New Fridge

GMarty · Post by **GMarty** » Thu May 05, 2016 7:59 am

Honey wants an ac/dc fridge vs. the home depot $129 version we currently have - which is like new and works perfect. Anyway, having learned to pick my battles, before I embark on a search any recommendations? Thanks

Post by **dougl33** » Thu May 05, 2016 11:57 am

Yes. Save your pennies. What about an inverter instead? Likely to be much cheaper and does the same basic thing and more.

IRGuy · Post by **IRGuy** » Thu May 05, 2016 1:40 pm

When I was shopping for a replacement fridge I spoke with several other owners and some people in the boat business. I was told all a 12 volt/120 volt marine fridge is a simple 120 volt unit with a built-in inverter. I bought a small under counter 120 volt unit at Lowes used by kids in dorm dorm rooms and if I need to power it with 12 volts I have an inverter I can install. The fridge works fine, has a small freezer and can make a tray of cubes.. I think I paid around $95 for it on sale. save your money for a new toy for the boat and buy an inverter that you can use for other things as well as powering the fridge.

Capn Tony · Post by **Capn Tony** » Fri May 06, 2016 3:56 am

Great Idea Frank. Y didn't I think of that:) Thanks Capn' T 33'Bert SF 3116 Cats Hyannis MA.

GMarty · Post by **GMarty** » Fri May 06, 2016 6:15 am

Interesting. An Inverter is going to be cheaper than a new fridge? That is surprising but glad I asked. Thanks

buzzk · Post by **buzzk** » Fri May 06, 2016 8:55 am

Get a generator and run your A/C and Heat too. If my generator isn't running I'm not leaving the dock.

Post by **dougl33** » Mon May 09, 2016 7:13 am

quote:Originally posted by GMarty Interesting. An Inverter is going to be cheaper than a new fridge? That is surprising but glad I asked. Thanks A lot cheaper and it affords you the option of running other things with it too.