House Refrigerator VS RV Refrigerator
Been looking at new 5th wheel trailers about half coming with house refrigerator (110 volt only) and the other half coming with large RV refrigerator (propane, 110 volt). Not sure if going with a h...
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wa8yxm wrote:
RV fridge: Can run on Gas or electric, Not as good in super hot weather.. Some folks worry about fire since Gas is a fire (Very small and controlled one) and there is flamable chemicals in the cooling loop.
Residential fridge: Just got done reading a food safety article
Without power food remains safe for up to 4 hours if you keep the door closed (Always thought it was 8) Freezers last a bit longer.
Frankly I know there are Absorption cooling units that have been operating longer than I have been operating (Breathing air, I'm a Beatles Song,, If you can figure out my age from that. You are likely in the same age group) and they have never even been serviced beyond routine cleaning.
I trust the RV fridge.. and if it does catch Fire.. Nationwide's problem.
You are correct, I have a cabin that has no electrical service but does have propane service. We use a Servel Propane fridge that is from the 50's? I would guess. Still works perfectly and keeps the fridge cold even in 100+ temps inside the cabin. Too bad modern absorption fridges won't even last a 10th of that amount of time or work nearly as well.
Adam
