By jeffrey yago p e cem issue 102 november december 2006 in issue 99 i discussed the importance of using the most energy efficient appliances you can buy for any remote cabin or off grid solar application.
Energy efficient rv appliances.
Camping and rv specific refrigerators have nearly double the insulation thickness of a regular mini fridge.
Built for the tough mobile environments it is made of heavy duty components that make them ideal for rough and bumpy roads.
In my opinion the best trait of this product is its energy efficiency feature.
Each refrigerator on this list is a 12v dc energy efficient fridge that will work seamlessly when camping with a solar panel setup.
I also mentioned there are several refrigerators and freezers now available that can be powered directly from a 12 volt dc battery.
With power consumption on gas 1501 28 btu h i certainly can stretch my propane supply for a long time.
The mini refrigerator is also energy saving that it can draws low power.
Read along as i discuss size and cost factors and then list the top 12 appliances perfect for any size camper.
Lucky for you i know what it takes to run an efficient rv household and what appliances are invaluable so that you can prepare your camper with equipment that will prove useful.
Many of the models we have featured here also have high tech features that make them easier to use.
However not all rv refrigerators perform within expectations.
Best 12v refrigerator models compared.