I have two Wal-Mart Group 27-DC batteries under my back seat. Each is 115 amp-hours. I'm sure I could get by with one, but I've still got plenty of room under there, and I like to be able to run my sat. radio, fluorescent lights, fridge, and whatever and not have to think at all about how much power I'm using. Each battery is about $55. I think it's the best value in terms of amp-hour capacity per dollar. 

I'll be using my Vitrifrigo for the second time next weekend. I really loved it going to Buses of the Corn a few weeks ago. I've got about four or five more camping events to go to and it is so nice not to have to bring along an extra cooler to take up space, and use my Dometic for non-perishables. The only drawback was that  had to clear out one other the other cabinets to put my food in that was in the Dometic.

Ed

> Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:17:10 -0400
> From: jake_beaulieu@YAHOO.COM
> Subject: Vitrofrigo fridge battery requirements
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> Hey list,
> 
> I think I am going to take the plunge and upgrade to the Vitrofrigo
> promoted by Westyventures (http://www.westyventures.com/parts.html).
> These have been out for a while, so I was wondering if any list members
> could let me know what size battery they are using and how long it will
> run the fridge.
> 
> I am quite intrigued by Karl Muelendore's use of 4 UB12220 batteries in
> parrallel under the drivers seat
> (http://www.westyventures.com/parts.html).  This set up delivers 88a/h of
> power and does not require any modification of the battery box.  I am
> surprised I havent' seen this arrangement on the list before.  Any
> thoughts....
> 
> thanks,
> Jake

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