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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In case anyone wants to know, here is a portion from the article in The RV Handbook, word-for-word:
"Both Norcold and Dometic models manufactured after 1995 are designed to keep internal temperatures at or less than 40 deg F for 8 hours with the refrigerator off, and ambient interior RV temperatures under 100 deg F. Recently we tested a Norcold two-door refrigerator bringing the unit down to 34 deg F and turning it off. Each hour we recorded the temperature with a temperature probe and after six hours it maintained 40 deg F while ambient temperature inside the coach was 85 deg F."
So, according to this report if your fridge (later than 1995) doesn't keep temps cold after so many hours tuned off then something needs to be checked (door gaskets?).
Let me add: I ALWAYS travel with the fridge running on propane. I just found it interesting that they can hold the cold for so long when turned off...
"Both Norcold and Dometic models manufactured after 1995 are designed to keep internal temperatures at or less than 40 deg F for 8 hours with the refrigerator off, and ambient interior RV temperatures under 100 deg F. Recently we tested a Norcold two-door refrigerator bringing the unit down to 34 deg F and turning it off. Each hour we recorded the temperature with a temperature probe and after six hours it maintained 40 deg F while ambient temperature inside the coach was 85 deg F."
So, according to this report if your fridge (later than 1995) doesn't keep temps cold after so many hours tuned off then something needs to be checked (door gaskets?).
Let me add: I ALWAYS travel with the fridge running on propane. I just found it interesting that they can hold the cold for so long when turned off...
