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Originally Posted by GregBarre
Has anyone boondocked/dry camped this fridge with the juice pack? How did you make out battery etc?
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I have. The fridge will consume more power on a daily basis than is generated by the included solar panel.
IF you start with a full battery, the fridge has been cooling on shore power for four hours prior to departure AND all the contents were pre-cooled, then you might get a day and a half of usage with the included setup. This is assuming no other electrical loads beyond basic lighting. If you run the battery below 50% charge you run the risk of ruining it.
I bought a Renogy 200W solar suitcase and can now boondock indefinitely provided there’s even moderate sunshine.
The fridge itself is wonderful though. It cools quickly and keeps everything cold no matter how often it’s opened. You’ll just need more power to boondock.