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Subject:Re: Electrical - '90 Westy
From:Karl F. Bloss
Date:Fri, 4 Jun 1999 09:18:43 -0400

>> Should the generator be able to handle this load?
> I think so <g>.

But will the neighbors in your camground be able to handle the noise
and stink?  I'd say get an aux battery, run the fridge on 12V, get a
12V fluorescent (very efficient), and top up the battery with the gen
as needed.

We more/less use this approach, but don't run the 12V icebox at
night, relying on gelpacks to keep the thermal momentum going.

If your fridge can handle propane, get that mode going.

-Karl

Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA
'87 GL Weekender  "Beverley"
Mechanic list: http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/vwshops
Busses by the Trail - Oct 15-17, 1999: http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/bbtt