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09-03-2014, 07:18 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Home is were we park it
Posts: 291
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Samsung RF-197 residential fridge
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2008 Winnebago Tour WD, GMC Terrain toad
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09-03-2014, 07:30 AM
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#44
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Westcliffe, CO
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Since my previous post I have a new #1... a residential fridge. No more constant looking at the fridge temp gauges to check the freezer and fridge. Actually, I do still look at them when I walk by, but I smile every time and don't have to do anything other than think about the next cold item that I will be consuming. Oh, and boondocking is no issue either. Just returned from 5 days in the mountains and we only ran the genny a total of 3 hours the entire time and that was due to the fact that it was high 30's to low 40's in the morning and ran the heat.
I know that most of you absorption fridge advocates are sick of hearing the residential fridge folks go on about it, but if you are coping with your Norcold or Dometic fridge and not loving it, don't sweat the conversion it will become your "best" purchase too.
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Glenn & Mary
2000 Monaco Dynasty 34 York / 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel / 2017 Polaris General
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09-03-2014, 08:35 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MandG-Fun
Since my previous post I have a new #1... a residential fridge. No more constant looking at the fridge temp gauges to check the freezer and fridge. Actually, I do still look at them when I walk by, but I smile every time and don't have to do anything other than think about the next cold item that I will be consuming. Oh, and boondocking is no issue either. Just returned from 5 days in the mountains and we only ran the genny a total of 3 hours the entire time and that was due to the fact that it was high 30's to low 40's in the morning and ran the heat.
I know that most of you absorption fridge advocates are sick of hearing the residential fridge folks go on about it, but if you are coping with your Norcold or Dometic fridge and not loving it, don't sweat the conversion it will become your "best" purchase too.
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Can you share with us how much solar you have, and the size of your battery system?
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09-03-2014, 08:56 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Westcliffe, CO
Posts: 913
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I upgraded my batt bank last year to 4 Lifeline 6V GPL-4CT which are 220 AHR giving me 440 AHR capacity. Interestingly, I have not yet invested in upgrading the solar and just have the original factory 80 watt panel. So how is this possible? First, we do not watch TV and other than lights (all LED, heat-AquaHot diesel and the fridge) we don't use much power. Second, we have lots of sunshine and I am normally camping at 8-10,000' above sea level, perfect solar panel conditions.
I do plan to upgrade my solar in the future just can't buy everything the heart desires, need to have full buy in from the wallet.
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2000 Monaco Dynasty 34 York / 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel / 2017 Polaris General
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09-03-2014, 10:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 189
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We bought a new spring mattress for our TT from Denver Mattress. the foam mattress was WAY too soft. It is a short queen, and I think it was about $300. It is the most comfortable bed we have...house included.
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09-03-2014, 12:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 944
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MandG-Fun
I upgraded my batt bank last year to 4 Lifeline 6V GPL-4CT which are 220 AHR giving me 440 AHR capacity. Interestingly, I have not yet invested in upgrading the solar and just have the original factory 80 watt panel. So how is this possible? First, we do not watch TV and other than lights (all LED, heat-AquaHot diesel and the fridge) we don't use much power. Second, we have lots of sunshine and I am normally camping at 8-10,000' above sea level, perfect solar panel conditions.
I do plan to upgrade my solar in the future just can't buy everything the heart desires, need to have full buy in from the wallet.
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Thanks MandG-Fun that's great that you can boon dock with your new fridge. Maybe we don't need as much solar as I thought I might need. I am sure the 4 batteries are a big help.
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09-07-2014, 08:31 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: In a lawnchair
Posts: 11,993
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La-z-boy reclining sofa.
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09-20-2014, 06:02 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: South Padre Island
Posts: 442
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RF197 Residential fridge, basement TV, surround sound and 32 front TV, leather rocker recliner, tad bros rear camera, echo charger for start battery's,
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My two youngest in Coast Guard
2006 Monaco Knight 40ft
2012 Jeep Liberty
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10-02-2014, 04:58 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Port Coquitlam BC
Posts: 56
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Telma retarder. Reduced using the MH brakes by 80%
Three solar panels total 480W and all new charging system.
Added two more 6V batteries.
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10-02-2014, 08:40 PM
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Senior Member
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Staying at KOA Salome AZ. Thru The Summer, & Loving It..
Posts: 374
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The Extend-a-shower. I Love It.
Extend-A-Shower Expanding Shower Rod - Satin Finish
Folds in for stowing and out for showering, provides a ton of room and makes the RV seem so much more comfortable. Yeah we got the oxygenetics shower head, but to me the shower head is useless with out room to shower. JUST SAYING. Since this is new to us we have bought a number of items, my fovorite is the State Map, (Yeah I Know It's A Goober Option) I just had to have it.....
I Love Reading What Some Of Ya Have Bought, God I Love iRV2!!! So many "GREAT" ideas...
Now We Just Have To Get Busy Logging Road Miles... Oh Hon I think we need a ice machine, Oh and a Duma-flatchie that is just so cool I don't know what it does, but I want It...
Hope All Are Having A Great Day...  
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2000 Pace Arrow Vision 36', V-10, Banks, Onan 5500, Blue Ox, 2014 Forester, SKP 130599, FT'ing 5+Yrs. 
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10-02-2014, 08:59 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 170
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Flat panel electric heater [400w] in hallway that keeps the coach warm even while driving or parked running on solar.
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Matchayan
2011 Monaco Cayman 36PFT, Cummins 340 600w of solar 4 6v batts, residential fridge
2011 Colorado Toad, Blue ox Aventa Tow Bar
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10-04-2014, 06:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 264
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Weis
counter top ice maker
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Bob...An ice maker is on my list of must-haves. Can you elaborate, please: ...type...retailer...approximate cost...would you recommend the one you bought...any special considerations, i.e. distilled/filtered water? Thank you!
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10-04-2014, 06:26 PM
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#55
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Nor'easters Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 416
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I'm surprised no one else has a hot spot on their list, it really keeps DW happy!! 
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2019 Northwood Arctic Fox 27 5L
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10-09-2014, 06:08 PM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Ambler, PA
Posts: 2,853
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That was one of the first things that we bought.
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