Question Residential Fridge on 110v shore power

[Marine 106]

Hello, New to the forum, not to RVing. I will be purchaing a 2020 Dutch Star (also my first class A) with residential fridge. If I buy correct "dog bone", will I be able to run fridge on 110v 20A circuit with 10GA cord? This is assuming I do not have access to the fridge power cord.
TIA for reply's

 

[Neal]

Yes but you have to set the inverter/charger appropriately or at least verify. If you try to pull too many amps it could pop the breaker on your source. Yeah, done that!

 

[osuallen]

If you are connecting to a GFCI outlet or protected circuit - be aware that RV's do not work and play well with GFCI shore power.

 

[rjshiflet49]

We have done that for years in our driveway and never had an issue. We use that refrigerator for "overflow" from the house when family is coming in plus we keep it stocked for travel and it becomes like a convenience store if we run out of mustard or catsup or other items like that.

 

[d23haynes57]

I would suggest that if parking at home you have a proper 50-amp 2 leg receptacles installed for it. Not only will you be running the fridge but will also need power for battery charging and even supporting other small loads in the rig. Besides the basic power availability, a proper receptacle circuit also ensures safety for equipment grounding and allows for use of AC and heat, everything at will. Even a 30-amp single leg is a compromise situation. Yes, many have gotten away with the adapters. I know a few that did not and the results were not good. If you must, make sure that 20 amp is a dedicated circuit and is not part of a receptacle path with outlets before it.
At the risk of being obnoxious, consider the cost of having the circuit installed as to a tank or 2 of fuel. Fuel cost alone nearing $1/mile and genny near gallon/hour. RV's in storage often do not have options. For at home, the receptacle is a very good investment. If you really can't afford it, maybe this RV is not the best idea.