| Re: [GMCnet] 12 Volt Refrigerator [message #307744 is a reply to message #307742] |
Sat, 24 September 2016 13:23   |
James Hupy
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Registered: May 2010
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Candles and ice blocks are cheaper. More of a P.I.T.A. too. ( grin)
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or.
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On Sep 24, 2016 11:03 AM, "Peter Garry" wrote:
> OK.. this is what I have installed so far:
> 1) 3, 120 watt photovoltaic penels mounted flat on the roof
> 2) 1, 1500 watt inverter/charger connected to the PV panels as well
> as to a 15 amp shore power connection
> 3) 2, 100 amp hour lithium batteries
> 4) 1, Dometic 12v portable refrigerator/freezer that sits between the
> driver and passage seat and doubles as a sort of table top and drinks
> receptacle.
> 5) 1, microwave, rated at 800 watts (plus any surge)
> 6) ALL the lights are LEDs (lots of them)
> 7) Several 12 volt cigarette lighter type outlets
> 8) created a space for a 4.1 cubic ft under counter frig (now
> occupied by a $50 home depot special)
> 9) installed a CAT vented propane heater (has a 12v fan for the
> exhaust system)
> I have removed the inoperable Onan as well as the rooftop AC. Also
> installed a completely separate 110v system for the temp. frig and to run
> power tools etc while working on the coach.
> Now… gather enough cash (about 1K) to buy the 12v frig.
> We are in western Canada so AC although nice is not necessary (well that
> statement is still open for debate) So I’m looking at a AC system that can
> work while driving…. still looking, any ideas?
> This last summer all worked very well, a couple of trips to the national
> parks in the rockies (not hot enough for AC) and the PV panels have kept
> the batteries over 13v all the time.
> We calculated and then attempted to balance the PV input with the expected
> electrical demand.
> Peter Garry
> Calgary Alberta
> 23ft 73 GMC
> (once a painted desert)
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