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Posted: March 20, 2004 at 9:56 PM / IP Logged

Hey all,

I am interested im how to install a refridgerator into a 12v system. I want to install a small unit. My concern is that the refridgerator will continue to draw power from the battery while the car is off...obviously bad. but if the fridge dosen't get power while the vehicle's off then no refridgeration... how do poeple do it in RV's? also does anybody know of a 12v fridge, or would I have to do the typical inverter solution? thanks!

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They sell small refrigerators for cars, some just big enough for a 6-pack of cans and others a little bit bigger. Some even have cup holders on top of it that keep your drink cold or warm. What would you be refrigerating, and how long? These mobile refrigerators already have inverters on them and you just use the given cigarette adaptor, or you can hardwire it to your car. Just put a lighted switch on the power supply so you can leave it on while the car is off for a short period of time.

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Posted: March 21, 2004 at 3:07 AM / IP Logged

yea, very true, my buddy has one in his van. Its either that, or ....you guessed it, power inverter. Good luck man.

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Posted: March 21, 2004 at 8:24 AM / IP Logged

are you getting ready for the summer months? What size car do you have and what size refrigerator do you plan on having and where do you plan on putting it? I myself thought of those small 6-pack portable ones but somehow did not get to it. Good idea.

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Posted: March 21, 2004 at 1:20 PM / IP Logged

Im actually also interested in putting in a 12 volt fridge... where did u find one and is it priced reasonably?

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Posted: March 21, 2004 at 8:10 PM / IP Logged

go to this link for some small fridge units:

http://www.4x4parts.com/public_html/shop/index.php3?....

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Posted: March 21, 2004 at 9:08 PM / IP Logged

Can't you find those things at like walmart, kmart or dicks sporting goods? I thought I had seen them at some department store before. Maybe jcwhitney.com as well.

some links:

http://www.norcold.com/acdc_main.cfm , http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-refrigerators/car-refrigerator.htm , http://www.cetsolar.com/dcsnackmaster.htm , http://www.cetsolar.com/dcappliances.htm

The last three links have them for like $100.00 or a little more.

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Posted: March 22, 2004 at 2:43 PM / IP Logged

a friend of mine wants me to help him install a fridge in his car. I have a few questions and i am sure that someone out there will be able to help.

1)does anybody know of a 12v fridge, or would I have to use the typical inverter solution?

2)i imagine the fridge would shut off when the vehicle is off, is there a way to get around this without draining the battery?

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1. Yes there are 12 volt refridgerators.

2. Unless you wire it to an acc/ign wire then yes it will kill the battery. If you wire to one of these though then it will loose power when the car's key is not on.

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change the motor to a diesel and keep the motor running all the time LOL HEEHEE

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