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2018 Intent 26M Boondocking with residential fridge
I posted this before, but its not there, so Ill do it again. My new to me 2018 Intent 26M came with a small residential fridge, 7.3 cubic feet, Danby brand. Honestly, I didnt realize it was a residential, 110 volt only fridge. A basic fridge, no ice maker, or water. I just have 2, lead acid batteries, a generator, and I assume, an inverter. The manual says that basically, once I turn the motor off, the fridge will drain the batteries quickly. As I do a fair amount of dry camping, this is not good. What to do? Do I replace the fridge with a gas/electric RV fridge, or do I try solar panels. If I do solar panels, do I need lithium batteries?
I called Danby, and the fridge uses 90 watts per hour when its running, but the compressor on a fridge doesnt run all the time?
Looking for advice that takes into account cost/benefits.
Thanks in advance for all and any suggestions.
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