refrigerator problems

[Julia Bonser]

I didn't measure the usage. I read the chart on the refrigerator and
also checked what happened when we had the coach plugged in to a 30
amp circuit. We had usually put the Dometic refrigerator on propane
when we used 30 amp service as a lot of CG's have poor (low) voltage.
This cut down on the circuit popping when too many appliances
demanded electricity. We calculated that the new refrigerator had
less draw because of the type of refrigerator it is. We also
monitored the ammeter gauges on the front panel which show a lower
amperage draw with the new refrigerator.

We have had two refrigerators go out on us so we thought a regular
refrigerator should last longer. We were not happy to have a
relatively new refrigerator have it's cooling unit go out.

Julie Bonser
1992 WLWB PT 40'
Madison, WI this week for Dr. appointments. Bird still in Washington
State.


On Oct 9, 2005, at 10:11 AM, mbulriss wrote:

> Well, I tried to stay clear of this one figuring that as Ralph said
> it's really based on your needs. Lots of expensive all electric buses
> out there.
>
> In any event, I read this post from Julia Bonser who wrote:
>
>>
>> We replaced our refrigerator last month with an apartment sized
>> refrigerator figuring we would run the generator if we dry camped.
>> This unit uses a lot less electricity than the RV one.
>>
>
> Julie, I am curious as to how you measured the electricity usage on
> the old and new refrigerators? Is there some meter I am not paying
> attention to? Always looking to learn something else about the
> Birds.....
>