New to all this, checklist

Thank you for the check list.  I have never owned or towed an RV.  I am very disapointed in the paperwork that I got.  I was so overwhelmed when I picked up my R-Pod 179 that I cannot remember the walk through...  I will look this over and get back to you if I may...  Sincerely TerriSchleiss

I will try running on the battery this weekend when we go for our anniversary to beaver creek valley state park. Cold and rainy but that's ok we can find something to do.

We just did a 4000 mile trip and ran the fridge on lp when on the move no problems.

Thanks for the suggestions, I've added them into my list.   I think the TV would be capable of running the fridge on 12v, if it weren't already running every other possible electronic device during travel.  Dvd, 2 Lcd screens, xbox, sat nav, multiple phone chargers etc...  The car has every possible electronic distraction in it, and the kids stock up on screen time since we have a no electronics policy once we reach camp.  

I think most people run their fridge on propane whenever not hooked up to shore power.  Unless you know your TV can provide enough amps to run the fridge (very iffy) there is really never a reason to run the fridge on 12v except when going through some tunnels on the east coast and on some ferries.

Many larger RVs have fridges that only work on propane or 120v.  Battery power is not an option.  In the opinion of many people, propane power is safe at gas stations when filling up.  Else you'd probably run across a lot of flaming filling stations or burnt out hulks. Not to mention a lot of signs saying "TURN OFF PROPANE APPLIANCES".

One of the major reasons for not running the fridge on 12v is that unless you are positive your TV provides the amps out the Bargman, you can quickly end up with a dead pod battery and/or even a dead TV battery, especially if you forget to switch to propane for a lunch or dinner stop of more than an hour or two.

TT