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Old 07-28-2016, 09:26 AM   #1
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FR3 12v connection

We just bought a refrigerator for the underbody/basement of our FR3. The frig is AC/DC. Does anyone know if and where a 12v connection is in the underbody/basement? We know where the 110v is but can't find a 12V to be able to keep the frig running while travelling. Any help would be appreciated.
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Old 07-28-2016, 10:33 AM   #2
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Depending on where you install it, but I'd think the best place is right by the battery bay. I'd just run a line from the house batteries disconnect relay. This way if you disconnect the house batteries using the switch by the door, the fridge will go offline during storage. Just make sure the storage bay can handle the weight of the fridge/contents. I'd for sure put down a plywood sub-floor vs sitting directly on the rotomold plastic.
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Tap into a light in the bay they are 12v constant.
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Old 07-30-2016, 07:00 PM   #4
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Speaking of weight cap on the poly bins? Anybody know if there is a published recommended weight per bin?

That bin behind my battery bin is my tool bin and holds sockets, wrenches, breakers bar torque wrench, an assortment of deep dish metric and us large sockets, Ryobi charger, Ryobi impact and screwdrivers, Allen wrenches and a chrome shelf!

FYI. I recently did a total rig weight in at the land fill with full gas and full water, clothes camp stove chairs, hoses and peer cords. And hit 17,100. Lbs!
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Depending on where you install it, but I'd think the best place is right by the battery bay. I'd just run a line from the house batteries disconnect relay. This way if you disconnect the house batteries using the switch by the door, the fridge will go offline during storage. Just make sure the storage bay can handle the weight of the fridge/contents. I'd for sure put down a plywood sub-floor vs sitting directly on the rotomold plastic.
If you do a direct connect to the batteries, you should consider putting in an inline fuse on the positive line with the appropriate amp fuse.
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