brianjwilson
Senior Member
Where are you coming up with the inflated numbers on fridge power consumption? Are these measured by yourself? The manufacturer claims about 45 watts for the cr65 on 12 volts. Or an average of 1.6 amp/hours at 25c ambient, 1.9 amp/hours at 32c ambient. Based on their numbers, max 4 amps if the fridge is running non stop rather than cycling.RC Pilot Jim said:Kispiox,
Assuming you ordered your camper with the auxiliary battery system and two batteries, and two solar plugs are now standard on the new models, you just need to buy the solar panels, solar controller, and a 10 amp fuse. as the camper is wired for solar.
The Renolgy panells are $200 each. MorningStar SunSaver 20 L - $87.00 (solarblvd.com). Misc glue, fuses about $25.00 = little over $300.
Aluminum framed panels are about $ 135 each and weigh about 25-30 pounds
I installed the panel on the roof, the controller myself. Guessing a Pro installation labor $75 - $150.
CaptM
Lets round the draw to 5 amps/ hour or 120 amps in 24 hours. One 100 watt panel would replace about139 amps in July and 96 amps Oct - April. as long as your not running any other 12 volt devices within a 24 hour period.
I totally agree withy running dual batteries and a couple hundred watts of solar with a compressor fridge, Im just trying to figure out where you are getting the numbers.