Comments on: Get the most from your RV refrigerator http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/get-the-most-from-your-rv-refrigerator/ RV Campground & Camping Information - RV, Motorhome, Camper, Travel Trailer & 5th Wheel Owners Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:54:04 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Glenn http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/get-the-most-from-your-rv-refrigerator/comment-page-1/#comment-118764 Glenn Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:56:29 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/26/get-the-most-from-your-rv-refrigerator/#comment-118764 Hopefully Brian with RV Vacation Nation still looks at this blog. My question to him, or anyone else, is that if I completely block off the upper vent aren't there going to be issues with the exhaust gas backing up when the refrigerator is operating in the LG mode? Hopefully Brian with RV Vacation Nation still looks at this blog. My question to him, or anyone else, is that if I completely block off the upper vent aren’t there going to be issues with the exhaust gas backing up when the refrigerator is operating in the LG mode?

]]> By: Glenn http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/get-the-most-from-your-rv-refrigerator/comment-page-1/#comment-118759 Glenn Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:27:18 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/26/get-the-most-from-your-rv-refrigerator/#comment-118759 Thanks to Brian from RV Vacation Nation. We're building a house in Alaska right now and its been subzero temps for the last couple of days, and of course our RV's fridge stopped working efficiently. Being new RVers, I assumed that Dometic would have something in their manual, website, etc. as to what ambient temperature range their units work in. Bad assumption. Simple solution; going to do it today. Once again, Thanks Brian. Thanks to Brian from RV Vacation Nation. We’re building a house in Alaska right now and its been subzero temps for the last couple of days, and of course our RV’s fridge stopped working efficiently. Being new RVers, I assumed that Dometic would have something in their manual, website, etc. as to what ambient temperature range their units work in. Bad assumption.

Simple solution; going to do it today. Once again, Thanks Brian.

]]> By: Brian http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/get-the-most-from-your-rv-refrigerator/comment-page-1/#comment-101218 Brian Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:15:43 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/26/get-the-most-from-your-rv-refrigerator/#comment-101218 I saw some posts about getting your gas absorption RV refrigerator to work well in sub zero temperatures and thought I'd pass on some advice. The problem is not that the Ammonia solution freezes and thickens at all. The only problem is that your flu tube is getting too cold and causing the ammonia solution to condensate in the wrong spot. When the flu gets too cold (ambient temperature below 20 degrees F) the ammonia solution will condensate right in the flu and then simply fall right back down and repeat the process. Some people have solved the problem by hanging lightbulbs and heat lamps in the rear of the refrigerator but that is clearly a fire hazard. My recommendation, and something that I've been doing for years and years with NO problems at all, is simply block the upper vent. You need to MAKE SURE that when it warms up above freezing, you unblock that vent or else you have another fire hazard but so long as you remember that it is blocked off this will help keep your flu tube warm enough to allow the condensation to start at the condenser fins at the top (where it should be) and start the flow of ammonia through the cooling unit like it was designed. If you have any questions feel free to give me a call. I am a Technician at RV Vacation Nation (www.RVVacationNation.com) and would be happy to assist you in any way that I can. ~Brian I saw some posts about getting your gas absorption RV refrigerator to work well in sub zero temperatures and thought I’d pass on some advice. The problem is not that the Ammonia solution freezes and thickens at all. The only problem is that your flu tube is getting too cold and causing the ammonia solution to condensate in the wrong spot. When the flu gets too cold (ambient temperature below 20 degrees F) the ammonia solution will condensate right in the flu and then simply fall right back down and repeat the process. Some people have solved the problem by hanging lightbulbs and heat lamps in the rear of the refrigerator but that is clearly a fire hazard. My recommendation, and something that I’ve been doing for years and years with NO problems at all, is simply block the upper vent. You need to MAKE SURE that when it warms up above freezing, you unblock that vent or else you have another fire hazard but so long as you remember that it is blocked off this will help keep your flu tube warm enough to allow the condensation to start at the condenser fins at the top (where it should be) and start the flow of ammonia through the cooling unit like it was designed. If you have any questions feel free to give me a call. I am a Technician at RV Vacation Nation (www.RVVacationNation.com) and would be happy to assist you in any way that I can.

~Brian

]]> By: Pat http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/get-the-most-from-your-rv-refrigerator/comment-page-1/#comment-88463 Pat Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:07:41 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/26/get-the-most-from-your-rv-refrigerator/#comment-88463 So where do you level from for the refrigerator? The trailer Frame? The floor? The floor of the frig? So where do you level from for the refrigerator? The trailer Frame? The floor? The floor of the frig?

]]> By: Rhena Morris http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/get-the-most-from-your-rv-refrigerator/comment-page-1/#comment-40201 Rhena Morris Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:30:12 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/26/get-the-most-from-your-rv-refrigerator/#comment-40201 What kind of heating pad did you use and where exacting did you place it in the back of the fridge? I had purchased a battery heater pad but it was too large to place in the back of the fridge therefore I used a trouble lamp instead and also placed insulation in the outside vent area. This worked great until it got to -45 for 2 weeks. The fridge froze up but when it got warmer came back to life. I found it also helps to park your RV so that the fridge is on the east side and then the sun helps keep it warm durning the day. We are also full timers and pipeline workers. What kind of heating pad did you use and where exacting did you place it in the back of the fridge? I had purchased a battery heater pad but it was too large to place in the back of the fridge therefore I used a trouble lamp instead and also placed insulation in the outside vent area. This worked great until it got to -45 for 2 weeks. The fridge froze up but when it got warmer came back to life. I found it also helps to park your RV so that the fridge is on the east side and then the sun helps keep it warm durning the day. We are also full timers and pipeline workers.

