newer absorption fridge

charlessfolly wrote:
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 walls)."
2)"When the vehicle is moving ,the leveling is not critical,as the rolling and pitching movement of the vehicle will pass to either side of level,keeping the liquid ammonia from accumulating in the evaporator tubing."
3)"The first automatic defrost reduction cooling unit cycle begins 60 hours after turning on the refrigerator,and will last approximately 120 minutes.(repeats every 48hours)"
4)"When the refrigerator's temporary gas lockout is connected,the LP gas operation will automatically be locked out for a period of 15 minutes when the engine is switched off.This will prevent LP gas operation e.g. when stopping at a refueling station."
5)"The automatic Low Ambient Control(LAC) ensures trouble-free operation in low ambient temperatures (e.g.below 50°F)."
6)"The refrigerator is equipped with a heater tape wrapped around the water valve and outlet water tube.During cold weather operation below 32°/0°C the automatic temperature switch will turn the heater tape on automatically.
Interesting info on leveling and traveling with fridge running.Automatic defrost-who knew?The last two points imply below freezing operation-good news for fulltimers.
I'd like to know if this is new to the industry or am I really that far out of date on recent rv technology?

This is ONLY on your specific model refer except the heat tape system on the icemaker. The heat tape for Dometic Icemakers has been standard for years and is the cause of crystalizing the plastic water line and then leaking. The ambient is on a few select models also. I like it when a RV'er actually READS his operators manual. Amazing what good info you can get by doing that. Doug