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11155 · 09-05-2011, 05:24 PM

Ran into an issue today where I wanted to leave my fifth wheel with a refrigerator full of food at a location where there was no electricity. I though I could just run the fridge on propane for about 4 days and keep everything cold. However I got to thinking if the battery dies, the fridge must shut off(not good). So I simulated loss of DC by turning the battery disconnect switch off and sure enough the fridge shut down.

My question is this: what are others doing for extended run times on their refrigerator when they don't have AC power available.

My thoughts:
1. The obvious, a generator (wasn't an option for me this time)
or
2. A solar panel to keep the battery charged.

Any ideas or experiences here greatly appreciated.

09-05-2011, 05:24 PM	#1
11155 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: nd Posts: 30	Running Camper Fridge on propane/12DC without 120VAC power available. Ran into an issue today where I wanted to leave my fifth wheel with a refrigerator full of food at a location where there was no electricity. I though I could just run the fridge on propane for about 4 days and keep everything cold. However I got to thinking if the battery dies, the fridge must shut off(not good). So I simulated loss of DC by turning the battery disconnect switch off and sure enough the fridge shut down. My question is this: what are others doing for extended run times on their refrigerator when they don't have AC power available. My thoughts: 1. The obvious, a generator (wasn't an option for me this time) or 2. A solar panel to keep the battery charged. Any ideas or experiences here greatly appreciated.