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tim1970
Explorer
Mar 15, 2017

question about refrigerator

We have a Norcold refrigerator in our 5th wheel. It has a 3 way switch for either auto,off, or gas. If we are connected to shore power while stored at home, does it hurt to let the refrigerator run every day even when we are not using the RV? Or should I turn it off during the week? Also, when about to load up and go, should I switch the refrigerator to off, or gas setting, or does it hurt anything to leave it on the auto setting when I disconnect the shore power?
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  • Dutch_12078's avatar
    Dutch_12078
    Explorer II
    Mar 15, 2017
    We always left our Norcold fridge set to "Auto" so it would automatically switch sources as needed for normal use. If you're using the RV every weekend, you might as well leave it on. Otherwise you'll need to fire it up a couple of days ahead of time anyway, to cool it down and load it for your trip.

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