Refrigerators for RV Motor Homes
Today's super modern RV motor homes have all the luxury features you'd ever want. No coolers full of ice for you - all your beer's in the fridge in your motor home. But take care of that refrigerator or your campfire bacon will soon go rancid.
The fridge in RV motor homes uses heat, which starts a chemical reaction which actually cools the fridge through evaporation and condensation. The heat source could be propane or 120 volt AC electricity when using campground hookups.
Some use a 12 volt DC heating element. These are known as three-way refrigerators because you can use propane, electricity or DC power, although the latter will use battery power in no time if your engine is off.
It's fine when you're driving and the battery is being charged by the alternator.It's important for optimal refrigeration in RV motor homes to keep the unit level, particularly in models older than 1986.
Newer refrigerators only need to be reasonably level. Before using it for the first time, use a bubble level inside the fridge, on a shelf. You'll know your fridge is level if, when you open the door, it stays open instead of slowly swinging shut or opening wider.
To get the most from your RV refrigerator, pre-cool it for several hours before putting food or beverages inside it. When you do fill it up, put in items that are already cold, from the store or from your fridge at home.
Keep your fridge stocked with items that hold the cold for a long time, such as cans of pop, beer or bottles of water. They'll keep other items cold, especially if the fridge turns off in transit and needs time to recover.
Discourage family members from standing in front of the fridge with the door open, wondering what they should have. Plan ahead and know what you want from the fridge before you open the door to minimize cold air escaping.
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