[Richard]

You are going to be a great addition to this merry band. Thank you so much for giving some background, for it will help us target our answers to your experience level.

Good luck on your purchase and trip home.

If the coach batts are MIA, and you plan on LiPo in the future, then I would put one or two lead acid batts in there for temp duty. That’s enough to power the fridge while on the road until you get your long term electrical system sorted out and installed.