how do you switch over to power the fridge and outlets to work when its not plugged in?

Asked by Ronny Nov 11, 2014 at 12:20 PM about the 1986 Chevrolet Chevy Van

Question type: General

want to be able to keep the fridge cold when driving down the road.

2 Answers

If you mean a 'fridge that runs on 120 volts in an RV..plugged in to a power source at a RV Park... you can't. Not unless you have a rectifier that will produce that 120 volts from engine alternator, and those things really strain an alternator and only will put out a very few amps@120 V and then only when the engine rpm's are high.... or a 120V generator, an Onan or the equivalent with it's own engine that will have to run while driving. Some of those refrigerators in RV's will run on 120 Volts or propane.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    John Saffrahn
    Reputation
    510
  • #2
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    430
  • #3
    Paul
    Reputation
    350
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Astro Cargo
3 listings starting at $8,800
Used Dodge RAM Van
1 listing
Used GMC Vandura
1 listing
Used Ford Transit Cargo
37 Great Deals out of 1,212 listings starting at $9,499

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.