do I need a special fridge

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by jimbo2, Feb 18, 2012.

  1. jimbo2

    jimbo2 Light Load Member

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    My truck is in the shop getting ready and I plan on getting a power inverter. Can I use a regular dorm style fridge or do I need that expensive trucker fridge
     
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  3. jimvrg

    jimvrg Medium Load Member

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    depends on the watts on the fridge
     
  4. win-some-loose-less

    win-some-loose-less Medium Load Member

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    If u get a big inverter u can. Mine was 1800 watt and it would run my fridge no problem.(dorm style mini fridge from Wally world) I would only have problems occasionally when I would run microwave n fridge at same time.
     
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  5. Ex-Con-Trucker

    Ex-Con-Trucker Medium Load Member

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    I just got on the of dorm fridges, and it's a 120v, running on a 750w husky inverter. I got it on Craigslist for 40 bucks. Bought the inverter for 30 a few months back. Anytime you need electronics, or stuff like that, check out Craigslist. Especially with how much we travel, just check out whatever city you're in for whatever it is you're in the market to buy. It's the first place I check before buying new.

    I've recently stopped eating in the truck stops, and have only spend 6 dollars in the past 4 days in the truck stops. I got tired of feeling like #### from the TS food, and feeling like a chump for giving them my money for overpriced junk. It's nothing to spend 150 a week if eating out of truck stops all week. If you're in the NE as much as I am, you can easily spend 200.oo a week.
     
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