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When I'm driving do I run my fridge on propane or electric?

rvshrinker
Explorer III
Explorer III
We will have 48 hr of boondocking so need the battery to last that long.
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wildtoad
Explorer II
Explorer II
propane for everything - fridge, water heater, etc. depending on how far you’re driving you may consider turning the fridge off until you get where you’re going. To NOT run the furnace if you only have one battery. Do you have a generator to take with you to charge the battery if needed?
Tom Wilds
Blythewood, SC
2016 Newmar Baystar Sport 3004
2015 Jeep Wrangler 2dr HT

bob213
Explorer
Explorer
Even on propane your refrig requires 12v to operate. Factor that in to your usage for 48 hours. While you are driving your 7 pin does not really charge battery enough to make a big difference unless you were driving for a "long" time.
You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality – Ayn Rand

1320Fastback
Explorer
Explorer
Propane. Electric is when on Genny or plugged in somewhere.
1992 D250 Cummins 5psd
2005 Forest River T26 Toy Hauler

sh4717
Explorer
Explorer
Propane. The only way it will run on 110 (electric) is if you have a REALLY long extension cord or a large inverter hooked up to multiple batteries with solar. I would recommend the propane route.
Scott
2019 Northwood Nash 24M
2018 Ram Ecodiesel