refrigerator problems

[Rob Robinson]

Tim I know Randy Dupree has a double door monster in his Bird that is 120V
only. If I remember correctly he can use his fridge without hook up to city
power for four or five days. He has six of those forklift L16 batteries and a
sophisticated electrical management system.
Rob, Sue & Merlin
94 WLWB


Quoting Tim Hannink :

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> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
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> > Tim that would be nice if it were true but its not. You are
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> > the energy star propoganda. It actually pulls over 1800 watts when
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> > the compressor starts. The hotter it got the more the compressor
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> > not connected to a power source or on generator. The RV models are
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> > much more efficient having better insulation and more efficient
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> Please don't accuse me of disseminating false information unless you
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> Yes, a refrigerator uses a large amount of starting current but the
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> average 18 cu ft frost-free fridge uses 750-watts when running and
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> it runs approximately 1/3 of the time it is plugged in.
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> Information on the power usage of appliances is available all over
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> the internet from government sources, power utilities and appliance
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> manufacturers, so take your pick and do your own research.
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> > By the way how do you secure a regular refrigerator so it does not
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> The same way an RV refrigerator is secured. Install a piece of angle
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> channel to the top and sides of the fridge and screw it to the
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> Good luck
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> Tim Hannink
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> Winter Park, FL
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> 1981 FC-33SB
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