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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0:42Traveling the open road in an RV is a great way to explore the country. Not only do you have many of the comforts of home, you also have the freedom of traveling where you want, when you want. One of the best features of RV travel is having an RV refrigerator available to keep
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2:25Tempted to Use a Residential Refrigerator in Your RV? Think Again! You may think a specialized RV refrigerator is a waste of money, but it could actually saves you funds in the long run. Besides being a space-saver, compared to a residential version a dedicated RV refrigerator has multiple benefits that outweigh those of the
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4:08There are many things to consider when deciding to switch to a RV residential refrigerator in your RV. In this video, we break it all down for you. Before Switching to an RV Residential Refrigerator The first thing to think about is the fact that regular residential refrigerators run off of electricity only, unlike a
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11:21Over time use, vibrations and other causes of damage may make it necessary to do a complete RV refrigerator replacement. Though you could repair the damage, it could cost just as much as an RV refrigerator replacement. Before installing a new refrigerator you need to measure the current one to verify if it will make
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5:25Sometimes when RV refrigerators stop working the solution is as simple as turning the LP gas back on. However, it may take a bit more troubleshooting than that. When troubleshooting the LP power for the refrigerator you should first verify that it does work on both the 120 volt electricity and the LP gas side
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4:12If your absorption refrigerator is not working, your first troubleshooting step should be to verify that both the LP gas and 120 volt electrical systems are operating properly. Meaning you will want to verify that you have power coming into the RV before continuing any further RV refrigerator troubleshooting. You need to make sure there
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5:35If the refrigerator does not work when there is working 120 volt electricity and LP gas lines it might be necessary to conduct further RV refrigerator troubleshooting to find out the problem. Start by checking the 12 volt battery to ensure there is at least 10.5 volts of power available to operate the valves. You
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2:19It is important to understand the differences between an RV refrigerator and a conventional one. First of all, an RV refrigerator operates off of heat absorption, while a conventional refrigerator uses a compressor. This means the two refrigerators work off of different power sources. Your RV refrigerator operates off of two main power sources –
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3:47RV refrigerators can run off of either a 120 volt electrical or an LP gas system. An RV propane refrigerator makes it possible to keep your food and beverages cold when there are no electrical hook ups available. It is a good idea to have an understanding of the LP system and how it operates.
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