These 12 volt RV fridges cool your items using a refrigerant that’s first pressurized. The pressurized refrigerant gets hot and is then cooled in a set of fins where it condenses into a liquid. The liquid is then passed through a small office and vaporizes back to a liquid.

How long will a 12 volt battery run a 12V refrigerator?

The average 12V fridge (1.6 to 2.5 Cubic feet) uses about 1.3 Ah of energy per hour. At this rate of energy usage, a 12V-100Ah battery can power a 12V fridge for about 3 days before the battery is completely discharged.

Will a 12V fridge drain my car battery?

Conclusion. There is absolutely no question – a fridge cooler will drain you car battery. On average, fridge coolers will draw 4.5A at 12V. As they are thermostatically regulated, you can expect the compressor to be running about 25% of the time.