Jim & Wilma Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Last December we replaced our Norcold refrigerator with the Samsung RF18. We couldn't be more pleased with the added capacity and performance. We got it for a good price but there's a rebate going on bringing the price under $1,000 which is a couple hundred less than we paid. If this is on your project list, this is the best price we've seen in over a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Jim, I don't remember - are you running this off a dedicated small inverter or off your whole house inverter, like I am?? If off a small one, which one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Thanks it is on our "want" list. Interested in real time experience in running with the inverter .Our Nor cold works fine but just to small for our long timing lifestyle.We do have a stand alone freezer in the ear of the Montana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboomer Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Yep, have to agree with Jim. Our Dometic took the proverbial poop and so we replaced it with the Samsung rf18hfenbbc and are loving it. We run it off the main house inverter. It draws 7 amps per hour which works great for boondocking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Wilma Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Jim, I don't remember - are you running this off a dedicated small inverter or off your whole house inverter, like I am?? If off a small one, which one? Jack, It's off the whole house Magnum MSH3012M. Curious, is there an argument to go with a small dedicated inverter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 If one does not boondock and runs maybe 8 /10 hours per day when in transit do you need a inverter?? .Our stand alone freezer will increase in temp 4 or 5 degrees without power on a 8/10 hour run on a hot day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboomer Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Many folks run point to point with the RV frigs turned off and residential frigs will stay colder longer but it is very inefficient. Also depends on the temps your running throught which will influence how long the frig stays cold. A lot of new rigs are coming with a 1000W inverter just for the frig. With a couple of good batteries there should be no issue running between destinations for a day without charging. I prefer to have very cold beer when I arrive at my destination so the frig is always on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 We will have t o experiment on out next 8/10 hour trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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