Fridge comparisons (1 Viewer)

[Vikdikdok]

Supposedly (?) Campervan compressor fridges are better than the absorption type fridges,
Is this correct ? . . .
I know that absorption types are silent as they rely on the heat transfer method, whereas compressor fridges (as the name implies) have a compressor - do they make much noise ?
The layout of our van means a fridge would have to be sited next to the bed and I'm concerned that a regular or continuing noise would interfere with my beauty sleep .
Looking at something like a 'Dometic/Waeco' CRX65 coolmatic model is this power hungry ?
(The blurb says not) - but users own comments are worth far more -
Also whilst I've got your attention () - with a bank of 3 x 110Ah leisure batteries and 350w solar panel is this sufficient to run it along with 'normal' LED lighting needs ?
I'd welcome your views and opinions.
Vic

 

[Raul]

When I build my van, I oversized the cupboard for the fridge, ( crx50) and padded with foam, but still left space for ventilation. I don’t even notice when is on, unless I open the door. And it’s at the feet side of the bed. It is fixed in the cupboard with hard foam in the middle of the sides and top, no fixings. When it starts, sometimes, you can hear it in very quiet nights, but that’s about it. Having no hard fixings to the cupboard, it dampens the noise and vibration.
Your solar and batteries are more that adequate to run a compressor fridge. Our takes 0,3-0,4kwh per day. That’s 25-30ah at 12v approximate.

 

[hermanmullins]

I would stay with the absorption refrigerator and see if it works for you; assuming that it is in working condition. If you don't like it or it is not working well then you can replace it with a compressor frig. Absorption refrigerators work for some people and not for others. Compressor refrigerators are $$$.
As a data point; I have less than $1000 in 200W solar/ 208 AH battery system. It runs my compressor frig and other stuff well. I am seldom below 80% battery capacity in the AM. top refrigerators

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