12v Refrigerator vs. 120

TomC · August 27, 2022, 09:33:57 PM

Don't worry-Diesels move the world. Without Diesels, the World stops. Diesel fuel will be around for at least another 100 years, if not longer. Good Luck, TomC

Van · August 27, 2022, 11:07:54 PM

🎶" In the year 2525 if man is still alive🎶.... 😬

richard5933 · August 28, 2022, 01:52:30 AM

Quote from: TomC on August 27, 2022, 09:33:57 PM
Don't worry-Diesels move the world. Without Diesels, the World stops. ...

For now.

There was a time before Diesel, and there will be a time after it.

Jim Blackwood · August 28, 2022, 06:00:16 AM

So when do we see a coast-to-coast electric semi?
Will the first one have any actual hauling capacity after the batteries are on board?
Inquiring minds want to know...

Jim

Tedsoldbus · August 28, 2022, 07:28:16 AM

Our neighbor has a friend from Miami that just brought his Tesla up here. Around Ocala Fla he stopped to jam up the battery. Had to wait 1 hour to use the portal. 45 minutes to get it to 100%. He got here on 38% of power left. Plugged into their 110 garage outlet, all night, he was at 70% at nine the next morning.

I understand the CO2 thing and the pressure the senior leaders are under to "Do SOMETHING!". But I don't think we are there yet. Sorry if I caused thread drift....

This does not really apply to our DD world. At least for now.

Think happy Ted. Think Nappanee end of September! Just deciding as I head north on I-75 if I go around the left side of Cincinnati and stay on the interstate around Indy, or cut north just after Cincinnati??

TomC · August 28, 2022, 09:12:07 AM

The big rig truck manufacturers have got to get together and decide on one type of universal battery pack. Just as electric fork lifts have exchangeable battery packs, big rigs should have them too. So when a truck comes into a truck stop, the battery pack can be exchanged for a fully charged one in a matter of minutes instead of waiting hours to recharge. Just my opinion. Good Luck, TomC

Tedsoldbus · August 28, 2022, 09:29:36 AM

Like swapping out propane bottles! See how this discussion came back around!

One thing I might pass on to others that I had to learn on my "new" fridge after the Amish fixed me up, was the new thermostatic fan. I turn off the fridge after getting home and does not matter if it was on electric or propane, the fan keeps running? For a while!

I called them and they said that is normal. Anytime something new happens, both of my eyebrows go up. I am sure those of you who know fridge stuff know why it does it. I just needed to know it is not a bad thing....

Guessing that when the heating process that creates cooling, cools off enough, she shuts down?

All I need to know is that is not another thing I don't need to fix...

chessie4905 · August 28, 2022, 10:44:57 AM

now, small dishes are passe. With Netflix, Roku, Brit Box, Disney, Hulu, etc, no need for a dish,IF you have internet., or strong wifi signal. We steamed a few Movies in evenings in Ak.

chessie4905 · August 28, 2022, 10:45:43 AM

now, small dishes are passe. With Netflix, Roku, Brit Box, Disney, Hulu, etc, no need for a dish,IF you have internet., or strong wifi signal. We steamed a few Movies in evenings in Ak.

Tedsoldbus · August 28, 2022, 11:41:28 AM

I agree Chessie, but we still like to see BBC news and a few other non streaming channels. And don't forget the bonus of endless episodes of my 400 pound life and Real Housewives of Los Angeles and the pimple popper!

We are about to dump it. Also finally got her parents to quit trying to reach us on the home phone. Got rid of that. $15 dollars here, $22 there. It all adds up.

We don't turn on the TV in the bus but we are not full timing. I play guitar, look at the bus a lot, and Rita uses WiFi for her Real Estate business as needed, but then shuts it OFF. Reads a book.
Any bus trip is an escape from electron bombardment. I don't even keep up with BCM or BGM when on the road, but our trips are only a week or two long at the most.

dtcerrato · August 28, 2022, 11:52:48 AM

Just purchased a $199 4.5 cu. ft. fridge/freezer from HD. It's a Magic Chef and of coarse made in China. Draws 1.3A when running. It's for our Camp Malemute tiny home in AK. We like the absorption frige/freezer in the bus. Most of our conversion is 12VDC & LP. The diesel heaters we added aren't as popular when we added them as The difference between LP @ 3.50/gal.vs. diesel @ 5.50/gal. Oh & LP stayed @ 3.50/gal. through the whole fuel roller coaster. Go figure!

luvrbus · August 30, 2022, 01:55:53 PM

Quote from: dtcerrato on August 28, 2022, 11:52:48 AM
Just purchased a $199 4.5 cu. ft. fridge/freezer from HD. It's a Magic Chef and of coarse made in China. Draws 1.3A when running. It's for our Camp Malemute tiny home in AK. We like the absorption frige/freezer in the bus. Most of our conversion is 12VDC & LP. The diesel heaters we added aren't as popular when we added them as The difference between LP @ 3.50/gal.vs. diesel @ 5.50/gal. Oh & LP stayed @ 3.50/gal. through the whole fuel roller coaster. Go figure!

Took the coach out for a run and filled it with fuel it's been a while since I bought fuel damn $559.92 for 121 gals of fuel

dtcerrato · August 30, 2022, 04:04:11 PM

Quote from: luvrbus on August 30, 2022, 01:55:53 PM

Took the coach out for a run and filled it with fuel it's been a while since I bought fuel damn $559.92 for 121 gals of fuel

We're getting close to pulling the plug on Alaska. I hate the thought of the return fuel expense. Outside of the great summer temps up here this trip involved very little "vacationing". We completed the mission of having something comfortable enough here if we decide to fly rather than drive the bus. Damned fuel cost has the priorities of earlier times all flip flopped.
The bus sat right where it's at since we pulled in. Did a couple camp out overnights with the toad to curb the expenditures. Figuring hugging in on 4 grand to get to home base - fuel only... Wifey flew back home over a month ago so it's a long solo trip home. Gonna leave the toad up here so hoping for some better fuel economy. We're gonna take in the Nappanee IN rally on the return home to FL. Hope it's issue free. No wife no dog - what's a man to do?

chessie4905 · August 30, 2022, 06:13:49 PM

we are in Ohio KOA tonight. Home to Pa. tomorrow. Looks like diesel back up. A lot of $5.38 every where. Don't remember such a consistent price. Probably Labor Day price jack.

CrabbyMilton · August 31, 2022, 04:00:06 AM

It will be interesting how that new all electric J4500 will pan out. I would imagine since it's built on the same J4500 platform, they could repower it with diesel if they don't like it. Same with these over the road trucks but time will tell with those too.