Re: [VAL] 12 volt refridg

[Rik & Susan Beeson <rik@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Dan, there are two different kind of 12-volt fridges. One is the usual 
Dometic type, that runs on gas, 110-volts, or 12 volts. It uses heat, 
either from propane or from an electric heating element. This kind 
really sucks up the juice. The other type uses a high-efficiency 
compressor -- the one Joann installed is a good example. Sun Frost is 
another. I had a little LeSharo that had one. It requires air 
circulation, but not the roof vent like a propane fridge does. And it is 
MUCH more efficient than the other type. Also, it gets cold really quick 
-- from warm to ice in the ice trays in 90 minutes. These guys are great 
for folks who have an older trailer and want to replace the 110-volt 
fridge without the necessity to make a big vent hold in the roof. And I 
second what Joann said about Backwoods Solar in Idaho -- they're nice 
folks, helpful, with fair prices.

Best regards,

Rik