When we go on a trip we turn on the inverter main switch (outside), turn on the inverter control/display module (inside), turn on our residential fridge and use as normal from that point on. The inverter and batteries provide enough power for the fridge while we travel, which can be up to 7 hrs at a time. We’ve never boondocked or dry camped and used the fridge, so I don’t know just how long the batteries would last without shore/generator power....probably depends on usage. The fridge uses almost no power most of the time, but uses a lot I would guess when the compressor and fan kick on. The only other draw I can think of are like the lights when you open the door and the LED display. When we are done with a trip we make sure we turn off the inverter main switch in the outdoor compartment, because even if the fridge is off the inverter control/display module draws enough power itself to eventually drain the batteries.