I have recently purchased a 2017 VX with the rear 220 volt power point. Can I run the Engel 40 litre on it effectively? Gave it a short run today without any problems but I am concerned about flattening the battery. Given that it cuts out as soon as the ignition turns off this wouldn’t seem to be a great problem unless base camping. Am I better off just using the 12 volt in the rear seat console? I have rigged both up to use as necessary. I am aware that a dual battery system is probably the ideal solution.
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Running the fridge on 220/240V is not very efficient. as you are converting the 12v up then back down for the 12v compressor in the fridge. Better to run it on 12volts.. but you should really put in a heavy gauge line to the rear for the fridge, say 8 gauge figure 8 cable (50 amps) so you do not get too much voltage drop. It must have a fuse fitted close to where you take it off the battery. the fridge will pull at least 6 amps at start up, so use a 10 amp fuse. If you want it switched off with the ignition then switch it with a relay.
Save the 240v for when you have a power point.Steve
2007 Prado 120 D4D 6 spd, 25/40cm lift ARB OME, snorkel, Brown Davis sump guard, Pirelli ATRs (Road), Cooper ST maxx (off Road), ARB lockers & compressor, Overkill rock sliders, dual D27F Optima Yelowtops, Ctek D250, 130A alternator, breathers, GME TX3440, Yaesu FT-857D, Buscomm Highlander 8 multitap or ATAS antenna, ARB Fridge. (VK2FSVN)
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Originally posted by mattwest03 View PostHey, new to the group.
I know its an old thread but has anyone replaced the inverter in the back of the Prado (220V and 100W) to a larger one like 500W?
I'm not saying it couldn't be done but you'd need a second, deep cycle battery, a battery isolator and very heavy cabing between the additional battery and inverter.
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