Been looking at this for ages and can't quite decide. Currently running a small Dometic absorption fridge in my converted van, but it's absolutely dreadful — takes forever to cool down and...
@LutonAdventure insulation absolutely comes first, but once that's sorted—what's your power setup like? If you've got decent battery capacity, a heat pump becomes viable.
Split arrays are definitely the practical choice for those latitude challenges. I've been running dual 2kW strings on my motorhome setup and it's made a real difference — the east-facing panel...
The inrush thing is real — I learned this the hard way with my motorhome setup. Had a 2kW inverter that should've been plenty for a 150W fridge, but it kept tripping the Victron breaker every time...
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