Compressor Fridge

[MarkB]

Did BF ever install the newer style DC compressor fridge in any of their models? What was the fridge model number?

[Roger H]

If they had, I'd have expected to see one in the Reign. I searched a couple of them online and they seem to have a standard Norcold 7cf three-way fridge. I'd suspect that if they had the compressor models, it was probably only on special order.

[MarkB]

Good idea, hadn’t thought to look at current stock. Was looking at other high end builds and haven’t located any yet. Might be an after market thing.

[John S.]

They are mostly danfoss custom builds or a samsung residential compressor based fridge. I will probable put an apartment fridge in when mine goes or look at a danforth that they put in boats.

[tomzleapin]

My former RV was a pickup truck with slide-in camper. When I ordered the camper I specified a Dometic fridge that used the Danfoss compressor.

Advantages of the compressor fridge are:
1. Not having to worry about the fridge being level.
2. Cools down faster.
3. Uses no propane.

The main disadvantage is that it uses much more electricity than a fridge running on propane. If you are dry camping, this means running your generator more often to keep batteries charged. Installing a solar system is one way to minimize the need for generator use.

[MarkB]

You have to be careful with the choice, looks like the Danfoss compressor has less draw then some of the others.

With AGM batteries and solar becoming more the norm, I would expect the compressor fridges to become more common.

[stevek]

What about a small household AC refrigerator? Ran off the inverter?
I imagine the draw on the batteries would be worse yet?
And would be OK if you spent every night in a RV park with full hookups.

[randallrae]

Here is an article about RV compressor refrigerators . http://www.truckcamperadventure.com/201 ... -few-tips/