If I mostly boondock I would not get a 120v. Yes, an inverter can support it but it will drain…

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Jan 3, 2025
12:45:12pm

Tokolosh Stop the Stupid party member

If I mostly boondock I would not get a 120v. Yes, an inverter can support it but it will drain…

whatever battery you use more quickly. The 12v will be more efficient on power draw.

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How does it work in practice to have a residential 120V fridge in a 5th wheel? Is it a pain to use when dry camping or

cheezedawg Properly rated

Jan 3, 12:15pm

My friend been travel for years in a 5 wheel and he boondocks often, he never me

germ1

Jan 3, 12:22pm

It makes it difficult

AFPJCoog

Jan 3, 12:57pm

He mention he has 3 way for it to work first option propane second built in ge

germ1

Jan 3, 1:40pm

personally, if I was boondocking a lot, I'd prefer a 12v fridge and solar panels

mang

Jan 3, 12:31pm

The 120v is better than propane and allows more choices. 12v is more efficient

ovalY

Jan 3, 12:40pm

Would the inverter keep the fridge powered while on the road?

cheezedawg

Jan 3, 12:49pm

You can run a 2 way, a 12v or a 120v while driving if you are doing it from batt

ovalY

Jan 3, 12:58pm

By the way, if your rv had a 2 way before then both 12v and 120v should be avail

ovalY

Jan 3, 1:29pm

Dunno- this was just an RV for sale that I looked at yesterday.

cheezedawg

Jan 3, 1:38pm

If I mostly boondock I would not get a 120v. Yes, an inverter can support it but it will drain…

Tokolosh

Jan 3, 12:45pm

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