Posted 2016-08-21 9:13 PM (#168111 - in reply to #168109) Subject: RE: R V refrigerators
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Posts: 28 Location: Miami, FL
To keep the fridge cold, definitely keep it on & with the LP. I think it would be the only way, more economical & lasts longer than electric ... Let alone that I could never have the generator on while driving.
Posted 2016-08-22 7:44 AM (#168118 - in reply to #168109) Subject: RE: R V refrigerators
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If you look at the RV forums you will see alot of opinions on this subject. People seem to be sharply divided on the issue of running propane while going down the road. For me, I don't do it because I am not comfortable having an open flame in the same compartment as the horses. It is more trouble to keep food cold while travelling, but my husband has been in the industrial machinery industry for many years and the trouble starts not when things are working properly, but when there is a failure - and there are failures.
Having said that, most horse people we know do run their fridge on propane while travelling. To each their own. My next trailer will have an inverter so I can run 110 while driving or maybe they will come up with a good option for a 12V fridge. I have an ARB which is a stand-alone 12V with a compressor; works great but takes up quite a bit of room and it was somewhat spendy. But hey, why start counting $ now, right?
Posted 2016-08-22 8:08 AM (#168119 - in reply to #168109) Subject: RE: R V refrigerators
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Posts: 690 Location: missouri
As we get the trailer ready for going out, I am cleaning the fridge out, checking everything, and buying a new battery op fan to circulate air so things are even and kept cold.... but, IDK if we run it while traveling on 12v or propane.. I think we do because of all the food. dairy, and meat in it.... I would hate to throw out good RIBEYES when we get to our destination....
Posted 2016-08-23 8:42 PM (#168140 - in reply to #168109) Subject: RE: R V refrigerators
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Posts: 175 Location: Florida
Take a look at the Norcold DE0061R. I installed one in our HT about 4 yrs ago. It's 120 OR 12 volt. After pre-cooling on 120v it will maintain temp in the frig and freezer using a 145a solar panel on the roof and 2 12v marine batteries while traveling or dry camping. It's been a great frig.
R V refrigerators
