newer absorption fridge
From the owners manual printed in 2011 for a Domestic RM1320 4-door 12cu ft refrigerator: 1)"To ensure proper leveling,the vehicle needs to be comfortable to live in(no noticeable sloping of floor or...
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dezolen wrote:
Jeez, do people run out and shut their fridge off every time they climb a hill while driving? Not? Some 5th wheels have AC mounted on highly sloped roofs from the factory and seem to work fine. No diff than fridge. Ran my fridge in 5th wheel on steep driveway when in storage for 5 years with no issues.
There is a BIG difference.
A/C Units have compressors...RV absorption fridges do NOT.
They rely on 'gravitational flow' which can be disrupted when operating off-level when stationary.
While in transit....not a concern (See #2 above)
As for running your fridge off level while in storage and no issues......bet the current owner isn't saying that.
Off level operation inhibits proper gravity flow of coolant mixture (Ammonia, hydrogen, water and sodium chromate---anti-rust inhibitor)
The rust inhibitor overheats and crystallizes. When it crystallizes it attaches to the inside of tubing. This plaque causes more issues with flow, more overheating, more build up which results in blockage and that leads to insufficient cooling until cooling unit stops working.
Off level stationary operation causes damage which is accumulative and permanent.
You did cause permanent damage...even if you were unaware of it at the time. You just got rid of RV before it became apparent
