Date:         Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:03:37 -0600
Reply-To:     Richard A Jones <jones@COLORADO.EDU>
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From:         Richard A Jones <jones@COLORADO.EDU>
Subject:      Power consumption & recharging with Vitrifrigo
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I ran a test on power consumption of the Vitrifrigo
and measured the alternator's capacity for recharging.
Then I looked at solar PV capabilities today to decide
if solar was right for the way I camp.  This information
might be of use to others, so I put it up:

http://jones.colorado.edu/VW/Vitrifrigo/VitrifrigoBatteryTest.txt

http://jones.colorado.edu/VW/ChargingAuxBatteries.txt

One other factoid:  a Vitri tech specialist pointed out that
the fridge needs certain power.  Power = V x A.  If the
wiring to the fridge limits V, then A will be higher than
their spec.  Yes, I confirmed this with my initial wiring.  ;-)

Richard