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Old 07-27-2013, 07:13 AM   #1
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I dunno what else to do ! Fridge is showing 53 and rising.Last 3 times it stayed Round 34 and it was hotter than now.Tech replaced Moters. Fans. DoorsNow what. I am so disgusted we have brought the unit in several times and they keep the Rv longer than we have camped in itThis is crazyIt's a side by side Dometic. We have always had Norcold in the past. Can any one give me a suggestion? What else is thee to do
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See if they will swap it out for a residential model for you.

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Not certain if that would fit in the areaIt's got a wall on either side and is recessedSounds like a grey idea though
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Refrigerators come in all different widths/sizes. I would think there is one that would fit. You might even have room left over on one side for a pantry.

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I sure will check into it.
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Old 07-27-2013, 11:40 AM   #6
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We are currently researching full time units that have a residential fridge as an option. We prefer one over a regular RV fridge. Realize you can upgrade to a residential fridge but if you intend to travel with it and want the fridge to function while you travel you will need a 1000 to 2000 watt inverter with charger and 2 or 3 batteries dedicated to the fridge inverter.
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Keith, I might be wrong, but I was under the impression you could run a residential fridg on a lot less then a 1000 or 2000 watt inverter. I was thinking a 600 watt would be close to doing the job for just the fridg.

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Residential units vary on power requirements. so it would be interesting to see some input on best choices.
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I bought a wattage meter to check the loads on my house before i purchased a generator for the house. My newer fridge uses about 250 to 300 watts running (didn't check startup) and an older one in the garage used 300 - 350 watts. I was surprised they were so low.

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Keith, I might be wrong, but I was under the impression you could run a residential fridg on a lot less then a 1000 or 2000 watt inverter. I was thinking a 600 watt would be close to doing the job for just the fridg.
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Lloyd, you could be right that a 600 watt would wok for just a fridge. I was basing my answer off what I am seeing for options on 22 to 24 Cu Ft residential fridges most of the higher end units offer. If the OP does not move much from site to site and tends to stay in one location I would not worry about getting an inverter. I don't plan on getting that option with a residential fridge.
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I bought a smaller fridg to use out in the garage when I am smoking venison and such. It's not very big. 14 cu. foot Amana. I just went out and hooked the watt meter to it. On start up it read 245 watts, then settled down to 155 watts.
I didn't realize they were putting that size residential fridg. in the new units. WOW!
As far as needing a large battery bank for when you are running down the road, I don't see that as necessary. The charging system on the TV should take care of it then with appropriate inverter.


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