{"id":14144,"date":"2024-06-21T09:23:54","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T16:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=14144"},"modified":"2024-06-21T09:23:55","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T16:23:55","slug":"top-picks-for-the-best-rv-refrigerator-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/top-picks-for-the-best-rv-refrigerator-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Picks for the Best RV Refrigerator in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The time has come. Time to choose the most expensive appliance in your kitchen. But you’re finding out that appliance shopping for RVs is a whole different ball game than shopping for appliances you’ll install at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After taking an initial look at RV fridges, you’ve probably noticed one glaring difference from their residential counterparts. <\/strong>They’re expensive!<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the price tag won’t be your only obstacle. For starters, you won’t find many reviews on the best RV refrigerators available. And the reviews you do manage to find will make you wonder why you’d spend thousands of dollars on something that doesn’t last or operate as intended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All in all, this lack of reviews (good, bad, or otherwise) <\/em>makes it difficult to pinpoint the best RV fridge brands\/models. I mean, you can’t just take these retailers at their word–right? <\/em>You’ve heard the age-old advice: you can’t believe everything you read online (especially when it’s a company endorsing their own product). So, where can you find an unbiased source? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer is right here! <\/em>In this article, we’ll give you the who’s who and what’s what–sharing our top-pick fridge models and tips to take when buying your fridge. (We’ll also flesh out <\/em>why RV refrigerators are so much more expensive than residential ones). <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s the Difference between an RV Fridge and a Residential Fridge?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not only are RV refrigerators more expensive, they’re smaller and harder to find parts for, and they have a shorter life span. So why should <\/em>you invest in an RV fridge when it’s cheaper to modify your RV to fit a standard-sized fridge–giving you better bang for your buck?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honestly, a demo and reno might be a good option. But before you renovate your RV kitchen<\/a>, first, get all the facts<\/em>. Features-wise, a standard fridge and an RV refrigerator are not identical. The latter has unique features that make it specially equipped for an RV kitchen setup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Run on Multiple Power Sources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your RV (or gas absorption) fridge can run on multiple power sources. It can run on your RV battery (12V DC), shore power (120V AC), or propane (LP). This is great for when you’re boondocking and don’t have access to shore power. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low Amp Draw   <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While RV fridges can run on 12V of DC power, residential fridges need 120V.<\/strong> That’s 100 more volts you gotta come up with and a higher amperage draw. So, if you choose to make the switch, be sure you have an <\/em>RV battery<\/em><\/a> big enough to run your new fridge.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No Moving Parts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unlike residential fridges, gas absorption fridges operate based on chemical processes—not mechanical<\/strong>. The lack of moving parts means that as they’re driving down the road, fewer things are likely to shake loose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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