Boonie
Senior Member
As some of you may know I am rebuilding a 1981 Grandby. It came with the RV standard propane/12v heat absorption refrigerator. It seems the current trend is to change over to a 12v compressor refrig, $650-$850. Of course this involves increased battery capacity, $120-$200 and a means to recharge the batteries, usually solar, $$600-$1000 or between $1,200 to $2,000 total depending of extent of the conversion.
(I will have a minimum of a 100w portable solar package either way I go.) The refrig. in the camper was replaced at some time and is in good working condition, so I don't need to replace it. Also I will need to keep the propane system to fuel the stove, so there is no savings there.
Since I am trying to get the biggest bang for my buck, do I want to spend my money here or elsewhere?
What are the advantages of either regardless of cost?
As always the varied input from this forum is greatly appreciated.
(I will have a minimum of a 100w portable solar package either way I go.) The refrig. in the camper was replaced at some time and is in good working condition, so I don't need to replace it. Also I will need to keep the propane system to fuel the stove, so there is no savings there.
Since I am trying to get the biggest bang for my buck, do I want to spend my money here or elsewhere?
What are the advantages of either regardless of cost?
As always the varied input from this forum is greatly appreciated.