015
    Two completely different types of refrigerators. Home types are compressor driven and need electricity. RV types are absorption units and can use electric or gas.

    If electricity is at a premium, the RV units are the logical choice. If electric is not an issue the compressor unit shine.
  • CavemanCharlie's avatar
    CavemanCharlie
    Explorer III
    Aug 10, 2015
    For most people that would work out OK.

    Me, I spent the last 3 days dry camping with no electricity. I also have not unloaded my fridge yet, it is still running on gas. I'll empty the fridge tomorrow. When I left home I had 13.5 volts in my 2 - 6 volt deep cycle batteries. After a couple of days of running the fridge, LED bulbs, A 12 volt fan everyday for about 9-10 hours, and running the TV a hour each day. I still have 12.9 volts left in my batteries!

    I love my gas fridge!!!!
  • GMandJM's avatar
    GMandJM
    Explorer
    Aug 09, 2015
    Barbilou and Fujimo wrote:
    I've got my eye on this one on Craigslist:
    2013 Palomino Puma

    Agree, want a big fridge REALLY badly. Ice cream, gin, vodka, ice.


    We all have our priorities...I like the order of yours. ;)
  • texasAUtiger's avatar
    texasAUtiger
    Explorer
    Aug 09, 2015
    We looked at some Forest River trailers (Salem or grey wolf maybe?) that had residential whirlpool fridges. They were very nice. Wish my TT had one.
  • GMandJM's avatar
    GMandJM
    Explorer
    Aug 08, 2015
    Cool that residential fridges are starting to be available for TT's now. Good to know.

    The "fin fridge" in our ViewFinder was one of the things I liked least about it.
  • old_guy's avatar
    old_guy
    Explorer
    Aug 08, 2015
    I see them in high end MH's. need a gen set or a good inverter and good battery bank to keep it going.
  • mowin's avatar
    mowin
    Explorer
    Aug 08, 2015
    Out previous tt, keystone 38bhds, had a residential fridge. I miss it. Current 5er has a double door rv fridge, and while it has more room than a single door, it struggles to hold temps. I will replace with a residential if this ever conks out.

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