Zirdu
Senior Member
I wasn't sure what kind of fridge I was getting in my new Grandby, ordered a few weeks ago. After reading stories on high amp usage and no venting on some refrigerators, I was concerned. Here is what my dealer (SLC) tells me. Sounds like a much improved fridge, and I am not too concerned about having enough solar to power it now. My current set up is a small Engle fridge using I think 1.9 Amp, and a 120 W panel, which has been plenty in the South West for several years. I am thinking of going to 200 W solar. I could always add more later.
3. What is the make and model of the Refrigerator I am getting? It says 85 L unit, but that is all I know. I am trying to figure the amp usage for planning my solar addition.
The fridge that you ordered is a Isotherm CR85EL, made by Indel Webasto Marine. It has a Danfoss compressor that uses roughly 2.5 Amps when running. Their site lists the average consumption at 368W/24hours. I am not sure how that number has been calculated. Keep in mind that it is consumption while running, and how much it runs is a matter of conditions. Summer in Death Valley is much different than fall in the Rocky Mountains. Here is the link to this fridge website page.
http://www.indelwebastomarine.com/int/products/fridges-freezers/cruise-marine-refrigerators/medium-fridges-65-85-l/cruise-85-elegance/
4. Is the refrigerator vented to the outside? I hope so, as I installed an Engle in my current camper and it was vented inside, which I didn’t like so I modified it to vent out the existing vents for the 3-way fridge which I removed.
Yes, all fridges have 2 vent panels on the outside of the camper. An upper vent, and lower vent, directly behind the fridge.
3. What is the make and model of the Refrigerator I am getting? It says 85 L unit, but that is all I know. I am trying to figure the amp usage for planning my solar addition.
The fridge that you ordered is a Isotherm CR85EL, made by Indel Webasto Marine. It has a Danfoss compressor that uses roughly 2.5 Amps when running. Their site lists the average consumption at 368W/24hours. I am not sure how that number has been calculated. Keep in mind that it is consumption while running, and how much it runs is a matter of conditions. Summer in Death Valley is much different than fall in the Rocky Mountains. Here is the link to this fridge website page.
http://www.indelwebastomarine.com/int/products/fridges-freezers/cruise-marine-refrigerators/medium-fridges-65-85-l/cruise-85-elegance/
4. Is the refrigerator vented to the outside? I hope so, as I installed an Engle in my current camper and it was vented inside, which I didn’t like so I modified it to vent out the existing vents for the 3-way fridge which I removed.
Yes, all fridges have 2 vent panels on the outside of the camper. An upper vent, and lower vent, directly behind the fridge.