This dometic drew about 7 amps all the time and 1 3 when the fan kicked in.
All electric rv vs propane.
Here is the issue with ripping out the propane system and going all electric.
While some appliances in your rv have the luxury of running off of both gas and electric but many of your key appliances do not.
The 2 way and 3 way fridges.
There are three types of rv refrigerators commonly available.
Two way which works on propane and 120v ac electricity three way which work on propane 120v and 12v dc electricity and finally residential refrigerators which only work on 120v ac electric.
Most rv s only have a 6 to10 gallon water heater and it heats up quickly.
The cycle was at least 50 so 600 watts x 12 hours a day.
Through the years propane gas has been the go to for rv cooking fuel.
Many motorhomes have been sold as all electric.
The refrigerator should be operated on propane except when the electric is included with your rent.
Choosing the right rv refrigerator.
To do so requires appliances with substantial power draws and the use of either a 50 amp system or a highly modified 30 amp system so appliances are not all attempting to drink from a 30 amp power cord at the same time.
There are however so called all electric rvs that employ residential refrigerators but have propane cooking stoves.
This worked well as propane also was used for the hot water heater as an additional fuel for the refrigerator and for the furnace to heat the interior of the rv.
These generally are demanded by people who believe gas cooking is the only way to go.
The 6 cubic foot dometic i had in a tt had a 2000 btu burner.
We ll begin by discussing the more popular rv refrigerators out there.
Rv propane fridge pros and cons.
Your rv s air conditioning system microwave television and cabin lights among others use exclusively electric power.
The all electric term refers to using no lp gas for cooking heating or operating refrigerators.
1 99 propane for one unit of energy.
But since then things have changed.
This is not for any cooling.
Your answer for evergreen energy should be.
These propane and electric refrigerators are usually ideal for rv life but they can also be frustrating and annoying.
Clubhouse electric vs.