Can Rich Solar 200W Panel Kit Power Dometic CFX Fridge On Weekend Trip?
Updated 08/07/2025 | Published 07/14/2025
Question:
Is the RS37VR big enough to power my Dometic CFX fridge on a weekend trip?
asked by: Jerald
Expert Reply:
Hey Jerald, the Rich Solar 200W Kit # RS37VR will give you enough solar to keep up with a Dometic fridge and basic 12V loads over a weekend. In ideal sun, it’ll produce 10–11 amps/hour, or ~50–60Ah per day. That’s close to what a Dometic pulls per day in moderate temps. But since you have a battery with stored power, the solar is just there to replenish what the fridge and 12v loads pull. So you will be just fine with this setup, but you won't have a lot of excess battery capacity to spare!
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Rich Solar RV Solar Charging Kit w/ 1 Panel - 12V - 200 Watts
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Andrew N.
8/7/2025
Hey Jerald, how did the Rich Solar 200W Kit work out for your weekend trip with the Dometic fridge? I'm curious to know if it kept everything running smoothly for you!