Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
RV Trip Planning Discussions

Go Back   iRV2 Forums > TRAVEL TRAILER, 5th WHEEL & TRUCK CAMPER FORUMS > Toy Haulers Discussion
Click Here to Login
Join iRV2 Today

Mission Statement: Supporting thoughtful exchange of knowledge, values and experience among RV enthusiasts.
Reply
  This discussion is proudly sponsored by:
Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on iRV2
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 02-06-2018, 03:08 AM   #1
Junior Member
 
chitimacha's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 27
Pure sine wave inverter

Good Day All

I am looking at installing a residential fridge in my 06 KZ 40 SKS 5 th wheel toy hauler. Does it need to have the inverter installed to use this fridge. Also I need to change out my batteries what are the best batteries to use, can maintenance free batteries be used. I dont know anything about an inverter how and where will it need to be hooked up. What model # Pure Sine Inverter should be used.
Thanks in advance
chitimacha is offline   Reply With Quote
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!

Old 02-07-2018, 07:00 PM   #2
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 10
The only way to use a residential refrigerator with out a inverter is shore power or run a generator. As for new batteries if I were replacing mine I would get deep cycle marine RV AGM batteries.
70GoTagalong is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-07-2018, 10:17 PM   #3
Junior Member
 
chitimacha's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 27
Pure Sine inverter

Quote:
Originally Posted by 70GoTagalong View Post
The only way to use a residential refrigerator with out a inverter is shore power or run a generator. As for new batteries if I were replacing mine I would get deep cycle marine RV AGM batteries.
What inverter would you recommend I dont plan on boondocking much just would like the fridge to work while towing the RV Thanks
chitimacha is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-08-2018, 04:55 AM   #4
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 35,349
This one is OK. It automatically switchs between shore power and battery power when you plug in.
https://www.amazon.com/Power-Inverte.../dp/B00TI1D5JK

You do need to know a bit about 120 volt wiring to install it.

With all inverters, its important to keep it close to the batteries and use proper size cables. The 120 volt wires can be longer with out a problem.

If your not comfortable wiring 120 volts, I recommend the Xantrex ProWatt 1000. With that, you would need to swap the fridge plug between it and an outlet, once plugged in, or just leave it running on the inverter full time. The converter will keep the batteries charged anyway.

I don't think the residential fridge in my boat has ever seen shore power and its 9 years old. Its plugged into the inverter full time.

As far as batteries, If your plugging in while camping anyway, just use what you have. You should have a charging line from your tow vehicle to keep them charged while traveling. If they don't last on a trip add some of the same type to them.
You don't need " true " deep cycle or " AGM " batteries unless your boondocking.
twinboat is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
inverter



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Pure Sine Wave or modified since wave inverter ???? Jasper7821 RV Systems & Appliances 36 11-19-2013 07:22 AM
Pure sine wave vs. Modified sine wave Inverter? quadnkev Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 16 05-24-2012 10:10 PM
Pure Sine Wave Inverter/Charger upgrade questions J D Green RV Systems & Appliances 5 06-30-2010 08:47 PM
Pure Sine Wave inverter/charger recommendation caymann RV Systems & Appliances 4 04-28-2010 02:23 PM
Installing Xantrex Pure sine wave inverter in a 2003 Scottsdale park_ridge_dave Newmar Owner's Forum 5 06-18-2007 12:08 PM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:10 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.