Rv Refrigerator Maintenance

<h1>Rv Refrigerator Maintenance</h1>Author: <a title="Lois Powell" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/lois-powell/117414.htm">Lois Powell</a> One of the most important, and the costliest, appliances in your camper is the refrigerator.  The life span of an RV refrigerator is about 8-10 years, but they can keep working a lot longer if properly cared for.  Maintenance of your refrigerator will extend its life.  Cleaning is easy.  Just wipe out the inside with a clean dry cloth after each camping trip.  For bigger jobs, use a cloth dipped in clean water with a small amount of mild detergent added. The bins and shelves can be removed and washed in soapsuds if needed. Dry everything well before reinstalling.  Never use hot water to clean your RV refrigerator. Always prop the door open while not in use to avoid mold and mildew.  Open the outside access door and look for dust, mud dauber or bird nests, spider webs, or anything else that can restrict the air flow.  Check the roof to ensure the vent is secure and not cracked.  A common complaint about RV refrigerators is that they don’t cool fast enough.  You should know that it takes at least 3 hours after lighting the refrigerator to feel it starting to cool, and it isn’t completely cool for 24 hours.  Each time the refrigerator door is opened, it can take up to one hour to recover.  When loading your RV refrigerator for a trip it is best to light the refrigerator the night before the trip, and to pre cool everything you put in the refrigerator or freezer.  This keeps the appliance from overworking to cool its self and what is inside. You can run your refrigerator on 12vt or LP while traveling.  However, some states have restrictions on traveling with open flame, due to the danger of ignition if there is an accident.  Most refrigerators made for campers are both LP gas and 120vt AC.  12vt is available on some models, but using this power source while not hooked to a running tow vehicle can deplete the batteries rapidly.  While your camper is plugged in and the refrigerator is set to auto, it will run on electricity, and default to LP when it is unplugged.  About the Author: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.rvpartsdealer.com,">http://www.rvpartsdealer.com,</a> 
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One of the most important, and the costliest, appliances in your camper is the refrigerator. The life span of an RV refrigerator is about 8-10 years, but they can keep working a lot longer if properly cared for.

Maintenance of your refrigerator will extend its life. Cleaning is easy. Just wipe out the inside with a clean dry cloth after each camping trip. For bigger jobs, use a cloth dipped in clean water with a small amount of mild detergent added. The bins and shelves can be removed and washed in soapsuds if needed. Dry everything well before reinstalling. Never use hot water to clean your RV refrigerator. Always prop the door open while not in use to avoid mold and mildew.

Open the outside access door and look for dust, mud dauber or bird nests, spider webs, or anything else that can restrict the air flow. Check the roof to ensure the vent is secure and not cracked.

A common complaint about RV refrigerators is that they don’t cool fast enough. You should know that it takes at least 3 hours after lighting the refrigerator to feel it starting to cool, and it isn’t completely cool for 24 hours. Each time the refrigerator door is opened, it can take up to one hour to recover.

When loading your RV refrigerator for a trip it is best to light the refrigerator the night before the trip, and to pre cool everything you put in the refrigerator or freezer. This keeps the appliance from overworking to cool its self and what is inside. You can run your refrigerator on 12vt or LP while traveling. However, some states have restrictions on traveling with open flame, due to the danger of ignition if there is an accident.

Most refrigerators made for campers are both LP gas and 120vt AC. 12vt is available on some models, but using this power source while not hooked to a running tow vehicle can deplete the batteries rapidly. While your camper is plugged in and the refrigerator is set to auto, it will run on electricity, and default to LP when it is unplugged.

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