flboy wrote:Not sure what your build plans are, but many ways to solve that problem. I'd recommend a compressor fridge. Many types to choose from special purpose 12vdc fridges to run of the mill dormatory fridges. I run the 4.3 Cu. Ft. Dormatory style qFridge with freezer compartment off of deep cycle batteries and an inverter. Solar cells keep battery charged and batteries sustain overnight. Literally can run in perpetuity as it sets if there was never any equipment failures.
Many ways to charge batteries.. but bottom line is run a compressor fridge off batteries and maintain batteries. Propane fridges work, but are not as efficient nor as controllable.
Just my thoughts.
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Iconfabul8 wrote:Fridges and inverters and batteries are all good if that is all you are doing, but the OP wants to run the ac as well. In which case, it looks like a generator is the cheapest, easiest, most dependable and best route.
They do make devices to charge the batteries from your tow vehicle as you drive that are very nice, relatively easy to install, and will do what you need while driving whether day or night. I will see if I can find a link later and edit to add it on. If I remember, you can also attach a solar cell to the same controller. It is much more than just a battery isolator relay.Margali wrote:We often drive at night so the kids are quiet and asleep so solar isn't helpful. It sounds like a generator may be way to go. I guess I need to figure battery size next so that they will last for about 2.5hrs before break to run generator.
I see your dilemma now on the heat in the camper while traveling.Margali wrote:How good are the MaxxAir vents at pulling stale overheated air out of camper? They looks to be much easier on power budget.
The scenario Im trying to figure out temp control for: Cruising down road with it 95F or so and much hotter in camper. Baby or toddler wakes up screaming for diaper change/feeding and set off the other one. Cycling both littles into camper for diaper change let along breastfeeding stop leaves me feeling like crap from heat in camper.
Yes, if you do that with the Maxxair to pull air through and have another portable fan to keep air moving around inside the trailer , you should be fine. I do that sometimes when I don't want to turn on the generator and AC and it is acceptable.Margali wrote:So we have the five of us in a Ram1500 crew cab. Super tight quarters espcially with 6yr still in booster.
It sounds like Maxx Air will do the trick. I can hop out, open door, and turn on fan before grabbing kids. That should give time to flush out the stale, super hot air. I'm okay with outside temps just not the super baked air. If that doesn't work, then we will look at generator. Thanks guys!
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