Hello everyone, The electrical consumption rag reminded me that I wanted to ask ya'll about using the fridge while driving. The instructions that I have for it are a bit confusing. If I put it on electrical (it kind of worries me to drive with it using propane - is this irrational?) will I pull too much juice off the battery? I'm guessing its designed to be used while driving, but not sure - never used it before - just got my van a year ago. The propane tank is all rusted so I don't trust it much at all until I can get a gas guy to inspect it for me. If I'm camped out somewhere, how long can I have it on before it kills the battery? Thanks in advance! Peace, Marla '87 Westy Van "Morrison"
>From: Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM> >Reply-To: Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Electrical Consumption & Battery Recharge Calculations >Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 13:24:57 -0600 > >The actual system will also be supplemented by a small 1000kw Honda Gas >Generator. But that's a whole other discussion. Comments Requested >Hitting the Trail Soon, > Larry Chase >------------------------------- >I much prefer the dumb ass method devised many years ago by some dumb >ass. >Keep everything 12v and run the engine about 15 minutes twice a day. No >second battery no new world mathematical calculations before you turn on >your dipstick controlled computer. >If you run your battery down, just prevail on the assistance of someone >for a jump start. >In State or Pay-For-A-View Parks plug in your $12.00 trickle charger. >Its the tried and true method to meet people and travel light. > >Stan Wilder > > > > >________________________________________________________________ >Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today >Only $9.95 per month! >Visit www.juno.com
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