Tips To Managing Your RV Refrigerator

In most cases RV refrigerators are highly effective and functional, but at times RV owners make the refrigerators less effective. Here are a few ideas and tips to help your RV refrigerator work at it maximal efficiency.

To start with, the RV should be relatively level for the fridge to work effectively. Some older RV refrigerators need a lot more accurate leveling. Even recent models must be almost level to work effectively. With time a cooling unit that is positioned out of level could be totally damaged that is why it is advisable to make use of a carpenter’s level once you set up at the campground to ensure the RV is almost level.

The first cool down process normally takes around 4 to 6 to hours. Turn the fridge on the day before leaving for your journey and before putting any food item inside. It is best to put foods in the fridge that are already cold and in the freezer should also be frozen. Putting in already cold food, instead of warm food makes the fridge work more effectively.

People often make a great blunder by over-pack the fridge with foods. But it is important to note that allowance for space is needed between the food items for air to flow all through the fridge. In nearly all instances you are going to get access to an outlet to purchase food, hence a few days’ supply is sufficient.

To help with the air flow you can buy an affordable battery powered fridge fan and position the fan in the front of the fridge compartment. The fan is going to enhance the refrigerator’s overall performance and effectiveness by distributing the air and supports in reducing the initial cool off period.

The heat produced by the cooling process is vented behind the fridge. Air goes in through the outside fridge vent and helps draft the hot air up and outside through the roof vent. Occasionally check the back of the fridge as well as the roof vent for any obstacles.

One other great idea is to set up a 12-volt, thermostatically regulated fridge vent fan behind or on top of the roof vent. The fan will be helpful in drafting the hot air out of the fridge.

The outside temperature range as well has an effect on the functioning and effectiveness of the RV’s fridge. Cold weather outside would demand that you reduce the temperature set up and a warm weather would demand that you raise the set up.

Finally it is best to keep a thermometer in the food section. Food can start to spoil at conditions above 40 degrees. A little thermometer can help you know straight away if your RV’s fridge is working effectively. RV refrigerators are going to work quite effectively if we employ these basic ideas and strategies.