Camping fridge/generator question

sasafaris · Post by **sasafaris** » Thu Mar 17, 2016 2:00 pm

I have a Snomaster 12/220v 40 litre fridge/freezer and have just been given a like new Yamaha ET600a Generator which I am getting serviced.
Not being too technically minded, I am trying to establish whether this little genny will power the fridge.
Any assistance will be appreciated.

Stef · Post by **Stef** » Thu Mar 17, 2016 2:17 pm

Should not be an issue; what is the rating of the gennie?

Check the current draw of the fridge on 220V (in the manual or on fridge sticker); should be minimal. Gennie must be able to supply that current (Amps)

keithcalitz1 · Post by **keithcalitz1** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 8:20 am

If the generator can supply mor than 10A you will not have a issue

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isinyoni · Post by **isinyoni** » Mon Mar 21, 2016 10:01 am

That snomaster will draw up to 20 (possibly even 25amp) each time the compressor kicks in and will then revert to between 2.5 and 5amp.

The genie plus cables and connectors will need to handle that <25amp load.

sasafaris · Post by **sasafaris** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 9:31 am

Thanks Guys, tested the fridge against the genny and it does not have enough juice

Post by **Mud Dog** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:07 pm

You could install a dual battery system and use the genny to top up the charge in the 2nd battery (with a 220v charger if your genny doesn't have a 12V DC output but you would still need a 12V DC controller or charger for that). Gennies are heavy, noisy and take up a lot of space, so the overlanding guys prefer the use of solar panels to supplement the charging of the 2nd battery. (You'll find a lot of discussion and info about this on the forum.)

Hope you get sorted without too much hassle.

ChrisF · Post by **ChrisF** » Thu Mar 24, 2016 6:29 pm

Mud Dog wrote:You could install a dual battery system and use the genny to top up the charge in the 2nd battery (with a 220v charger if your genny doesn't have a 12V DC output but you would still need a 12V DC controller or charger for that). Gennies are heavy, noisy and take up a lot of space, so the overlanding guys prefer the use of solar panels to supplement the charging of the 2nd battery. (You'll find a lot of discussion and info about this on the forum.)

Hope you get sorted without too much hassle.

Like the way you think :

1) power the fridge from a battery (preferably a second battery)

2) charge the second battery from the alternator while driving - typically with a dc-dc charger, the 12A HCDP unit comes to mind.

3) solar panels ARE the prefered choice to keep the second battery charged in camp - no noise to upset the neighbours ....

4) when all else fails, use the genny to charge the second battery.

cprinsloo · Post by **cprinsloo** » Thu Mar 24, 2016 7:38 pm

Gennys in a campsite / in the wild are from the devil.....

Sorry if I offend, but that's my view and I'll stick to it. Listened to one in Kaudom, absolutely not on.

Cheers,

C

ChrisF · Post by **ChrisF** » Thu Mar 24, 2016 8:09 pm

cprinsloo wrote:Gennys in a campsite / in the wild are from the devil.....

Sorry if I offend, but that's my view and I'll stick to it. Listened to one in Kaudom, absolutely not on.

Cheers,

C

SURE most on this forum AGREE with you .....

thankfully a solar panel and regulator now costs a lot less than a genny

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