Refrigerator Performance in Cold Weather |
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this_is_nascar
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Topic: Refrigerator Performance in Cold Weather Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 9:15am |
Should one expect any difference in the performance of the refrigerator in colder temperatures? For example, if it's 30-degrees outside, should one expect the temperature in the frig/freezer to be the same as it is when the outside temps are 70, 80, 90 degrees?
Same question as it relates to an empty vs. filled refrigerator/freezer.
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"Ray & Connie"
- 2017 R-Pod RP-180 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road |
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 9:33am |
Never thought about it... when it's cool out, we use an ice chest, ours is bigger than the fridges in either trailer anyways..lol.
But it's an ammonia evaporation cycle that runs an RV fridge.. have to go learn what kind of temps that needs... |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 10:24am |
I used mine during the January pod get-together and didn't have a problem. I worried it might freeze up but it didn't. I always take one of those indoor/outdoor wireless thermometers to monitor the fridge temp but I don't remember any numbers. Usually during spring/summer/fall trips it will stay around 39-40 F.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Camper Bob
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913 |
Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 11:22am |
It's my understanding that according to the food industry, 40-140 degrees is the danger zone where food is not safe to eat. Just a bit of trivia. Safe Travels.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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this_is_nascar
Senior Member Joined: 24 Jan 2010 Location: NJ Online Status: Offline Posts: 466 |
Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 11:24am |
Thanks. I was just wondering. I was going to use the Pod frig to start the defrost process for the Thanksgiving turkey, but it won't fit in the frig . I guess I'll fire up the Jayco fridge and put the 20+ pounder in there to start defrosting.
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"Ray & Connie"
- 2017 R-Pod RP-180 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road |
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kymooses
Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807 |
Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 8:18am |
Smart idea!
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 10:54am |
We use a cooler, and brine at the same time.. ala Alton Brown.
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Racer|X|
Senior Member Joined: 21 Mar 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 237 |
Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 7:36pm |
Alton! No uni-taskers!
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 8:27pm |
I have a crush on Q.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 9:52pm |
"Q".... you mean "W"? She's an android. (Thanksgiving snowed in leftovers episode)
In real life.. she is Alton's chiropracter.
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