[Rhodes22-list] 12V refrigeration/freezers question?

[Herb Parsons]

When you introduce propane (a heavier than air gas, that accumulates in 
the bilge/bottom of the cabin, just like water) to the interior of your 
boat, you introduce a whole new set of problems. If you were to do it 
properly, you would need an enclosed storage area for the propane, and 
the refrigerator, that drains overboard. Keep

John Shulick wrote:
> Andrew,
>
>   Has anyone considered the use of a propane refrigerator? They are used in
> RV's.
> Just thinking out loud.
>
> John Shulick
>
>
> AndrewCo wrote:
>   
>> With the holiday's approaching, I'm thinking of my Rhodes 22 Christmas
>> present.
>>
>> I want to add some refrigeration.  I am trying to decide between the Waeco
>> cooler (CF-40) or Waeco Compact Compressor Cooling Kit (CS-NC-15).  Both
>> are 12V refrigeration/freezers.   
>>
>> Of course the Cooling Kit means cutting a hole into the side of the ice
>> box, permanently on the boat.  The down side is kit will vent hot air into
>> the cabin and I can’t pre-cool the ice box before I get on-board.  
>>
>> The cooler I can move from the car to the boat.  I can put the cooler
>> either in or out of the cabin.  The downside to the cooler is it takes up
>> space in the cabin and is heavy to move (~40 lbs).   Which means I’ll
>> probably leave it on the boat most of the time, but at least I have the
>> option of using it off the boat.
>>
>> Anyone have experience with these or advice?
>>
>> Regards,
>> Andrew
>>
>>
>>     
>
>   

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Herb Parsons