Thanks for this! I have a quick question - I looks like your fan and lights are all 12 volt. So are you using the Battery pack to step the power up to 120 household A/C and then maybe a converter in your pod is dropping back to 12 volts again? I’m just asking because if that big battery pack has a 12 volt output, you’d probably get much more life by not using the inverter, the built fans on the big battery probably wouldn’t run, and the converter in your pod uses power too. (Fridge out of the picture of course). I love what you have done though!
I have been told that turning your frige on and off periodically is NOT a good idea.The inside temperature NEEDS to remain at a certain/constant level, even at night, when not in use. If not, the drastic temperature changes will lead to many problems, including shortening the lifespan of your fridge/unit. Not to forget the integrity or quality of food stored inside. Furthermore, I have watched a multitude of YT channels with full-time car/bus/camper, RV, etc. and/or van life dwellers with solar/battery powered dwellings. With refrigerators in their "tiny homes" running 24-7. They never turn them off. Never, alternating between on and off, with no issues on power shortage or even loss of power. So, if you do take your fridge on any camping trips using your solar/battery power it should be completely fine and safe. And of course shore power is an awesome option.
He was probably referring to the fact that even when the fridge has full time power, the compressor is not running the whole time. Fridge compressors only run about 30% of the time.
I assume you will develop a mechanism to fix the solar panels on the roof to charge as you drive and camp ... but able to remove to prevent from weather and potential damage/theft ...
👍👍 Great to see you back on this subject Matt ! 🙏🙏
Thanks for this! I have a quick question - I looks like your fan and lights are all 12 volt. So are you using the Battery pack to step the power up to 120 household A/C and then maybe a converter in your pod is dropping back to 12 volts again? I’m just asking because if that big battery pack has a 12 volt output, you’d probably get much more life by not using the inverter, the built fans on the big battery probably wouldn’t run, and the converter in your pod uses power too. (Fridge out of the picture of course). I love what you have done though!
What state are you living in?
Michigan
I have been told that turning your frige on and off periodically is NOT a good idea.The inside temperature NEEDS to remain at a certain/constant level, even at night, when not in use. If not, the drastic temperature changes will lead to many problems, including shortening the lifespan of your fridge/unit. Not to forget the integrity or quality of food stored inside.
Furthermore, I have watched a multitude of YT channels with full-time car/bus/camper, RV, etc. and/or van life dwellers with solar/battery powered dwellings. With refrigerators in their "tiny homes" running 24-7. They never turn them off. Never, alternating between on and off, with no issues on power shortage or even loss of power.
So, if you do take your fridge on any camping trips using your solar/battery power it should be completely fine and safe. And of course shore power is an awesome option.
He was probably referring to the fact that even when the fridge has full time power, the compressor is not running the whole time. Fridge compressors only run about 30% of the time.
I assume you will develop a mechanism to fix the solar panels on the roof to charge as you drive and camp ... but able to remove to prevent from weather and potential damage/theft ...