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RV Camping Preparation :: RV Refrigerator
RV Refrigerator:
Taking Care of Your RV Refrigerator
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RV refrigerator units are part of what makes traveling in a recreational vehicle so convenient. Since you don't have to eat at restaurants, it makes traveling a lot cheaper.
When you decide to get an RV refrigerator, there are a few things you should keep in mind so you can get the longest life out of your unit.
Powering your Refrigerator
You can choose between propane and electricity when it comes to powering your RV refrigerator. However really, there is only one good choice: propane.
Propane refrigerators outsell electric RV refrigerators by more than nine to one. This is because you don't always have access to electricity when you are in your RV.
Although you can always try to keep your RV batteries charged by recharging at stations or using solar panels, you are going to want to make sure your fridge has power, so your food doesn't spoil.
And an RV refrigerator doesn't use that much propane, so it just makes sense to go with this option.
Inspecting your Refrigerator
To make sure you have a working RV refrigerator for your entire trip, you should make sure you do proper maintenance. This includes inspecting your refrigeration unit.
Along with bringing it into a local dealer or an RV service center for a check up or cleaning, you should take some time out to regularly inspect the ventilation pathway and refrigerator flue. They can often get mucked up with dirt and even bugs.
Pre-Cooling your Refrigerator
To make sure your food doesn't spoil right out of the gate, you should also make sure your fridge is up and running properly well before going on the road. This means getting it cooled before putting food inside.
Turn on the fridge around eight hours before you plan to use it. Once it is cooled down, put your food in, but don't pack it tight. Leave room for the cool air to circulate.
And wait to put recently cooked food into the fridge until it has cooled down. You want to make sure the fridge stays a consistent temperature.
Defrosting your Refrigerator
Another important part of RV refrigerator maintenance is regularly defrosting your fridge. This doesn't necessarily have to be done while you are on a trip, and unless there is a lot of ice build up can wait until you don't need the fridge every day.
To defrost your freezer, take all the food out of your fridge and turn it off. Put bowls of hot water in the fridge and freezer parts of the unit and get a container and towels to catch the runoff. This will keep your RV refrigerator in good running order.
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