Jack
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Post by Jack on Jun 2, 2017 15:10:57 GMT 10
G'day All,
As some may be aware, I am working on a 1971 Franklin Hunter.
I can see this van has a fridge which operates on electricity and gas.
I am wondering about 12 volts. I am fairly sure it's a two way fridge, but as I can't see the wiring without removing the whole fridge, I can't be sure.
Would anyone know roughly what era three fridges can into existence. I envisage a dc powered fridge would require some fairly heavy wires.
Any thoughts on the issue would be most welcomed.
Regards
Jack.
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Post by Mustang on Jun 2, 2017 17:49:27 GMT 10
The battery side of a 3 x way is generally for charging from the vehicle. (Do not go to a tour or a long lunch & forget it!!!)
I have ours wired to the fuse block then to the on board battery using 8mm sq cable.
DC while parked up is not practical.
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Post by bobt on Jun 11, 2017 12:25:16 GMT 10
Gidday Jack,
I have no idea when 12v became available in fridges. There are a couple of knowlegable people on here thst may be able to inform us, when they come along.
I have a "1960s 2 way fridge" I also have a modern 3 way. 12v is ok for keeping the fridge cool whilst travelling in these types of fridge but gas or elect is way more efficient. A fridge on 12v is very good at flattening car batteries.
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Post by Mustang on Jun 11, 2017 17:25:35 GMT 10
G'day All, As some may be aware, I am working on a 1971 Franklin Hunter. I can see this van has a fridge which operates on electricity and gas. I am wondering about 12 volts. I am fairly sure it's a two way fridge, but as I can't see the wiring without removing the whole fridge, I can't be sure. Would anyone know roughly what era three fridges can into existence. I envisage a dc powered fridge would require some fairly heavy wires. Any thoughts on the issue would be most welcomed. Regards Jack. Just re-read your post.(didn't answer you correctly the first time) Your on switch will tell you if its able to be powered by battery, the knob will have gas, 240 & battery indicated as you turn the knob around, ours also has a green neon which lights up as you select the battery setting. |
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Post by Jack on Jun 12, 2017 17:33:09 GMT 10
G'day All: Thanks for your input "Mustang" and "BobT". No mention anywhere of 12v or battery power, so I am sure it just a two fridge.  It works, that's what I am most happy about! Cheers, Jack |
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Post by wibby38 on Jun 12, 2017 20:23:32 GMT 10
Hi Jack!!
I too have a Franklin Hunter 12' early 1974. My fridge is an Electrolux 2 way Gas Electric 240 V and no 12 V.Made in Sweden and still working fine but as stated no 12 V quite common for the era.
Cheers
Wibby 38
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Post by snoops on Jul 7, 2017 13:44:51 GMT 10
I have a 2 way fridge in mine and run on 240 volts through my inverter when driving - more than a few hours that is. If you only plan on doing short trips, it isn't even nessesary to have the fridge running - it won't even start to warm up in that time.  |
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Post by 78466noM on Aug 1, 2017 9:31:21 GMT 10
I had a 3 way in the chesney kampa worked well but took hours to cool down but only got to test that one on 240v in the millard I have a 120L dometic fridge works well on 240v and gas and drops the temp very quick and it made a marked improvement when I boxed it in as per mustangs explanation. I have search for mustangs explanation he may know exactly where it is in seconds but basic is block any air that can get inside van on out side have a vent on bottom and just above top of fridge at top angle a board or piece of tin aluminum etc your choice from top of vent to fridge add fans or a blower as mustang did below cooling fins for hot days. this made a big improvement on my around ten year old fridge and also has the bonus of keeping the hot air out of van.
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Post by Mustang on Aug 2, 2017 10:58:39 GMT 10
I had a 3 way in the chesney kampa worked well but took hours to cool down but only got to test that one on 240v in the millard I have a 120L dometic fridge works well on 240v and gas and drops the temp very quick and it made a marked improvement when I boxed it in as per mustangs explanation. I have search for mustangs explanation he may know exactly where it is in seconds but basic is block any air that can get inside van on out side have a vent on bottom and just above top of fridge at top angle a board or piece of tin aluminum etc your choice from top of vent to fridge add fans or a blower as mustang did below cooling fins for hot days. this made a big improvement on my around ten year old fridge and also has the bonus of keeping the hot air out of van. These fans are available from Jaycar  |
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