Tip for the Fridge
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Topic: Tip for the Fridge
Posted By: TerryM
Subject: Tip for the Fridge
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2009 at 5:11am
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When the camper is not being used the door should be left open. I think we all know this. The tip is this. Use that tiny ice try to block open the freezer compartment. That will also keep the fridge door open. So if your parked at an angle the door will not close by itself. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
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Posted By: cane2
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2009 at 7:14am
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The fridge in my fiver had a latch that would stop at about half inch before it closed all the way it worked great to hold it open and would not swing all over the place. I have not checked out my pod to see if it does the same thing, they are both dometic. Today is not the day for me to go out and look as we are getting 1 -6 inches of cold blowing snow. ------------- |
Posted By: Pie_Pod
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2009 at 7:55am
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That's a handy tip!
We stored our Pod for the winter and we did leave our fridge open...but I was worried the door would close. Ted said it was fine and not to worry. Next time I will use the little ice cube tray!
(cindy files this tip away for future use) ------------- ~Cindy_CP (Pod_Patrol's girl) 177 |
Posted By: Tusten Traveler
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2009 at 11:06am
<<Walking out to the pod with a small ice tray in my hand and my head down>> Actually, I didn't know that....thanks.  ------------- John and Linda One 14 lb Cockapoo 2010 RPod 174 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2009 at 12:29pm
Yup, it'll be musty city by spring. Worse still if you leave it closed for a month between trips while it bakes in the humid summer sun. 
In my popup we kept a sponge between the seal and the door frame - but the flip-down kitchen kept the door "closed". Not really an option here. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2009 at 12:47pm
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It works great. Put that little ice tray where the freezer door hinges and NOTHING closes. Just don't forget to remove it and close the door when moving. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: GATOR
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2009 at 2:15pm
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My 177 has a pull out latch that locks the door open. It stays open about 3/4 of an inch. ------------- Gator & Tammy 2010 RPod 177 2006 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
Posted By: Mary and Don
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2009 at 2:40pm
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Another tip for that ice tray is to use it under the wire rack. It fits. I also purchased some small trays from Campers World that fit underneath the rack. If we're on a long trip, I totally fill up the freezer with meat, so it's nice to use the space under the rack for ice cubes - even if they are small.
Mary ------------- |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2009 at 2:54pm
What about your freezer? Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2009 at 3:06pm
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Welcome Gator, I'll have to look for that latch, I don't remember seeing it. The freezer compartment isn't really sealed well, I wouldn't worry about it. You could just pull it out. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: cane2
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2009 at 3:09pm
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Gator where is latch? Mine is stored open and waiting for 4-8 inches to finish and wind to quit blowing then will have wife check it out cause i cannot walk in that much snow. Do not forget to put a box of baking sodfa in the fridge then use in drains in spring. ------------- |
Posted By: yizit
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2009 at 6:12pm
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Our 172 has the latch too. A bugger to slide out, but it does work. Nothing for the freezer tho. and in our last frig we did the ice tray trick too.
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Former owner of 2009 172 Darlene & Jim, Ewok our Lhasa Roada our 2004 Roadtrek C190Popular |
Posted By: GATOR
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2009 at 6:15pm
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Thanks for the Welcome Doug, I don't think you have to worry with the freezer either cause it's not airtight. The Little latch is right in the middle of the main latch on the inside wall of
the fridge, its just a little piece that sticks out some and you just slide it forward and when
you shut the door it latches to this piece and stays put slightly open. Welcome ALL.
I'm a new  Podder.------------- Gator & Tammy 2010 RPod 177 2006 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
Posted By: TIDALWAVE
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2009 at 8:40pm
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My fridge has a 'pull-out' latch to hold the doors slightly open on both doors. Use a light to look at the outer edge of the open door...you should be able to see the latches. They not only hold the doors slightly ajar but also hold the doors from swinging further open if you don't try to open the doors as usual. I like this feature because in my RV I have to use the 'ice tray jam' method and if I am puttering around in the RV, I always seem to bump the doors wide open. ------------- TIDALWAVE |