New fridge and power options
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johnnygraphic
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Exactly. This is what I ended up doing. At least now I know the WHY my Plan A didn’t work and had to hastily resort to Plan B and reroute wiring and power station location in a parking lot with a truck full of gear!
Thanks all for your input and expertise!
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El Dusty
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Thanks for your helpful input. The DC port only charges at ~20 watts by itself. I would have to idle / drive for over 27 hours straight to charge my 550wh.
AC + DC and you are charging 6 times as fast.
El Dusty
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It's worth looking at a universal ac power adapter. 90w is probably the max power you should look at. Here is a cheap 75w option.
Amazon.com
johnnygraphic
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Thanks for the suggestion! I'll check it out.
49er4Runner
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I did something similar. I ended up upgrading the battery from a 24F to a 27F and moved to the X2Power AGM battery from Batteries+Bulbs.
So it has roughly 500wh at 50% capacity (someone can check my math here. 96ah @ 12v = 1152wh * 50% = 575wh of useable battery).
So I spend the day wheeling + charging the battery and the fridge can do easily 12-18 hours on that charge.
I did end up getting a voltage booster and I am in the process of installing a Noco GCP port and an onboard charger for the X2 AGM battery to keep it topped off between trips.
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dylans
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I've been reading a ton about different ways to skin this cat. There are so many ways to do this, and the Jackery way seems very easy. I really keep leaning toward having my power all from one source, plug the fridge into its ARB port and be done. Even to myself I sound kind of dumb not wanting to have to unplug and plug into something else here and there, carry two cords etc. My wife is in on the conversation and she doesn't care for the idea of hauling another "device" around and having to maintain it just to maintain the fridge.
I've read a lot about single battery installs that are used to power it all (reasonably). One strong AGM, mixed with my solar setup could be a one stop shop for my vehicles basic everyday needs and the fridge. I like the one stop shop idea. We're very minimal on power demands. We don't use tablets, phones, camp lights etc etc. This fridge is a huge step for us in terms of tech and convenience. The only thing I've hesitated about is the voltage booster but after reading literally hundreds of pages of info from here, ih8mud, tacomaworld and fjcruiser forums... I think my hang ups have been put away. I've even prowled Aussie forums. I believe it to be a safe and reliable solution.
My needs though are still out in question. I live in AZ and with our temps, I'm curious of the temp compensation I'd need to make. At 105 to 112 in the summers maybe my alternator would be adequate for the reduced voltage needs at high temps. I'm eyeing the same battery you've got.
Either way, I get closer to the AGM and booster route. I do see how cool it is to take the fridge out of the truck and power it with a portable power station. There's one benefit I can't ignore!
johnnygraphic
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The Jackery/Power Station route gives you simplicity and flexibility.
Going with a dual battery system is a one-trick pony and relies heavily on the health of your alternator. It adds complexity and will be a pain to wire up. That said, IF you're going to be using a lot of other electronic devices or lights etc, then it's a good idea.
Having to run the DC cord from the car to the power station to the fridge isn't that much of a big deal since once you do it, it pretty much stays in place. It doesn't take up any room either.
You probably won't be running your power station down to empty each day, so as long as you're driving a decent amount daily, you should be good to go. Keep in mind that the compressor doesn't run all day long. You will want to invest in an insulating cover for it.
Upgraded Protective Cover For VL45 Single Zone| ICECO
– www.icecofreezer.com
ETA: Most people keep the fridge inside the truck either standalone or on a slider. And you don't need to keep plugging/unplugging cords either.
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dylans
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While I figure this battery stuff out, I decided to clean up my wiring with the edition of the fridge. I bought one of these
Toyota 4Runner - Auxiliary Fuse Block Bracket / sPOD Mount (2010-2017) – Overland Equipped
Super nice product. I only have 3 added circuits, so 12 is over kill but maybe I'll add more... or just pick up a 6 slot fuse block someday.
I had a question about the circuit breaker and emailed the guy who sells these, he didn't respond. It's 100A and I won't ever draw more than 30 or 40 between my two 100w halogen driving lights, my 15w GMRS radio and now the ICECO. Should I downsize the breaker to my actual needs?
Toyota 4Runner - Auxiliary Fuse Block Bracket / sPOD Mount (2010-2017) – Overland Equipped
Super nice product. I only have 3 added circuits, so 12 is over kill but maybe I'll add more... or just pick up a 6 slot fuse block someday.
I had a question about the circuit breaker and emailed the guy who sells these, he didn't respond. It's 100A and I won't ever draw more than 30 or 40 between my two 100w halogen driving lights, my 15w GMRS radio and now the ICECO. Should I downsize the breaker to my actual needs?
dylans
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I purchased their cover and it didn't really provide much insulation, it was pretty lame for the cost in fact. I've gotten together with my mother to make my own cover. She's worked in textiles her whole life and has the skills, knowledge and equipment to make it possible. We'll see how it pans out.
