Hi Jeff. The fridge uses a cooling fan that is thermostatically controlled. It comes on when the ambient temperature is around 20 celcius or up. Sometimes it will run for hours in hot weather. This works when the fridge is any mode...(gas/12volt/110volt). I have been camped for days without starting the engine, and have never had a problem with battery drain. If you put your hand by the vent that is beside the table, you can feel the warm air coming out, and next to the window. That little fan is very efficient at ciruculating air, with minimal electrical consumption. I also have an alarm system (a Clifford). This unit is in standby mode when disarmed and continually draws current from the battery as well. No problems with battery drain either. Hope this helps. Harry. ------------------------------------------------------ Harry Yates Internet: hyates@bcit.bc.ca Burnaby, BC '90 Syncro Westfalia '87 Golf Diesel
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