12 v fridge amps

Post by **matt** » 02 Jul 2006, 16:20

What sort on amps do the olde 12v 2 way fridges draw ??????

got an old 5 amp 12 volt CB homebase , wondering if this will run da fridge on a hook up ?

Post by **Ivorblueun** » 02 Jul 2006, 16:42

my rm212 user manual says to use 12 amp fuse but am using 10 amp without any problems, think they draw at least 8 amps min

Website · Post by **dbroada** » 02 Jul 2006, 18:29

all the fridges I've looked at are about 100W, which is 8 Amp (8 * 12 = 96)

Post by **matt** » 02 Jul 2006, 19:36

Cheers guys, havin took the expert's advice, I'll be gettin an auto cut off charger !