RV Refrigerator?

[mdhemrick]

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

[Jay_Coe]

mdhemrick wrote:

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

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. Some where along the way I was told that letting one sit idle for extended periods of time wasn't good for one. Just wanted to visit the subject after purchasing a newer model. Thanks to those who have given positive input on the subject!

Much better question Lynn. As always, the first step is to read the manual for the fridge. If you didn't get one, a quick Google search should find one you can download. Since all types of campers, except park models, are designed for occasional use, there should be no valid reason any appliance would need to run continuously.

I agree that it's a waste of money to leave it running when it's not in use, but for some people, the convenience may be worth it.

[SoundGuy]

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. 😉

[mdhemrick]

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

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. Some where along the way I was told that letting one sit idle for extended periods of time wasn't good for one. Just wanted to visit the subject after purchasing a newer model. Thanks to those who have given positive input on the subject!

[2012Coleman]

And another new member bites the dust.... Maybe some will figure out what plugged up is and apply to themselves.

[Boon_Docker]

sgfrye wrote:

2012Coleman wrote:

Jay Coe wrote:

Plugged up with what? Toilet paper? Are you serious, or trolling? On when you use it, off when you don't. This isn't rocket science!

What would really be better would be if people didn't have to be such a-holes to someone asking a simple question.

x2

Yes, there are a few real jerks on this forum. Unfortunately they don't seem to want to go away.

[Earl_E]

Ignore this post...ok

[trail-explorer]

Jay Coe wrote:
I'm 56, college educated, retired electrician and work at a technical college and I've NEVER heard plugged up used for a plugged in electrical connection.

That's because you are on the west side of the country. LOL

I've never heard it either.

Must be a back east / south thing.

[Jay_Coe]

I'm 56, college educated, retired electrician and work at a technical college and I've NEVER heard plugged up used for a plugged in electrical connection.

[Fordlover]

deltabravo wrote:
When I worked for a large inverter manufacturer, in tech support (answering tech calls all day), it was all too common for people from certain geographic regions of the US to use the phrase "plugged up" instead of "plugged in". It was mostly the folks from the Southeast

This might be a portmanteau type of thing.

Plugged in / Hooked up = plugged up.

[deltabravo]

theoldwizard1 wrote:

If it is running on propane with a pilot light, that is a REASONABLE thing to do.

Who makes a propane fridge that operates with a pilot light?

[deltabravo]

When I worked for a large inverter manufacturer, in tech support (answering tech calls all day), it was all too common for people from certain geographic regions of the US to use the phrase "plugged up" instead of "plugged in". It was mostly the folks from the Southeast

[DutchmenSport]

OK, made me laugh. So I did some research. Here's what I found out:

Plugged up:



Plugged in:




Google did this, so it must be true!

[theoldwizard1]

Beverley&Ken wrote:
I turned mine on in April of this year and will turn it off in the next couple of weeks when I finish winterizing. I still have food in the fridge and freezer, extra space from home.
Been doing this for 12 years now and no problems ever (touch wood) with the fridge.

If it is running on propane with a pilot light, that is a REASONABLE thing to do.

[Double_Haul]

Unless your using the fridge every weekend I would turn off and leave the doors open a crack. I found out the hard way about leaving in running when I came up to my trailer at my site after an extensive heat wave to find the cooling unit blown out.