AC/DC Fridge

[maheil]

[SIZE=10.5pt]Anyone using a Norcold or similar make AC/DC fridge (no propane option)? The three way fridge in my Grandby needs to be replaced. I have never liked the temperature performance of the fridges I have had on Propane so I am thinking about replacing the 3 way with one that runs on 12V DC and 110V AC without needing propane when on DC. I found a "deal" on a Norcold fridge that draws somewhere in the 2A range on DC with the compressor running. I am also looking at an ARB fridge with lower power consumption. I have 200 AH of battery on board and a 100Watt panel to recharge.[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=10.5pt]What are you using?[/SIZE]

I saw some posts arguing “2 way Vs 3 Way” fridge definitions, but not too many specifics of what make/model 12V/110Volt units being ised.

 

[camelracer]

I replaced my 3 way unit with a 12v Truckfridge TF130 compressor fridge. Truckfridge is made by the marine fridge company Indel Webasto at about half the cost. I'm happy with it so far.

If your camper has a converter there's no need to spend extra money on the 110v AC option. The converter will take care of that.

 

[JaSAn]

I have a 33 year old Norcold that I run off 208 ah batteries and 200 W solar. Inefficient @ 4 amps when running but never gone below 72% battery capacity in the two years using it. I have extra insulation around top, sides, and bottom and good ventilation for the heat exchanger.

I don't have a converter so the 110 volt option is nice for cooling down the frig before a trip.

jim

 

[RC Pilot Jim]

We have an Engel toploading portable.

Engel now offers a "front=door" opening cabinet model (click on front door).

 

[maheil]

Thanks. Your responses I think reinforced my thought that I can probably do OK with a 12V compressor type fridge.

 

[Smokecreek1]

When my 3-way went down while out in the boonies, it gave me the chance/excuse to get that big compression frig/freezer I wanted and add another 100w solar panel (have 2 100w ones now) and go solar. ! Just use the propane for the stove and hot water heater and love my sol

Smoke

 

[billharr]

I have a 12v only Waeco (now Dometic) have never had the need to run on 110v.