Interesting Tidbit Regarding RV Refrigerators
Every so often we'll see posts on this forum on the subject of running our refrigerators on propane while traveling. I'm one of those who does that. Many others leave theirs turned off and offer valid...
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Since there is no such thing as a perfect insulating material, the interior of a refrigerator and freezer will be warmer than their beginning temperatures after some period of time with the cooling system turned off. The amount of temperature rise will be dependent on the length of time, the ambient temperature, the quality of the insulation and the mass of food inside of the refrigerator and freezer. A full refrigerator or freezer will warm up more slowly than one that is nearly empty.
Bottles of frozen water in the refrigerator section will melt and help keep that section's temperature lower. Bottles of frozen water in the freezer adds to the mass of cold material, which helps, but less than in the refrigerator. Ice cream will likely melt over an 8 hour period with 100 degree ambient temperatures.
Bottles of frozen water in the refrigerator section will melt and help keep that section's temperature lower. Bottles of frozen water in the freezer adds to the mass of cold material, which helps, but less than in the refrigerator. Ice cream will likely melt over an 8 hour period with 100 degree ambient temperatures.
