[A/S] Re: Refrigerator replacement

["jpwhite48098" <appdsgn@xxxxxxx>]

Bob,

There were many good replies which indicate you should be set for 
your purposes.  

I'm a little surprised how many people use electric exclusively for 
refrigeration. It is always interesting to understand the different 
approaches people have to using their Airstreams. We often weekend at 
a park where there is power hookups, but we like to camp for several 
nights in the National Parks without power. Many times for us a 110 
only refrigerator would only take up space. When in transit, we 
sometimes do not bother to unhook or plug in (unless we want to run 
the Air).  I use the gas in my vintage ('69)trailer from start to end 
on every trip. 

The motorhome has a newer 3 way fridge that selects the power 
source "auto-magically". It uses 110 when available, 12 volts from 
the alternator if available when there is no 110, then finally gas 
when not plugged in, not running the generator, and the engine is 
off. I actually prefer how the simplicity in how older unit in the 
trailer works. No circuit board to fry and replace.  It needs no 
electricity to run and makes no demands (however tiny) on the 
battery.  I do dread the thought of replacing an RV fridge, as you 
and other's point out, they are PRICEY!

Jim