3way fridge amps

[shonky]

Hi, all.

I'm having a disagreement with a fridge expert who states that a Dometic RM 2350 90ltr unit draws no more than eight amps while on 12 volt. All contributions welcome.

BTW this fellow is "old school" and tests for gas leaks with a cigarette lighter...

[SteveW]

More like 15 while it is running but might average out at 8 per day - depending ..............

[BernieQ2]

I don't think a three way on 12v cuts out its just on ?
I could be wrong ?
Bernie .

[shonky]

Hi, all.

Steve W. - had a look at the manual, yes, should have before, and it states 175w which translates to 14.5amps.
BernieQ - I thought it stayed on, but if it cycles to an average 8amps it's not quite so bad. Especially if the solar panels are adjusted for moonlight...

[SteveW]

Well, they are thermostatically controlled but 12v struggles so it might run flat out non stop.

[shonky]

Hi, all.

SteveW - I met a Jayco owner a year or two ago who threw out 2 pair of AGM's in the first month before he realised what was up.

At Inverell I encountered a bloke who didn't understand lithium batteries and feared they might give problems out West where nobody could fix them. Threw them out.

[bob r]

Hey Shonky when you get your solar panel working in moonlight can you show me how to do it.

Bob

[Busman]

And you can throw your Liths at me

[shonky]

Hi, all.

Busman - wouldn't hold your breath on that one.