How come trailer makers don't install generators?

[rockfordroo]

Originally Posted by markb422

There are absorption type refrigerators that run on LP gas why don't they make a absorption air conditioner that runs on LP gas? Even if it only did 80 degrees on a 100 degree day and take the humidity out of the air.

A Dometic DM2652 fridge uses 1500 BTU/hr on LP gas. An AC unit runs 13,500 or 15,000 BTU/hr depending on which size you have. So a 15,000 BTU AC unit is 10 times larger than a fridge. Imagine the size of the absorption unit it would take to run a 15,000 BTU/hr AC unit.

And the amount of LP gas you'd use: 1 lb of propane is 21,600 BTU's, so you'd use a lb of propane every ~1.5 hrs.

And notice that a number of RV fridges are starting to go to 12VDC compressor units.

[Mizterusa]

Originally Posted by kgailtighe

I'm one of those people with a ton of questions... I'm sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong section.

I have a toy hauler that I purchased solely because I want a built-in generator. I don't do much boondocking for long periods, but I go hither and yon and spend nights at Walmart's, Costco's, Sam's and Rest Areas. I want my generator so I can run my air or micro or ???
How hard would it be to put in a 5 or 10 gal gas tank and secure a generator to the trailer? I know it can be done as I said, I have a toy hauler with a built-in generator. I absolutely love not having to go outside to start it or stop it, nor do I have to pour gas in it.
Seems on the stupid side not to make them part of every trailer. Everyone one I speak with said they wished they had a generator for their trailer.

Be safe!
Gail

Well at least in my state they are only allowed until 10pm.....quit timr

[RET.LEO]

Originally Posted by rockfordroo

A Dometic DM2652 fridge uses 1500 BTU/hr on LP gas. An AC unit runs 13,500 or 15,000 BTU/hr depending on which size you have. So a 15,000 BTU AC unit is 10 times larger than a fridge. Imagine the size of the absorption unit it would take to run a 15,000 BTU/hr AC unit.

And the amount of LP gas you'd use: 1 lb of propane is 21,600 BTU's, so you'd use a lb of propane every ~1.5 hrs.

And notice that a number of RV fridges are starting to go to 12VDC compressor units.

Just imagine if they did have absorption AC's...............talk about some big fires...............worrying about a fridge becoming a inferno is enough

[Mizterusa]

Originally Posted by RET.LEO

Just imagine if they did have absorption AC's...............talk about some big fires...............worrying about a fridge becoming a inferno is enough

Dealer told me they are all switching over to 12V Fridges. We almost didn't get ours because of that but we don't do much dry camping..... And I get another toy to play with... Solar!!!! 😁

[RET.LEO]

In all honesty I wouldn't want a absorption fridge unless it had the "Amish Fridge" conversion. I've seen too many people that burned to death...........I still just don't trust the absorption fridges.