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supercub
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Jul 20, 2014

Refrigerator Safety Device

I just finished the install of my Absorption Refrigeration Protective RV Control. I think this is one of the most important installations I've done to my RV...........especially from a safety stand point. Anyone that is concerned about refrigerator fires should take a look at this device. The installation was NOT difficult....but did take a few hours......I installed the unit with a indicator inside the motor home, so running the wires was the most time consuming. I'm sure the installation where the indicator is in the access compartment for the rear of the refrigerator would be much faster. www.arprv.com is where you can read all about it. Spend a little time looking over the website, it's loaded with information, and I think you'll agree, this is a good device to have. I know I'll sleep better knowing I have an extra bit of safety. Next step is to install a fire extinguisher to cover all bases. By the way, Paul at ARPrv was very helpful, you contact him via email or phone.
Brian
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  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    Nov 08, 2014
    Wish I'd had it several years ago when I forgot to turn mine off when parked on a steep driveway overnight as it would have saved me from having to put in a Amish cooling unit. Installed it this summer while a FMCA in Redmond.
  • ronfisherman's avatar
    ronfisherman
    Moderator
    Nov 08, 2014
    divebobber wrote:
    Hi guys. I see that this thread is 3 months old but hope you'll get this. I have a 1989 Bigfoot truck camper with a Dometic RM2401 refrigerator. The fridge is manually lit with a push-button piezo lighter. Will the Absorption Refrigeration Protective RV Control work on this type of fridge? if not, maybe I need to get a new fridge? What do you think? Thanks, Bob

    The ARP controls power to the control board. If you fridge does not have a control board the ARP will not work. Check out link above for installation of the ARP.
  • divebobber's avatar
    divebobber
    Explorer
    Nov 08, 2014
    Hi guys. I see that this thread is 3 months old but hope you'll get this. I have a 1989 Bigfoot truck camper with a Dometic RM2401 refrigerator. The fridge is manually lit with a push-button piezo lighter. Will the Absorption Refrigeration Protective RV Control work on this type of fridge? if not, maybe I need to get a new fridge? What do you think? Thanks, Bob
  • Dennis_M_M's avatar
    Dennis_M_M
    Explorer
    Jul 20, 2014
    supercub wrote:
    Dennis, when I was talking to Mac the fire guy about extinguishers, he said he had one of the APRrv controls installed on his refrigerator. From what I had previously read and hearing this from Mac, convinced me this was the way to go.
    Brian


    Thanks, that may just make the decision for me!
  • stugpanzer's avatar
    stugpanzer
    Explorer
    Jul 20, 2014
    Excellent topic. I think this will be a mod that I will do soon as well.

    Thanks for the post!
  • supercub's avatar
    supercub
    Explorer
    Jul 20, 2014
    Dennis, when I was talking to Mac the fire guy about extinguishers, he said he had one of the APRrv controls installed on his refrigerator. From what I had previously read and hearing this from Mac, convinced me this was the way to go.
    Brian

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