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Entirelynutz
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Dec 04, 2014

Cold weather refrigerator question

I've been reading where folks suggest keeping the refrigerator compartment warm to protect the refrigeration chemicals. I'm not really sure what they are talking about. I'm getting ready for a winter camping trip. I've blocked the top two vent holes as suggested. I was planning on putting a light bulb in the compartment for warmth while we are connected to street power. What do folks do while traveling? If the refrigerator is running on propane, does that generate adequate heat in the compartment?
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  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    Dec 04, 2014
    If the propane burner (or electric elements) cannot generate enough heat when it's below freezing the absorption cycle will not work... cool. If your refer stops cooling you need to block most of the cold air from getting in or add a light bulb to warm the back of the refer up. Unless you are traveling a long way, I would not worry about it MAYBE not working.

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