RV Refrigerator
For most people, the RV refrigerator is perhaps the most important appliance for a successful and comfortable RV journey, but it can also be one of the most difficult to maintain due to its many components. From split sealant to failing thermistors, the RV refrigerator is subject to a range of complications, and if you fail to complete regular inspection and maintenance on your RV refrigerator, you could be leaking money and losing vital energy.
We want to ensure your RV refrigerator remains in tiptop shape and you give it the longest life possible, so we created a series of tutorials on taking care of an RV fridge. With each walkthrough, you’ll learn about another essential aspect of using and maintaining your RV fridge, from cleaning the burner assembly and testing the thermistor to improving efficiency and replacing worn interior materials.
We’ll also show you what to do in the event of a malfunctioning RV fridge by providing you with a step-by-step guide for troubleshooting and repairs. Take advantage of this expert advice for completing routine inspection and maintenance on your RV refrigerator, and you’ll never have to worry that your unit is running to the best of its ability.
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1:03What’s better than a refrigerator that goes wherever you go? The RV Refrigerator is arguably the most important appliance in your RV, and it can help us to live comfortably in our RV. With that being said, many RVers find that there are some small frustrations that can come along with having an RV refrigerator,
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25:15There are many reasons you might swap out your old RV refrigerator for a newer model, first and foremost of which being efficiency. Modern refrigerators are outfitted with components that have made keeping your food fresh much easier and less expensive. If you decide it’s time to upgrade the fridge on your rolling home, you
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3:02If you own a Norcold RV refrigerator, your unit may be up for a recall. In 2010, Norcold released a recall notice to all owners of a number of the company’s refrigerator models in regard to an issue with the cooling unit that could lead to hazardous fire. The Norcold refrigerator recall has already been
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3:26A common problem with RV refrigerators is owner’s running the refrigerator while the RV is uneven. This condition traps the heated liquid in pockets inside the cooling unit rather than allowing it to flow by gravity back to the boiler assembly. If the unit runs for a period of time in this condition, the liquid
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2:00Efficiency is essential when you’re out on the road in an RV. From gas to water, every drop of energy is vital when you’re trying to keep costs low and get the most bang for your buck. This is especially true for the appliances you utilize when you’re traveling the country. And one such appliance
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1:55When you take the path less travelled, it’s always important to be prepared with the right equipment. Camping outside of developed campgrounds, commonly known as dry camping or boondocking, requires a reliable power source beyond the RV’s battery to fuel the appliances you need to enjoy your experience in the great outdoors. From your refrigerator
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3:24LP gas, or liquid propane, is the fuel of choice for all RVs on the road today. It fuels all the major appliances installed such as stoves, water heaters, and even refrigerators. LP is a safe and efficient fuel to use in your RV rig when dealt with carefully, and it’s held in a system
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2:25Many RV refrigerators run off three main forms of power. These include electricity, battery and LP gas. However, since the 1980s, most manufacturers started only offering two of the three main power sources – LP gas and 120 volt electricity – as options to power refrigerator units. More recently, manufacturers have gone away from using
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2:59Once connected to an outside power source the power coming into your unit is routed through RV electrical systems and distribution centers. The distribution center is where the fuses and circuit breakers are located and where the power is rerouted to the appliances and the converter for 12 volt electric sources. Though most are similar,
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