All Discussions Tagged 'needed' - Good Old RVs2024-03-29T11:10:35Zhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=needed&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHelp Me Make A Decision....tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-07-19:2093474:Topic:3205522017-07-19T16:29:40.534ZDawn Michellehttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/DawnRobuck
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<p>I'm at a juncture where I'm going to have to make a decision about what direction to go with the fridge, which in turn will drive the energy setup and although I've researched for months, I could use any last opinions.</p>
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<p>I'm definitely replacing the fridge and I could go three ways. The current one is 4 cubic foot, but there are no 4 foot cubic models that will fit my current space (they are all just a little too wide - no room for me to…</p>
<p>Okay guys and gals - </p>
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<p>I'm at a juncture where I'm going to have to make a decision about what direction to go with the fridge, which in turn will drive the energy setup and although I've researched for months, I could use any last opinions.</p>
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<p>I'm definitely replacing the fridge and I could go three ways. The current one is 4 cubic foot, but there are no 4 foot cubic models that will fit my current space (they are all just a little too wide - no room for me to bump it out). If I replace it I'm looking at the Dometic 2351 which is like 3 cubic feet. I'm not excited about the size but could make it work. I could get one here from PPL for about $750-$780 with the door reversing kit and make my own panel.</p>
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<p>I really wanted to go 12v - but all the ones I could find, sans a truck fridge won't fit. There is an a/c truck fridge I could get - 4 cubic feet that would fit for about $800 delivered. However that is going to require some power to run when boondocking the same as my third option. The bonus of that, at 50 lbs I could install it myself where I'm leery of the propane 75 lb one.</p>
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<p>Finally I could get a $200 dorm fridge (that I would be pleased with the size) and have $600 left to put towards that power solution.</p>
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<p>Power...I had been thinking I was going to go solar, but two people now have said I really don't have the room for the panels and bank I would need, and won't be happy with the results, so now looking at the generator option.</p>
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<p>I could go portable or onboard if the place can recondition me on that will fit (there is a spot and hookups for one). There I would probably spend about $1000-$1200 bucks - little more expensive than solar. Of course I still would need a battery bank and I would lose the currently empty generator bay.</p>
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<p>The thing is I want to be able to boondock, but the reality is, for the next two years we're talking three months each in Quartzsite and then I'm back on the east coast. The extent of boondocking here is overnight at walmarts around here (and of course less sun).</p>
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<p>I just keep changing my mind. I don't really see too much difference in price no matter how I go - it will go into the fridge or into my energy decisions...I might get more convenience and save a little by going with the generator but at expense of noise, loss of space, and another piece of machinery to maintain</p>
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<p>Anyone see anything I am not or want to offer thoughts based on personal experience? I know it's hard to know my preferences but I will say I feel like I walk the line between comfort and off-grid in what I want. No coffee maker, tv, hair dryer, but we might have two laptops to charge, camera, kindle/ipad. I do like the idea of hooking back in an Onan so I could run the camper a/c driving - no cab a/c and i worry about the pets if we end up breaking down or something - that would be something not to worry about. On the other hand, that's a big "maybe" and it would be nice to only have a smaller portable gennie for backup charging of the batteries and rely on free electric - LOL.</p>
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<p>Any input is appreciated!!! My only experience was with the Bounder and we always stayed with hookups.</p>