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David D
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Topic: Fridge not working Posted: 20 May 2016 at 11:07am |
Before leaving home, I'll throw in a couple frozen plastic water bottles to help the fridge...
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sailor323
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Posted: 14 May 2016 at 6:15pm |
Being level has nothing to do with using propane. The purpose for being level is to allow liquid in the cooling unit to settle back to the bottom. This is necessary regardless of which fuel source you use. When on 12V or 120V, the fridge is silent. When on propane, you can hear the whooshing of the flame.
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Posted: 14 May 2016 at 3:19pm |
All bars = coldest setting. Our 2011 177 has 5 bars for the coldest setting, we normally run 4 bars or if it is cold outside (less than 50 F) we run it on 3 bars.
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timpod
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Posted: 14 May 2016 at 2:19pm |
Someone did mention that the flame on the propane might not heat properly if not straight up, but the other consideration is that these units have no pumps, they rely on hot gases flowing upwards and condensed ones flowing down. Depending on their internal tubing and layout, if you tilt them too far then things don't flow in the right direction... regardless of the heat source.
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CharlieM
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Posted: 14 May 2016 at 10:33am |
Level is a matter of degree, literally, and it's independent of the operating mode. Although it's difficult to get a manufacturer to commit to anything, there are some previous guidelines out there. At one time the published rule was level within +/- 6 degrees front to back and +/- 3 degrees left to right, relative to the fridge itself. Since most RV fridges are installed on a side wall this translates to +/- 6 degrees trailer side to side and +/- 3 degrees trailer front to back. Even 3 degrees is a pretty noticeable slope. All that said, the general rule is: If you're comfortable in the trailer, so is you're fridge. The concern might be when you're preparing for a trip and the camper is parked on the hill next to your mountainside home.
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Charlie
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Tars Tarkas
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Posted: 14 May 2016 at 9:53am |
Almost level is almost certainly okay. As Charlie said, the fridge is pretty much silent, and it is slow. Once it's cool it's pretty good at staying cool though. X2 what he said about running it on battery.
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PodDude
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Posted: 14 May 2016 at 9:45am |
Originally posted by Pete Brayton
Is your camper level? I understand that is pretty important. |
I thought that only mattered on propane, it's almost level
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Pete Brayton
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Posted: 14 May 2016 at 8:43am |
Is your camper level? I understand that is pretty important.
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CharlieM
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Posted: 14 May 2016 at 8:31am |
Yes. The basic cooling method remains the same. The only thing that changes is the heat source. You have to have faith; it's not rocket cooling .
BTW, the 12V battery mode should not be used unless your TV is connected and running, or for very short periods. It will suck a battery dry very quickly. Depending on the TV it may even inhibit charging while driving. Most folks run propane while driving. No problem, no danger, no issues.
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Charlie
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PodDude
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Posted: 13 May 2016 at 10:45pm |
Good to hear thanks Charlie! Is that true for all modes- electric/propane/ battery?
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