RV Refrigerator?

mdhemrick wrote:
Is it OK to turn off a RV Refrigerator when not in use or is it best to remain plugged up? Thanks!

mdhemrick wrote:
OK let me rephrase the question: Does a RV refrigerator need to run 24/7 or can I turn it off when not in use? If its turned off when not in use then the RV does not need to remain plugged in to an electrical outlet. The concern is getting the most life from the unit.

You're being unrealistic to expect that anyone can guarantee you one way or the other whether your fridge will survive better long term running 24/7 indefinitely or is turned off between trips. Rather, it's matter of cost vs convenience - yes it's more convenient to not have to unload the fridge after each trip and reload it again in preparation for the next BUT it does cost. Here in Ontario where I am it would easily cost me $30 month to leave my fridge running 24/7 so for the little inconvenience involved I've always turned the fridge off between trips. I've owned several trailers and therefore several fridges and have never had any issues with any of them and have no reason to believe this practice made any difference at all. It's entirely your choice as to which you believe is better, just as some insist on not running a fridge on gas while towing due to perceived safety concerns, which to the rest of us is nonsense. Your choice. ;)