Old-Biscuit wrote:
Sez Hoo! wrote:
Sounds like we are getting into a Ford vs Chevy debate. To each his own. A residential fridge is not something I would choose. As for the RV being perfectly level to operate, I don't believe that is true anymore. I park on slope for days when I visit my dad. The fridge works just fine on gas or electric.
You do realize that the damage from off-level operation is accumulative.
Sorta like clogging arteries......everything is just fine until one day.....WHAM! But unlike clogged arteries, blockage in cooling unit is permanent and non-reversible.
You see...absorption fridges work by means of gravity. When operated off-level insufficient fluid flow to absorb the heat occurs.....causes overheating which causes 'plating' which builds up interrupting the flow which causes more overheating, more plating, more interruption of flow etc. etc. etc. until cooling unit DIES!
So please do not spread the rumor that off-level operation is OK.
It is one of the main reasons absorption fridges stop working.
Accumulative damage occurs every time....and it is Permanent.
I agree in general but it's no longer necessary to use surveyor's equipment to level your rig. generally speaking if the occupants of the RV are comfy (not rolling out of bed, etc) then the frig is good to go.
