How Many Watts Do I Need to Run a Furrion 12V 10-cu ft Fridge?

Updated 11/02/2026 | Published 11/01/2026

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Rich Solar RV Solar Charging Kit w/ 1 Panel - 12V - 200 Watts

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Rich Solar RV Solar Charging Kit w/ 2 Panels - 12V - 400 Watts

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$642.32

Question:

Hey Folks, Hope youre having a great weekend. My question regarding the Rich Solar 200W Panel Kit is can it Provide Sufficient power to keep 2 100AH batteries charged to power a Furrion 10 CU Ft 12v Fridge among other 12v lights etc? I currently only have 1 deep cycle AGM battery but hope to swap it out for 2 Lithium 100 AH batteries. I also currently have a WFCO converter and plan to replace it with the WFCO Auto Detect Converter and Charger. I have a 2021 Keystone Sprinter 27ML 5th Wheel which has a Solar Prep Port on the front outside the battery compartment. Im not sure that port will be of any help in this situation. We primarily camp where shore power is available but would like to know we could stop somewhere else enroute to our next campground and still keep the fridge cold. Thanks for any advice you can provide including suggesting a better idea. We dont yet have the fridge but are determined to replace this Dometic Absorption Fridge which is awfully inefficient. We generally camp for a minimum of 4 nights and our food is normally on the brink of spoil by the time we pack up to come home.

asked by: Kirk L

Expert Reply:

Hi Kirk,

The Rich Solar Charging Kit w/1 Panel part # RS37VR paired with two lithium batteries is would easily be able to provide enough energy to keep a 10-cu ft Furrion 12V fridge cold at night and while traveling. If you're planning on stopping for multiple nights without shore power, I would recommend upgrading to 400W from 200W.

A 10-cu. ft Furrion 12V fridge uses 1,080Wh/day and a 200W solar system would put out 700Wh/day in favorable sunlight. While the Rich Solar 400W setup puts out 1,400Wh/day in favorable sunlight and would be able to keep the fridge cold all day without shore power and the 200W system could only cover travel or nighttime but not full time. The Rich Solar 400W Solar Charging Kit # RS97VR has two 200W panels and a 40A MPPT controller that increases efficiency and leaves the possibility of expanding and adding more panels later on. Of course you'll also want to be able to use your lights and other small appliances as well which works better with the 400W system.

How often are you guys on the road camping?

expert reply by: Claire H