The Westy Fridge, (Dometic), and the Vitrifrigo are two drastically
different technologies. Not only does the Westy draw more power, the load
for all intents is continuous. The Vitrifrigo may need to run as little as
10 minutes/hour. In addition, as soon battery voltage drops under load the
Domestic fridge losses more efficiency and becomes useless. The Absorption
design in the Dometic is really best suited for flame operation. From a cost
point of view it is not even effective to run on 110v except when park at
campgrounds not charging for power. The 12 volt feature is really limited to
use while driving.

Dennis

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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
PB
Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 1:20 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Fridge/Freezer energy requirements for a dummy!

*The energy requirements are listed below.  Does this mean that this
particular fridge consumes 5.4 amps when plugged into a 12v battery, as
opposed to Vitrifrigo's 1.6 amps - more than triple the amps of the
Vitrifrigo?  (several references to amps below, but I don't know which one
to focus on.)  Would appreciate a very brief, very simplified explanation.

**Energy guide:*

Energy requirements:
5.4 Amps @ 12V DC
2.7 Amps @ 24V DC
  AC 115 Volts/60Hz, .75 Amp  65 Watts
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Thanks in advance for your patience with me.
Patti
90 Westy Automatic

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