Best option for fridge or cooler?

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  1. Roman78

    Roman78 Light Load Member

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    That doesn’t drain battery
     
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  3. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    I use the Bouge RV cooler/freezer. Very efficient
     
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  4. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    There's one sitting in the dirt near this Love's that I believe someone was not very satisfied with.
     
  5. Rideandrepair

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    The old standard “Dometic” are probably the best. Usually $600 at a Truck Dealership. They can be found online cheaper. Maybe $400. They draw less power than a standard fridge w/ inverter.
     
  6. Roman78

    Roman78 Light Load Member

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    Thank you
     
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  7. Snailexpress

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    Dead non working fridge will not drain battery. All others will do. Vevor is good one.
     
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  8. Rob100100

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    All fridges or coolers drain the battery. What are you looking for. Compressor driven then dometic would be the best choice. They are designed for trucks.
     
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  9. Short Fuse EOD

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  10. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    I tried to get the kid that just bought my oldest truck a free one from Freightliner.

    They're a $1,000 installed. The fridge itself is $800 dealer cost.

    I got them put in the other trucks, and they work great.

    You get what you pay for.
     
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  11. JackChicago780

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    I would definitely go with a refrigerator that is 12v. Not a cooler and not a 110v unit. Those refrigerators are not designed for the vibrations that you experience in a semi truck. I have the original refrigerator in my truck and I can leave it on over the weekend and my truck starts fine on Monday.
     
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