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thealexdexter's avatar
May 06, 2016

Ok to run refer at an angle if on electricity?

My driveway is at an angle maybe 8 degrees. Think it's ok to run the refer if on AC? Not sure if it's always level or just on propane it must be level.

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  • IF RV Absorption Fridge is ON...........reasonably level regardless if heat source

    Fridge relies in Gravity Flow for proper circulation of coolant.

    Off level disrupts that gravity flow....can cause overheating......can cause crystallization.....can cause plating out........can cause blockage....accumulative and permanent....Death!

    Even just 20 minutes off level can start the 'Death Spiral'
  • DrewE's avatar
    DrewE
    Explorer III
    Definitely not okay without leveling the RV. It's the cooling system itself, not the burner, that needs to be reasonably level.

    8 degrees is quite steep, a 15 percent grade! Lucky you; I hope you don't get much snow or ice.

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