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Old 06-23-2020, 11:18 AM   #1
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Today in our CG, all power was lost. It came back in about an hour, the refrigerator automatically switched to gas as it is supposed to. What I was wondering if you have a battery in top shape how long approximately can you run the refrigerator on gas? I know you need the 12 volt side to run, put what is your best guess of how long you can go before it shuts down?


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Bob,

It will depend on the size of your battery and what else you are running. Assuming a good group 27 battery and nothing else running except your smoke, propane and CO detectors you should be good for 2-3 days.
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Old 06-23-2020, 01:56 PM   #3
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We keep our Wildcat on a river lot a few hours from our home. The power was disconnected by mistake last year. I got a call from a neighbor who has a camp nearby that our power was disconnected. It was 6 days before I could make it back. The fridge was still running fine on battery/propane when I got there. Two 6 volt GC batteries.

One other time we were not so lucky. I had the battery cut off switch turned on and the guy who mows the grass accidentally unplugged our power cord from the receptacle. It was two weeks without power and the smell was nearly unbearable. Not to mention the dead flies, gnats and other creatures. It took multiple cleanings, charcoal, newspapers and several weeks to get the smell out!
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Old 06-23-2020, 02:23 PM   #4
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I guess I am surprised, I thought more like a couple of hours duration.
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Old 06-23-2020, 03:44 PM   #5
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The refer only uses the 12V to power the control board. There is very little draw by it. You would be good for a long time (weeks).
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Except some of the newer fridges have 12v fans that run occasionally. Still, not a major drain.
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And energizing the gas solenoid valve and sparker.
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