]]> By: April Richardson http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/get-the-most-from-your-rv-refrigerator/comment-page-1/#comment-40045 April Richardson Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:54:09 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/26/get-the-most-from-your-rv-refrigerator/#comment-40045 I followed your instructions for cleaning a norcold burner. It definitely made a difference but the fridge is still not cooling as good as it should on propane. Works great on AC when generator is running. Any suggestions? I followed your instructions for cleaning a norcold burner. It definitely made a difference but the fridge is still not cooling as good as it should on propane. Works great on AC when generator is running. Any suggestions?

]]> By: Elise http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/get-the-most-from-your-rv-refrigerator/comment-page-1/#comment-18750 Elise Fri, 30 May 2008 01:38:50 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/26/get-the-most-from-your-rv-refrigerator/#comment-18750 Now, Mark, what can you tell me about washer/dryer combo units? Best brand? Good place to look for a deal? Things I should watch out for if I'm buying a used one? How to install? Now, Mark, what can you tell me about washer/dryer combo units? Best brand? Good place to look for a deal? Things I should watch out for if I’m buying a used one? How to install?

]]> By: Bill Lawson http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/get-the-most-from-your-rv-refrigerator/comment-page-1/#comment-14427 Bill Lawson Thu, 08 May 2008 22:10:20 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/26/get-the-most-from-your-rv-refrigerator/#comment-14427 i was wondering if my fridge coil is getting hot but my fridge does not cool down do i need to buy a new one or do you think something else is wrong i was wondering if my fridge coil is getting hot but my fridge does not cool down do i need to buy a new one or do you think something else is wrong

]]> By: Pat http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/get-the-most-from-your-rv-refrigerator/comment-page-1/#comment-12746 Pat Mon, 05 May 2008 03:58:59 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/26/get-the-most-from-your-rv-refrigerator/#comment-12746 I was wondering if it is normal for the freezer to stay cool long after it has been shut off? The bottom of our freezer compartment was still freezing cold weeks after the fridge was shut down. I was wondering if it is normal for the freezer to stay cool long after it has been shut off? The bottom of our freezer compartment was still freezing cold weeks after the fridge was shut down.

]]> By: RL Anderson http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/get-the-most-from-your-rv-refrigerator/comment-page-1/#comment-6366 RL Anderson Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:18:44 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/03/26/get-the-most-from-your-rv-refrigerator/#comment-6366 We had an opposite problem with our fridge ... one that most folks don't experience ... as a matter of fact , over 100 of us had the same problem in our court and the surrounding courts ... Talking to a fella at work , as we work construction and most of us live in RVs , he told me what he did to cure the problem ... We tend to work in areas that hit 10 below to 50 below zero in the wintertime ... and the liquid in the fridge can freeze in the tubes , before the burner ... that said , it will create a bubble after the burner ... much like when your fridge is not level .. and it will not cool ... This particular winter , most of us didn't have a fridge for over a month due to this ... some bought new units ... Sonny , said that for years he has put a heating pad over that area , not the burner , but the tank to the left ... also , not the coils on top and never block the vent ... we have been doing this for years and many we of us now do this ... when the temps climb to zero and above , we remove this ... our areas we work in never get too hot where we need a fan , so that is not a problem ... ours is freezing ... One guy claimed he bought a fridge with a built in heater that was computer controled that eliminated the freezing probem ... don't know how that worked ... Oh , if the fridge ever does freeze up before the burner , of course the fridge quits working ... and to remove the air bubble after you get it thawed out , well , you can either drive down a road sloshing the fluids . or remove the fridge and lay it down sideways or upside down ... and it will gurgle ... then reinstall it ... After ours froze initially , and quit , we have run a heater on it for several years and never lost refridgeration since ... OH , and by the way ... one of the guys talked to an RV dealer and he said that the fridge couldn't freeze up ... dunno , it happened to an awful lot of us , and every winter , a lot of my neighbors freeze up ... and we get a lot of them thawed out ... did I mention that we RV full time ??? RL Anderson no7j@yahoo.com We had an opposite problem with our fridge … one that most folks don’t experience … as a matter of fact , over 100 of us had the same problem in our court and the surrounding courts …
Talking to a fella at work , as we work construction and most of us live in RVs , he told me what he did to cure the problem …
We tend to work in areas that hit 10 below to 50 below zero in the wintertime … and the liquid in the fridge can freeze in the tubes , before the burner … that said , it will create a bubble after the burner … much like when your fridge is not level .. and it will not cool …
This particular winter , most of us didn’t have a fridge for over a month due to this … some bought new units …
Sonny , said that for years he has put a heating pad over that area , not the burner , but the tank to the left … also , not the coils on top and never block the vent …
we have been doing this for years and many we of us now do this … when the temps climb to zero and above , we remove this … our areas we work in never get too hot where we need a fan , so that is not a problem … ours is freezing …
One guy claimed he bought a fridge with a built in heater that was computer controled that eliminated the freezing probem … don’t know how that worked …
Oh , if the fridge ever does freeze up before the burner , of course the fridge quits working … and to remove the air bubble after you get it thawed out , well , you can either drive down a road sloshing the fluids . or remove the fridge and lay it down sideways or upside down … and it will gurgle … then reinstall it …
After ours froze initially , and quit , we have run a heater on it for several years and never lost refridgeration since …
OH , and by the way … one of the guys talked to an RV dealer and he said that the fridge couldn’t freeze up … dunno , it happened to an awful lot of us , and every winter , a lot of my neighbors freeze up … and we get a lot of them thawed out …
did I mention that we RV full time ???
RL Anderson
no7j@yahoo.com

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