That dometic you have is similar to the one that friends use and like.
The Unique Appliance brand of refrigerators seem interesting but are expensive around $2300 for ~14 cu ft Great specs. But smaller. offered - 24vdc.They are reported as made in Canada.
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The LG LTCS20020 around 20 cubic feet for ~ $700 seems very affordable for the specs. It is suppose to be inverter technology 120vac.
The 387 kw a year is impressive for a 120vac refrigerator figure. Not as good as specs for Unique dc but more space, 1/3 price cheaper, and 120vac.
This is largest dc powered refrigerator can find but never heard of this brand Kodiak 17.2 cu ft no idea where it is made.
- Daily Power Consumption (24hrs) Tested at 70F Ambient: 749Wh, 29.3Ah
w/Refrigerator Temp @ 36F, Freezer Temp 0F with no door openings
- Daily Power Consumption (24hrs) Tested at 78F Ambient: 1004Wh, 39.4 Ah
w/Refrigerator Temp @ 36F, Freezer Temp 0F with no door openings
The external temp difference play a big role for energy consumed. The kodiak is around $1099 and 12vdc to 120vac adapter is around $150.00 if a person wanted use 120vac. The consumption will no doubt go up. The shipping is high around $500-$600.
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this guy offers complete RICH branded solar panels batteries and various refrigerators Again high priced shipping. his complete systems are expensive in my opinion.
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”Solar power is not just for rich people.” ?? we want to miser every penny when checking ROI…don’t we? I can’t bring myself to add up total for my emergency system as it is a nickel - dime thing like doing anything else. if sat down and did a complete pricing beforehand might never have done it. About like building custom motorcycle everything is $100 or more for each piece…. Not really just seems that way. ?
My Conclusion: I don’t think the Unique refrigerator is worth 3x price of LG model or 2x price of Kodiak. Do you? The kodiak is larger and cheaper then the Unique Appliance. The LG is the largest at 20 cu ft and cheapest initial purchase ~$700 price but it is 120vac which needs inverter. I certainly see off grid wattage consumption going way up unless home climate temps are controlled for refrigerator location with air conditioning. That off grid guy on youtube seems to love his lg refrigerator.
I think we need to see more specific made solar dc appliances. ….. in the future.
