I have parted out a couple fridges now and both were mid 80s year models.
Each heating element, both the 110v as well as the 12vt  are stamped 85w
right on the body of the element.

I believe if you divide 12.6 volts into the 85 watts you will get the
exact amp draw. (6.746amps)

Doug

David Johnson wrote:
> I have been searching for a while now, and haven't found a definite
> answer.  Does anyone know the real amp draw of an RM 182 fridge in a
> Westy when it is running on 12 volt power?  I am considering adding a
> deep cycle battery to my '80 Westy, and I am wondering if it is worth
> the trouble to try and get enough amp hours for limited fridge run
> time, too.  I saw in the 182B manual there is a 10 amp fuse, but that
> just means the draw is somewhat less than 10 amps.  Any input would
> be appreciated, esp. on the math of the amp draw on the fridge.
>
> Thanks.
> David.
>