Definitely forget it.  The 12v mode sucks IMHO.  If you leave it on and you
do not have an aux battery, 2 hours MAX.  If it were not for propane mode,
my fridge would never be used.................
Adam P

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Gunter" <rgunter@SEC-TN.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2002 9:23 AM
Subject: Running fridge on battery

> You can pretty much forget that if you will be camping for any length of
> time.  To verify this, check the power rating of the fridge and compare it
> to an aux battery (amp rating X 12V = Power).  I don't even think you can
> keep up with a solar cell too.
>
> That is why folks use a 3 way fridge (12V, 120V, Propane)
>
> Rob
>
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