Campervan fridge electrics

Campervan fridge electrics
Posted Sun, 02/28/2010 - 15:25

ok, i'm fairly new to this and i need help desperately!

i basically want to install a fridge in my campervan. Now i've spoken to a friend and he says i need a yellow top battery, split charge relay (preferably self-sensing), power inverter and a transformer (2 plug).... now i've just been searching on the internet and there are a million different products out there... how do i know the specific ones that'll all work together???

i basically need someone to tell me exactly what to buy!!! the fridge is a 17litre caldura fridge 12v 240v and 40 watt.

 

If anyone can help, i'd appreciate it muchos!

thanks. Katie x

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Hi katie, the whole electrics

Sun, 03/07/2010 - 08:57 — campermaster

Hi katie, the whole electrics thing is a minefield I know!  However, there are some details already about batteries & split chargers etc at http://www.campervanconversion.co.uk/campervan-electrics.html and I'm trying to find the time to add more detailed info about wiring soon, so keep checking back.  Hopefully someone on here might give you a few pointers in the meantime... good luck!

if the fridge has gas also, 

Wed, 03/17/2010 - 22:51 — cuky

if the fridge has gas also,  u this were possible over electric it is cheaper by far.

build a GAS flue so u dont gas yourself if u use gas, lots of places can help with what u need on this.

12V should only be used when moving.  240V for when camper is at a hookup or being boost charged before a venture out somewhere.

find a carvan breakers and take one out is cheapest option.

as someone once said to me, what are u running that is killing the batteries , i said a fridge.  he said u would need a massive battery to run a fridge for weekend.  put it on gas and doit right