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Know About the Power Requirement of a Caravan Fridge and Their Energy Efficiency

Author: My Generator
by My Generator
Posted: Apr 21, 2018

The caravan fridge an essential companion for camping trips and a long-distance travel. Without it, it will be difficult to keep cold beverages and prolong the lifespan of perishables. When choosing a fridge for your caravan, you will need to consider not just the size, features, and capacity, but the power requirement and energy efficiency, too. Here is a guide that can help you pick the right fridge based on its power and energy performance:

  • Is it a compressor or a three-way fridge? Many caravans have a compressor style fridge for cooling, like what you use in your kitchen at home. There are often a compact portable caravan fridge able to run on a 12V battery or a 240V mains. Three-way absorption fridges can run on electricity as well as natural gas or LPG. Gas consumption can normally reach its limit at 20g per hour, which means you will need an 8.5kg gas bottle to make the fridge run until a fortnight. This can be handy if you are on the outback and your battery power is limited. But when considering a three-way caravan fridge, consider a model that comes with an AES (automatic energy selection) feature, which makes it switch automatically to the best available energy source.
  • Which caravan fridge consumes less energy? A three-way fridge can continue working, even when you don’t have electricity, but the compressor type will use less battery power when running on a 12V source. Keep in mind, all caravan fridges will drain your vehicle’s power, especially on a hot day, so if you are going to the outback, consider having a portable generator, gas bottle or a solar-panel kit with you, so your fridge can have sustainable power and prevent car battery drain.
  • How many amps does the caravan fridge use? It should draw about one to four amps per hour, depending on the temperature outside, but you can expect to use around 20 to 60 amps per day. If you use only the fridge, it will use one to two amps per hour, but if you use it solely as a freezer, usage will increase to two to four amps per hour. Using it both as a fridge and freezer results in usage that is 1.5 to three amps per hour. Keep in mind, compressor and fridge size can affect the amp usage, too. A small compressor on a large fridge won’t work efficiently.

About the author:

Steve Reynolds, Power Product Expert at My Generator is a small engine specialist with expertise in Generators, Water Pumps, Pressure Washers and other Outdoor Power Equipment products. Outside work; an avid caravan enthusiast who enjoys time on the road and has gained years of familiarity with Caravan & Camping products also. A passion for power products used for work, home and leisure!

About the Author

Steve Reynolds, Power Product Expert at My Generator is a small engine specialist with particular expertise in Generators, Water Pumps,

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