Re: Dometic Refrigerator
Reply #25 –
Household refers were not made to be in a moving location and some designs can have the compressor motor worn more from the oil in the refrigerant splashing inside the compressor section while driving. My guru buddy has heard the gurgling of the oil in the refrigerant while driving many times.
Some refers have a vertical mounted compressor versus horizontal mount.
You will be adding heat to the interior from bottom mounted fan forced refer cooling if so equipped.
Plus if left on the heat from the cooling section goes to the interior.
No question cooler food and cold ice cream is an advantage.
I do understand some of the owners requirement of a household refer to add to their enjoyment while rv'ing.
As we like dry camping and hate running the gen anymore than necessary I would swap my gels for lifelines agm's for the quicker charging of a bigger bank.
Then upsize the alternator and maybe run two inverters for the increased charging amps.
If the gen is on always and/or the coach plugged in the difference in power consumption is a moot point.
Topic: Dometic Refrigerator