I've not seen any deep cycle batteries that will fit under the driver's seat, though I have not searched all that hard for them. The original poster's statement that his fridge will run for a week on 12v is an exaggeration, most likely. I've had big deep cycle batteries in vehicles and still never been able to get more than about one day out with a 12v fridge--various types, 3 different brands...They simply draw too many electrons.. It'd be neat if this special fridge could actually go a full week without re-charging the battery in your vehicle, but I kinda doubt it. Don Hanson On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 6:45 AM, Geo & Kathleen Hahn < ahwahnee@cybertrails.com> wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Troy" <colorworks@GCI.NET>. > >> ... I do question the amount of time you can run the refrigerator though, >> particularly with the type of battery most of us use.... >> > > Don't most use a deep cycle (i.e. marine/RV) battery -- or do those not fit > under the drivers seat? > > My aux is a deep cycle the same physical size as the main but under the > rear > seat (next to the heater, not all that much volume) and I think that guy > could light LA for week. Not really, but it does last a long time and > there > are no concerns about taking it below 50%. > > Geo > |
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