Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 15:20:23 -0400
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From: Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject: auxiliary battery again
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I'm lookiing for the best place to connect to the alternator light
wire? Anyone know where in the campers, this wire connects to the
existing light wire, (blue wire). This is the last connection
I have to make to get my bat. in and running.....
ERic
TJ Hannink wrote:
>I have a Nova*Kool fridge in my coach/rv that I really like. It uses a 12-VDC compressor and R-134a as a refrigerant. It draws between 1 and 5 amps per hour at 12-VDC depending on the ambient temperature. This is for a 5.5 cubic foot refrigerator/freezer (3.5 ci fridge/2.0 ci freezer). Their smaller units use even less power. They are designed for use in boats and will run at up to a 30-degree angle without any problems.
>
>Their 120-VAC option is nothing more than a regulated 12-VDC power supply with a built-in transfer switch, I wouldn't get it but would install a small battery charger to used when connected to shore power.
>
>(http://www.novakool.com/products)
>
>My Vanagon Camper has the stock portable Dometic RC-160E fridge which is also a great unit, but very hard to find. I've used a yellow-top Optima as an aux battery for the last 3-years and would recommend it. The Dometic draws between 6 and 8 amps at 12-VDC and the Optima can still keep it under 40F for 6-8 hours with +90F ambient temperatures.
>
>As for the relay, the stock relay for my auxiliary battery stopped working in my camper and I replaced it with a standard 30-amp relay without any issues. $49 for any 12-VDC relay kit is out of line.
>
>Good luck,
>
>Tim
>
>
>Tom DeMarcus <papa_tom@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote:
>Folks,
>I've begun camping more and plan to run fridge, stereo, interior
>lights, maybe power inverter from auxiliary battery. GoWesty sells kit
>for 49; recommend Interstate 41 battery. Can anyone recommend fridge?
>Tom, Atlanta
>
>
>TJ Hannink
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