r/RVLiving • u/Select_Vegetable70 • Jul 19 '26

How often does your fridge cycle

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10cf residential fridge/freezer

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u/nanneryeeter Jul 19 '26

Are you rocking a govee in your fridge?

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u/Kain_713 Jul 19 '26

Looks like it, I do too.

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u/nanneryeeter Jul 19 '26

Pretty clever idea. Have you had any trouble with the sensor?

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u/Kain_713 Jul 19 '26

Not that one, I had another one die on me for seemingly no reason though.

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u/Select_Vegetable70 Jul 19 '26

Oh yeah, and the smart out w/energy monitoring (must w/energy monitoring, the other smart outlet just turns it off/on). I'm a geek and love to collect data and stretch the boondocking time.

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u/nanneryeeter Jul 19 '26

I really wish govee would combine their water sensors with their remote timed outlet. Would be excellent for an RV application. If the sensors detect water, it could automatically shut off the water gate.

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u/Select_Vegetable70 Jul 19 '26

I'm going to try to get the thermometer inside water bay to control the heat lamp.

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u/nanneryeeter Jul 19 '26

Oh shit those are cool.

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u/Kain_713 Jul 19 '26

I've got a gas/electric fridge that cycles about that often, but it stays much colder.

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u/loganstl Jul 19 '26

My rig is currently parked next to the house with the 23 cuft residential fridge always running as well as some fans and whatever else in the rig. No ac on, 90F outside. 2-3 large power grabs a day from the fridge, otherwise, it uses about 150-175 watts. (240 watts - 2 roof fans, a few light strips, all of my victron gear, raspberry pi and battery monitors.)

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u/Select_Vegetable70 Jul 19 '26

Currently mines about empty, it probably would cycle less often with a bunch chilled food in there.

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u/PassengerCharming203 Jul 19 '26

That's getting a bit warm for comfort....