Powering 3way Dometic via 12v from Tow Vehicle - Lithium Battery Updat

Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 05, 2022 at 10:54
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Hi all, I have posted a similar question about this but it was about powering the 3way fridge directly from the tow vehicle. Things have changed a bit for me and theoretically, tech has also evolved some so I would like to repose my question and get some opinions on why I am wrong :)

I understand, running 3way fridges on 12V directly from house batteries while travelling was a big no no in the past due to the high current draw (around 16A) and the limited battery capacity and recharge profiles of AGM batteries; but what about now with lithium. What would be the biggest concern about running the 3way via 12v while the battery was being fed by a 40A DCDC charger from the tow vehicle while travelling and switching it over to gas when setup is done?

Car wiring
6 B&S with 50A midi fuse on positive line connected to a 200A normally open 12v Relay (with 6mm terminal lugs) circuit closed by Micro2 Fuse tap. 4mtr 6 B&S cable to rear of tow vehicle with weatherproof 50A Anderson plug.

Caravan
3mtr 6 B&S cable from drawbar to ITECHDCDC40 DCDC charger, charging the house battery, an ITECH120X 12V 120Ah lithium battery. 3way Dometic Fridge, connected to 40A midi fuse on positive line via bus bars with bluetooth monitored shunt.
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