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donn0128
May 03, 2013Explorer II
Two way refer means 120VAC/gas. Three way would then be 120VAC/12VDC/gas. Our routine is as follows. 48 hours before we leave, turn on refer. 24 hours before we leave, load food. If possible it does not hurt to leave your trailer plugged in all the time. That way batteries are fully charged and the trailer is always ready to go.
There is a temp switch on the refer,or at least there should be. Turn it on, and After 24 hours place a thermometer in the box and measure the temp. Adjust up or down and wait another 12 hours and check again. You want to see 36-40 degrees in the refer section of the box. Just like at home, except it takes longer to work with an absorption refer. Start with your selector switch set at mid point on the dial.
We always travel with our refer full of stuff. Never had a problem. We do use those spring loaded bar stops during travel. DW puts them in place when we load up and removes and stores them when were parked.
There is a temp switch on the refer,or at least there should be. Turn it on, and After 24 hours place a thermometer in the box and measure the temp. Adjust up or down and wait another 12 hours and check again. You want to see 36-40 degrees in the refer section of the box. Just like at home, except it takes longer to work with an absorption refer. Start with your selector switch set at mid point on the dial.
We always travel with our refer full of stuff. Never had a problem. We do use those spring loaded bar stops during travel. DW puts them in place when we load up and removes and stores them when were parked.
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