Inverter for fridge

[taylorbob1]

Originally Posted by Chateau_Nomad

Your scenario pretty much describes what I'm wanting to do. I have 200 watts on the roof.

A few clarification questions...

So you basically spliced the inverter between the "non-GFCI outlets breaker" and the outlets?

You mounted the inverter in close proximity to the electric service panel?

What gauge wire did you use for the 12v connection between 12v buss / ground bar and inverter? I'm guessing that was a pretty short distance?

The inverter in the vid is no longer available... is the switch generic?

1) You’re splicing into the outlet wire. Think: the inverter sits behind the service panel and you cut 12 gauge line. Fasten cut line from panel to the “in” of the inverter, fasten remaining cut line to the “out” of the inverter.

2) to power the inverter use a 3-0 wire cable (a red for +) to an open circuit on the panel. Negative goes to a standard ground with other grounds behind the panel in your rig

Finally, here’s the Aims inverter I used. Now $344 (in ‘18 it was $200). But this has all the features you’ll want
Auto transfer switch and a remote (sold separately)

https://smile.amazon.com/AIMS-POWER-...0-5ec63b24bcb5



Forgot to mention, I over-rode the outside GFI outlet on my coach to power the outside TV. Just placed a standard electrical box with cover behind drawers/inside wall, then connected a new live wire from the outlet line. You’ll get it as you do the project.

You should try to find all three videos on YouTube so you get the complete picture.

[CHS]

Originally Posted by DavidEM

All of the above suggestions should work. But why would you want to run an absorption fridge off of inverter power? Absorption fridges on AC draw about 250 watts. That will take about 20 amps DC and unless you have a big battery bank will draw them down quickly. And how are you going to recharge it?

Why not run it on propane? An absorption fridge uses roughly a pound of propane each day.

David

Or buy a 12 volt refrigerator.