RV & camping: how many watts they use
Rooftop RV air conditioners, 12 V fridges and water pumps. The biggest draw here is the rv air conditioner at about 1,600 W; the smallest is the portable fridge at about 50 W.
| Portable fridge12 V | 5035–100 | — | 0.5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RV air conditioner120 V | 1,6001,300–2,000 | 3,000 | 7.7 |
| RV water pump12 V | 5025–80 | — | 0.03 |
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