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My Norcold DE-461 refrigerator/freezer conked out on my 2001 Santego 380. That unit is out of production as is its replacement. It was a 12V/120V system. I found a 12vdc/120vac Vitrifrio that might fit. But I ave also seen some straight 12vdc untis that might fit and are sinificantly less expensive. Any thoughts on going with a 12vdc system only. Here is my thinking about only having 12dc.
-When I am on shore power at the dock the battery charger will keep the batteries up
-When I wm cruising without gen running, engine altenator will keep the batteries up
-When I am cruising or at anchor with the gen running, the battery charger will keep the batteries up
Is it worth the extra expense for the 12vdc/120vac refrigerator?

Rsimmons wrote:Source of the post -When I am on shore power at the dock the battery charger will keep the batteries up

Consider what may happen if the shore power goes out while you are away, also as a sales consideration later on down the road. I guess if you have a large battery bank then it could work for many situations.

Check out Nova Kool. They use the same compressor as the Vitrifrio, but may have a little better pricing. Kinda like the difference between a Chevy and a Cadillac. Nova Kool RFU-8220 is a direct fit replacement for the old Nocold DE-461 and is 12vdc/120vac Also their RFU-9000 also replace the old norcold.

I'm a vitrifrigo fan!! and do agree with the above post by bud37 .