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04-14-2023, 08:35 AM #1
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Refrigerator, leave it on or turn off when not using?
Our 260RD refer runs off 12v via solar/battery... I've been told to leave it running year around even when not using, do others leave theirs on all the time or shut off?
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04-14-2023, 09:22 AM #2
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04-14-2023, 09:39 AM #3
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I'll need to rummage through my notes...I guess it can't hurt though it's like living in it full time using the refer.
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04-14-2023, 09:49 AM #42021 398M Full Body Paint 8k axles. LRH tires. Disc brakes.
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04-14-2023, 09:58 AM #5
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04-14-2023, 10:25 AM #6
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Since they don't last forever why leave it on when not using it? With the 12V you only need a few hours to get it cooled down vs 24 hrs for an absorption fridge. I have enough solar to run my 12V fridge 24/7/365 but I don't.
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04-14-2023, 10:43 AM #7
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We leave our LP/120V fridge on from the 1st trip to the last. We do park at home and leave it plugged in. The fridge stays partially stocked all summer.
If I had a 12v fridge and only marginal solar I would not leave it on as a day or 2 of clouds could be an issue.
Yes it does waste energy but in the big picture of camping expenses it is not a real concern for me.2021 Imagine 2800BH
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04-14-2023, 01:40 PM #8
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Stephen and Judy
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