Date:         Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:00:59 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dometic Frig Will not stay cold with DC current
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Although it is impossible to measure it costs more to operate on battery
than it does on propane. In fact if you live in a land of high electric
rates such as Long Islan it may cost more to operate on 110 than propane.
The absorption fridge is a heat operated device that works most efficiently
with a flame. If you want to run on electric get a mechanical (compressor)
fridge.

For the most part I use the 12 volt during long drives where I plan to make
multiple stops for fuel. Not a good idea to get fuel with a flame present!
Otherwise I just use the propane unless I'm in a campground with electric.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
george jannini
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 9:38 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Dometic Frig Will not stay cold with DC current

12 volt fridge operation?

   The short answer is just don't bother with it- propane is your friend.
I'm speaking from 17 years of experience with the thing.  As others have
pointed out, you want to stop for a meal or to sightsee every once in a
while, and that box is about as good an insulator as window glass.

Geo/ATL