Running refrigerator in cold trailer

Just check to make sure you make ice cubes in the freezer and all will be fine.

Res fridges need to be above 50F to work right and won't in a cold garage, according to their manuals. However, like others above say, not seen any problems with the RV fridge outside at 30-40F

I have always turned mine on normally. It just won't call for cooling when the box is already cold. Remember the fridge will not run full time in hot weather either but only when it needs to operate to reach its set temperature. Precooling isn't necessary if the box is already cool enough but nothing is harmed in turning out on just as you would normally. Keep in mind the fridge is operating at temps inside the rv, not the outside temps.

We were just running ours last weekend during a hunting trip at 9200 feet. The night time lows were 18-20 degrees. No problems at all.

TucsonJim wrote:
It should run fine. But do you really need to pre-cool the reefer for a couple of days if it's already cold out?

I know, it sounds crazy doesn't it? I'm not so worried about the nighttime temps, just the days as it warms up. Don't want to question whether the meat and other perishables where cool "enough". Thanks TusconJim!

It should run fine. But do you really need to pre-cool the reefer for a couple of days if it's already cold out?