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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I came across this statement that was made in a recent edition of the RV Handbook. Paraphrasing what was written, "All Dometic & Norcold absorption refrigerators manufactured since 1995 are engineered to retain an internal temperature of 40 degrees for 8 hours when turned off as long as temperatures inside the RV don't exceed 100 deg."
The ambient 'outside' temperature plays a big part in how well an RV fridge maintains or doesn't maintain a constant temperature. And when you shut it off it plays an even bigger part.
"The EPA recommends keeping refrigerators at 37 degrees F and freezers at 3 degrees"
40 degrees is really a slippery slope as to if the food is cold enough to prevent bacteria from multiplying.
