Or generator, they are cheaper and output twice the charge
DC-DC charger as an alternative to generator?
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Or generator, they are cheaper and output twice the charge
rruff
Explorer
Typically a fridge will use ~300Wh per day, but more if it's hot. Do you ever measure the energy you consume? I have a cheap monitor for this.
A LiFe 100A 12V battery will have at least 1200Wh of capacity, and draining them that low does not hurt them. IOW, there is no reason to charge them unless they are near empty. They weigh about 20 lbs, and I bought one recently with BT and cold temp cut off for $170 shipped. 3 of them should be enough to run your fridge for 10 days. Maybe add a 4th and call it good.
I'm just thinking that a DC-DC charger that you mainly only use while driving would be a good solution. Running your vehicle regularly when parked just to top off batteries, not so much. But having that as a fringe emergency measure would be fine.
Dave in AZ
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Which was that, and do you recommend? I was about to buy one Will Prowse just tore apart and liked, WattCycle, but the day after his review price went from $207 to $250. Looking for a decent BT 100Ah mini. Thx
rruff
Explorer
I haven't tested it as a bought it right before a trip, and now that its all snug and cozy I probably never will. It is a mini and the BT works... although it doesn't seem to get the watts right. Supposed to be a JB BMS. I like having BT for trouble shooting bad cells.
It's even cheaper now, $160 shipped with coupon. Since Amazon links are wacky I won't try, but search for this.
It's even cheaper now, $160 shipped with coupon. Since Amazon links are wacky I won't try, but search for this.