Hello, I have a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid my question I want to ask about that vehicle is I'm going to put a mini fridge in the back and run it off the power supply in the front of the car in the console. in the manual for the mini fridge it says,; the refrigerator is only applied with power supply of single-phase alternating current of 115 volt through 60hz. we're going to make a heat shield so we don't have to worry about it getting hot in the car while I run it it will only be for a few hours here and there, while I Drive around homemade product that I make. My concern is with the power usage & the hybrid system battery. would having a separate battery be smart? or should I be OK to run the fridge for a couple hours every once in awhile without hurting the battery? Thanks so much I appreciate any assistance.... Tif Pinneo

Asked by Tiffany Jun 04, 2013 at 06:11 PM about the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid AWD

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kbro answered 11 years ago

it wont affect the the hybrid battery. It will run down the 12 volt battery. If you could find a way to keep the motor running then it would be fine the alternator will keep the battery charged. but with out the motor running it will drain it.

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Ashley answered 6 years ago

I have an 2008 Ford escape xlt. Can I do the same? What will I need to not damagemy car?

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F_O_R answered 6 years ago

You need to find out what amps the device uses. Once you know that you can get an idea of how long it can run without the engine running. Most likely you would need an auxiliary battery(s) and a battery isolater.

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Ashley answered 6 years ago

Thank you. I actually only need it while the car runs, but I will do my research. Thank you again.

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F_O_R answered 6 years ago

That is different. As long as it does not draw too much power for the alternator you should be OK.

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