Date:         Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:15:37 -0700
Reply-To:     Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vitrfrigio install report
Comments: To: Geo & Kathleen Hahn <ahwahnee@cybertrails.com>
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  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
>