Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 10:00:04 -0500
Reply-To: Marla Stelk <mjstelk@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Marla Stelk <mjstelk@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Fridge usage
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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
>
>
>
>
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