Date:         Mon, 2 Jun 2014 07:20:21 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Dometic fridge question
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Don't know where you got this misinformation. Dometic lists the same
watt ratings for the 12 volt element as for the 110v element. IIRC both
are 85 watts.

The 12 volt mode operation often has degraded due to aging of the wiring
connections. This can be remedied. Also the cooling on 12 volts can be
improved by a change in the path of the power supply wire. The 12 volt
mode can work well enough that the fins can frost over with ice and food
can become frozen.

Mark



David Bjorkman wrote:
> And the 12 V option only has a 15w heater, which will help keep it cold if it already was.  This is used while the Westy is in motion between campsites.  When you get to the next campsite, turn on the propane to chill it completely (or as best as it can do).  Can you tell I'm excited about moving from one campsite in a beautiful location to another campsite in another beautiful location?  Bring on camping season here in the great Northeast!!
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> Dave B.
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