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Ep146 - How Long Will a Battery Run your Fridge

February 03, 2025 • Snowys Outdoors

The cold, hard maths behind keeping your camp food chilled!

From battery capacity and power consumption to solar solutions and real-world runtime – Ben and Lauren crunch the numbers on vehicle-based fridge systems. Tune in as they break down lithium vs lead-acid setups, calculate usable amp hours, and provide practical examples so you can keep your camping fridge running efficiently in any condition.

00:00 – Intro
01:25 – How Long Will a Rover Run a Fridge For?
02:23 – The Maths: Lithium Batteries
02:56 – No. of Usable Amps / Fridge Consumption
04:08 – Examples and Circumstances
06:02 – Sealed Lead-Acid Batteries
06:25 – Solar Panels
07:43 – Summary

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