Running refrigerator in freezing temps?

We've run our fridge in temps down to a few degrees below zero F with no problems. Running it on LP might be more of an issue than running it on AC due to the burner location versus the insulated electric heat strip.

I've been running mine in temps down to 5 to 10 degrees. Never had any problems. Haven't ever done anything different. I would be concerned about covering vent holes. Sometimes I think some RVers become overly concerned about cold wx camping. If that fridge could freeze and be damaged with it on it could probably freeze and damage it when off. My MH sits in 25 below zero temps outside.

THANKS! That is what I was looking for...want to take care of baby and make sure she lives a long time with no pricey repairs.
Donna

You should be fine. If it does not cool well put a light bulb at night in the outside vent area as it takes heat to make it work.

Hi,

The fridge can freeze up. It can be permanently damaged.

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Mine has been running since 2006 all year round 365, 24/7..... So far so good.

I would run it. If you have a problem, write back.

Perhaps the freezer will freeze, and the refrigerator will not get to the correct temp due to lack of run time. In other words, if the refrigerator normally takes 8 hours of run time on a 70F day, on a 25F day it might only run twice a day for 10 minutes, and not work 'correctly' but will still keep cold.

Sometimes your refrigerator (where the thermostat is located) might reach say 34F and shut off the cooling process before the freezer has had time to reach 0F. So many times people who full time report needing to warm the refrigerator section to keep the frozen stuff cold at 0F. This is normally done by opening the frige several times a day (normal operation) but many do not do this, and cause the problem accidentally.

Don't worry about it to much.

Fred.