I would be interested to know what people think of motorhome fridges and in particular, hear from people who are happy with theirs and if it broke down (and couldn't fix it themselves) would go to the expense of repair or replacement with another.
I read recently that the single most frequent problem reported by people is to do with their fridge. From my past experience owning just one, it was temperamental and the only item I had a problem with on my Hymer.
I've now fitted a domestic 240v fridge-freezer to my latest van and I'm a lot happier. It only draws 1amp (when running) during normal operation and from start up the max it draws is 4amps for about an hour. I have it on a timer so it switches off at night but it's very quiet anyway.
The fridge is about the same size or slightly bigger as my 3 way and the freezer is about half the size. I bought it second hand but you can get a new one for around £120.
If it were to break down I would just replace it but how often will that happen? Sounds a lot easier than trying to find an specialist when you are in foreign parts!
I'm struggling to find any good reason why I'd want a 3 way fridge again but maybe I've missed something?? I know in the past battery capacity was an issue but these days with solar, cheap invertors, very efficient domestic models and easy access to shore power I'm baffled.
Is it just a case that it was the one which came with the van? Do people replace their old one when it gives up with a new 3 way fridge? Or is it a case that "I've got 2 vents in the side of my van so I better use 'em" ;-)
Thanks!
I read recently that the single most frequent problem reported by people is to do with their fridge. From my past experience owning just one, it was temperamental and the only item I had a problem with on my Hymer.
I've now fitted a domestic 240v fridge-freezer to my latest van and I'm a lot happier. It only draws 1amp (when running) during normal operation and from start up the max it draws is 4amps for about an hour. I have it on a timer so it switches off at night but it's very quiet anyway.
The fridge is about the same size or slightly bigger as my 3 way and the freezer is about half the size. I bought it second hand but you can get a new one for around £120.
If it were to break down I would just replace it but how often will that happen? Sounds a lot easier than trying to find an specialist when you are in foreign parts!
I'm struggling to find any good reason why I'd want a 3 way fridge again but maybe I've missed something?? I know in the past battery capacity was an issue but these days with solar, cheap invertors, very efficient domestic models and easy access to shore power I'm baffled.
Is it just a case that it was the one which came with the van? Do people replace their old one when it gives up with a new 3 way fridge? Or is it a case that "I've got 2 vents in the side of my van so I better use 'em" ;-)
Thanks!
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