Is Refrigerator not supposed to work when driving?

[Clemson]

Why would the ice maker be powered by the inverter and the freezer isn’t? I believe this is incorrect

[docj]

Originally Posted by Grandpa5x

Running your generator doesn’t use that much fuel, probably about a gallon every 4-5 hours my gas unit uses less than a quart per hour so your diesel will not affect you fuel mileage enough to worry about.

In hot weather we always run the generator so the roof A/C's are powered. That makes powering the fridge a non-issue even though ours is powered by or inverter. We just drove nearly 3k miles from Atlantic Canada to TX; we ran the generator everyday. I like having our bedroom cool when we stop for the day; without the roof A/C it gets pretty warm from our big diesel.

[TXduo]

Dear CountryB, Beaver made a great coach so don't sorry about it, leave the inverter on 24 x 7. The factory residential fridge in my Patriot Thunder is a Jenn-Air, and it draws about 11 battery amps (12V amps) thru the inverter so its 110 run load is less than an Amp when actually cooling, and the duty cycle is no where near continuous. Opening the fridge door and thus lights turn on consumes more juice than the compressor.... No problem boondocking. If you are worried about it, set the AGS to autostart your generator if your batteries draw down after a couple of days. By the way, your sub panel powered by/passed thru the inverter probably has a breaker marked for "opt refer" or "refer w/ice maker".

[Ivylog]

Originally Posted by Clemson

Why would the ice maker be powered by the inverter and the freezer isn’t? I believe this is incorrect

When on propane (generator not running) driving down the road the ice maker will continue to make ice IF it’s on the inverter circuit...the way Monaco wires it. Replacing my 1200 NoCold with a residential was the best mod ever.

[cavie]

Originally Posted by twinboat

The OP has a residental fridge. Ever see one with 2 power cords.

Should have read the first posts.

Easy there Twinboat. Your starting to follow in my footsteps.........not good.

[kevinb16690]

I have a 2011 diesel pusher - 41 ft Win Journey - and it also has the residential refrigerator that runs off the inverter. The only issue i ever had with it was when I unplugged the shore power AFTER starting the engine. I found that I had to go to the control panel for the power and turn the inverter on. It's that simple. It seems when there is a shore power source it switches into a different mode.

[Elevensdad]

Originally Posted by CountryB

My coach has a factory installed "residential" refrigerator.
I am planning a trip (will be driving for many hours at time) and I wondering how to power the refrigerator (or if I even need to).

Looking at the wiring diagram, I see that the refrigerator power does not come off the Inverter (the Ice maker does), so that means the refrigerator will have no power while driving (unless I run the generator).

So I assume the design is that the refrigerator does not "need" to be powered while driving. If I start out with a cold refrigerator, everything will stay cold (with no power) for 12 to 24 hours (with occasionally opening the door to get a drink or sandwich).

Is that the idea?

If there are two outlets behind fridge, reverse the plugs so the fridge is on inverter, ice maker on shore power/genset. If only one outlet, don’t know how it separates power to the two.

[twinboat]

Originally Posted by Elevensdad

If there are two outlets behind fridge, reverse the plugs so the fridge is on inverter, ice maker on shore power/genset. If only one outlet, don’t know how it separates power to the two.

The OP stated he has a residental refrigerator. They don't have 2 power cords.

[twinboat]

Originally Posted by cavie

Easy there Twinboat. Your starting to follow in my footsteps.........not good.

Its like the movie " Groundhog Day ". Will it ever end ?

[96 Wideglide]

If people would actually READ the thread, they would realize the issue was resolved pages ago !

Better yet, there was no issue !

[CountryB]

Forum rules say once the thread gets past two pages, you can ignore the original question and start a new discussion.

[nodine]

Originally Posted by CountryB

Forum rules say once the thread gets past two pages, you can ignore the original question and start a new discussion.

So a flea walked into a bar and ask the bartender if he has seen any dogs lately and the bartender replied..........

Bob

PS Have a safe trip Mike.

[jerichorick]

Originally Posted by CountryB

My coach has a factory installed "residential" refrigerator.
I am planning a trip (will be driving for many hours at time) and I wondering how to power the refrigerator (or if I even need to).

Looking at the wiring diagram, I see that the refrigerator power does not come off the Inverter (the Ice maker does), so that means the refrigerator will have no power while driving (unless I run the generator).

So I assume the design is that the refrigerator does not "need" to be powered while driving. If I start out with a cold refrigerator, everything will stay cold (with no power) for 12 to 24 hours (with occasionally opening the door to get a drink or sandwich).

Is that the idea?

Your diagram is not clear enough for me to make a good evaluation of. If your fridge is connected to a inverter outlet, having the inverter on when you are driving will provide the power you need for the fridge to function just fine.



Is your AC truly 240VAC? My system is 120/120VAC with no 240VAC appliances on board. The generator is 2 in phase 120VAC lines fed from the generator internal inverter. Each has a separate hot and neutral to the ATS. When running, if you measure the voltage across the generator L1/L2 outputs you will read 0VAC.


I hope this helps.


Happy trails,
Rick Y

[96 Wideglide]

Originally Posted by nodine

So a flea walked into a bar and ask the bartender if he has seen any dogs lately and the bartender replied..........

Bob

Well, don't leave us hanging ! What did the bartender say