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ipeltier
Explorer
May 29, 2017

Do you leave your fridge door open?

Our previous fifth wheel did not have an island, and I was able to leave the fridge and freezer doors open while the rig was in storage for months. The fridge stayed dry and fresh-smelling. The island in our new 5th wheel butts against the fridge door when the slides are retracted, so leaving the fridge door open is not possible. I'm concerned that over time this will cause an odor problem in the fridge. Anyone have a solution?

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  • Trackrig's avatar
    Trackrig
    Explorer II
    May 29, 2017
    The doors only need to be open a little ways, but it sounds like a PP design.

    Bill
  • NMDriver's avatar
    NMDriver
    Explorer
    May 29, 2017
    Would changing the door from left to right or visa versa opening help. Most frig doors are reversible and you only need a small space open. Of course baking soda inside helps with odors.
  • DutchmenSport's avatar
    DutchmenSport
    Explorer
    May 29, 2017
    You are absolutely correct, that if you close up the refrigerator, in a short while it will smell bad. Is there any way you can remove the doors of the refrigerator/freezer when not in use long term? The only other solution is to move the Island.

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