I'm looking at adding frig/freezer to my existing ice box. This is my thought process;
-add insulation as needed to the existing box as well as a lid seal.
-install a freezer capable conversion unit, air cooled but probably with the newer electronic controlled system like what Isotherm offers for power efficiency
- later install enough solar panels to my hard dodger and davets to run the system.
I use the boat mostly for day sailing but plan on weekend trips with a couple week long trips with the fam. We have been a camping family in the past with campers/motorhomes and I was informed that refrigeration is required by the boss. I currently have a 4 battery (lead acid/deep cycle) coach bank and a large inverter (can't remember the size but it will run the microwave). Engine alternator is aftermarket and I believe a 44 amp unit.
I am pondering the freezer option to leave the unit on when in slip with several gallon jugs of water frozen to keep the box cold when day sailing and supplement the refer system when out for longer to keep the run time down.
This seams to make sense. Whats your thoughts and what brand do you recommend? It seams Isotherm is the leading brand with Norcold being in the lower.
-add insulation as needed to the existing box as well as a lid seal.
-install a freezer capable conversion unit, air cooled but probably with the newer electronic controlled system like what Isotherm offers for power efficiency
- later install enough solar panels to my hard dodger and davets to run the system.
I use the boat mostly for day sailing but plan on weekend trips with a couple week long trips with the fam. We have been a camping family in the past with campers/motorhomes and I was informed that refrigeration is required by the boss. I currently have a 4 battery (lead acid/deep cycle) coach bank and a large inverter (can't remember the size but it will run the microwave). Engine alternator is aftermarket and I believe a 44 amp unit.
I am pondering the freezer option to leave the unit on when in slip with several gallon jugs of water frozen to keep the box cold when day sailing and supplement the refer system when out for longer to keep the run time down.
This seams to make sense. Whats your thoughts and what brand do you recommend? It seams Isotherm is the leading brand with Norcold being in the lower.