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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ScottG wrote:
I accidentally turned my fridge off before a 2 hour trip in 70 degree whether. The contents were noticeably warm upon our arrival.
They just don't stay cold that long on their own.
There is something seriously wrong with your frig. The seals are probably failing as any frig that can't hold its cold for a few hours, actually for a lot of hours, is defective. If you keep the door closed and adding a couple of Blue Ice containers helps, can keep everything under 40 degrees for at least 24 hours.
We are shopping for a new Class C and I have looked at literally dozens of RV's and guess what? Every one of them has this or a very similar sticker prominently posted, (Take note of the first paragraph):
Have you ever seen an RV'er stopped outside of a gas station to turn off the propane before entering the station to fuel??? Neither have I. :S It is a semi free country so folks can pretty much do as they like (and yes I support that), but please DO NOT tell me you "Have" to run the the propane refrigeration to keep things cold because we both know it is simply not true, you have alternatives. Frankly frig flames don't bother me nearly as much as furnaces and water heaters (and this is a whole new thread but lets not go there for now), huge difference in ignition flame sizes but why take the chance with any of them?
If you must pull into the gas station with open flames burning (anywhere), please park down at the shallow end of the gene pool (which clearly needs a good shot of chlorine these days), next to the guys refueling metal gas jugs in the back of their pick up while talking on their cell phones and smoking. :B This way, eventually, everybody wins! :B
OK, warped humor and rant off.... for now. :C
