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Ray,IN · 02-04-2020, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by garbonz

An absorbtion fridge, properly installed and operated is among the safest appliances known to man. AND the best for off grid use.

Install an ARPRV module and their aux fan setup, and your rig will be safer and operating wonderfully.

Better than a whole new system of issues with inverter, extra batteries charger, etc.

Steve43 · 02-04-2020, 09:27 PM

I have spent quite a bit of time talking with JC and will be going there in March to get the change over. I also have the 4 door Norcold with both safety devices but still have problems - had to remove one because it kept shutting down the Refer even though there was no apparent problem. It works but I still don't feel like I can trust it. I am going for the 12v system - I don't have an inverter and the 12v will keep the refer just as cold as the 120v system according to JC (just takes a little longer to cool originally). I have a 120v/12v refer on my boat that works equally well on either voltage so I am sure I will be happy with the 12v. (If I had a perfect world, I would want one that was both 120v/12v but they don't have that).The draw is actually slightly less for 12v than the 120v on inverter - they claim one battery will than keep it going for more than 24 hours (and I have 4 batteries) and when I am plugged in, the battery charger is always on so I am not worried.

Like many have said, absorption is very safe if: installed right, coach is level, no leaks, etc. Just more ifs than I want to deal with so out it comes in March.

Steve

Reacher · 02-05-2020, 07:54 AM

If you don't mind me asking. What is the total cost for the conversion that you have outlined above?

BillJinOR · 02-05-2020, 08:31 AM

While I cant give first hand info on the electric , I bought the Gas nocold 1200 model from JC a few years ago. It's like night and day with the JC gas unit vs the old gas. 5-0/34-36 in even hot weather. He not only switched the unit he made adjustments to the air dam and airflow in the rear AND insured that my door gaskets were in good shape before he began work. If the Gaskets $$$$$ were bad I got the impression he wouldn't do the work. Have him do the install if at all possible.
The Electrics became available just a few months after I switched or I would have gone 120 volt not 12 But my large Trace inverter is on 24/7 ... in fact in my case if my inverter is not on it wont pass through the 120 shore power which I don't believe is typical.