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11-12-2019, 06:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: North of Seattle, WA
Posts: 17,356
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I subscribe to the philosophy "It's your trailer, use it any way you want".
Whether or not someone uses their appliances has no effect whatever on my life.
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2018 Flagstaff Micro Lite 25BDS
2023 f-150 SCREW XLT 3.5 Ecoboost (The result of a $68,000 oil change  )
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11-12-2019, 09:33 PM
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#22
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Member
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 62
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Absorption Refers
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Originally Posted by Talegi
I've been fulltiming in my Wolf Pup TT since April of this year. During that time, I have never turned on the refrigerator, preferring instead to use it to store dry goods. I have read many things about refrigerators that make using mine just not worth it... having to keep it level, draining batteries and propane while boondocking, and even random fires.
That having been said, is there any reason why I should ever turn it on? A friend of mine suggested it might be a good idea, but he didn't really have a reason why. Another friend suggested it's not good for the refrigerator. I don't see anything wrong with using it as a cupboard, and welcome your comments.
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Absorption refers not operated will not damage the units. Some times a new coach will not sell for 3 to 5 years (ugly unit) and you turn it on and it works.
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11-13-2019, 01:04 AM
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#23
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 130
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Fridge: Use or Storage
We have a 2012 FR Surveyor that we bought in 2016. On a upper 80 degree day, the fridge wouldn't go under 40 degrees. They replaced the cooling unit and its still the same! We now use it for air tight storage of items. We're stationary so we have a 18cf fridge on our porch. Unless its a normal fridge with a fan, FORGET IT!
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11-13-2019, 02:06 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tundra 2014
Uses almost no propane. I ran my frig. for 45 days on 1 tank.
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Depends on the fridge. My double door Norcold uses a 30 lb tank of propane in a week.
I contacted Norcold about it and they said it was normal.
I’m hopefully changing it out for a residential fridge in the next couple of months.
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Checkout my site for RVing tips, tricks, and info | Was a Fulltime Family for 5 years, now we're part-timing on long trips
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11-13-2019, 06:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 5,712
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Has anyone noticed that the OP never responded to a single question since the original post ???
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11-13-2019, 07:16 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: North Port Florida
Posts: 2,050
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheWolfPaq82
B.I.L. has a 2006 Jayco that the Stove, Oven, Shower, Microwave...have never been used. His wife is under the belief that using them will lower the resale value. 13 year old TT... 
If using it for a pantry and not a frig works for you....then just keep on doing what you're doing. Enjoy Life. |
My B.I.L. stays away from some upgrades because it is just one more thing to break
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Frank & Cindy--- (SOB) 5th Wheel ---2019 Ram 3500 Cummins 6.7 SRW 4x4 8' bed--- Payload 4394------Remi & Sage camping pups---TST 507 TPMS ... B&W Patriot 18K---3.73 axle ... Predator 3500---2019 48 days ---2020 28 days Camping
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11-13-2019, 07:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: North Port Florida
Posts: 2,050
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To be clear I use Everything on my camper 
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Frank & Cindy--- (SOB) 5th Wheel ---2019 Ram 3500 Cummins 6.7 SRW 4x4 8' bed--- Payload 4394------Remi & Sage camping pups---TST 507 TPMS ... B&W Patriot 18K---3.73 axle ... Predator 3500---2019 48 days ---2020 28 days Camping
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11-13-2019, 07:51 AM
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Trailer Park Supervisor
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 8,626
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Not only do I use everything in the camper, but I feel compelled to, I paid for it! The Suburban gas oven particularly. Last weekend it was personal pizzas on Boboli crusts, so convenient. Then I baked some cookies for dessert while it was still hot.
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2019 Rockwood Geo Pro G19FD w/off road package
2015 Ford F150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 V8
Yes, I drink the water!
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11-13-2019, 07:59 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 5,712
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Three things on our TT...all of our TT's so far, that I try to NEVER use....
#1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER
#2 SPARE TIRE
#3 BREAKAWAY SWITCH
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11-13-2019, 08:23 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Durham, NC
Posts: 3,188
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To each their own. It is yours, you paid for it. Use it as you wish. We have RV friends with a 6 year old fiver they bought new. They have never put water in the fresh water tank, and they RV a lot. Their decision. Their RV.
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Durham, NC
2021 Jayco Class C model 27U
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11-13-2019, 09:14 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 1,673
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that is like "I turned the power off to my house because there is a chance of getting a shock or worse yet a fire"
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11-13-2019, 09:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: North Port Florida
Posts: 2,050
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheWolfPaq82
Three things on our TT...all of our TT's so far, that I try to NEVER use....
#1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER
#2 SPARE TIRE
#3 BREAKAWAY SWITCH
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I have say if they are on the RV I consider them "in use" but not used yet
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Frank & Cindy--- (SOB) 5th Wheel ---2019 Ram 3500 Cummins 6.7 SRW 4x4 8' bed--- Payload 4394------Remi & Sage camping pups---TST 507 TPMS ... B&W Patriot 18K---3.73 axle ... Predator 3500---2019 48 days ---2020 28 days Camping
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11-13-2019, 10:11 AM
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jkoenig24
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Box Elder, SD (formerly NY)
Posts: 953
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Isn't there some sort of "protectant" chemical added to the ammonia based refrigerant? If there IS, then that "protectant" would need to be circulated to be able to do its' job.
On my first RV (Casita Travel Trailer) and my current RV (Dynamax Super-C) I use EVERYTHING.
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11-13-2019, 10:25 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 869
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SLU2
We have a 2012 FR Surveyor that we bought in 2016. On a upper 80 degree day, the fridge wouldn't go under 40 degrees. They replaced the cooling unit and its still the same! We now use it for air tight storage of items. We're stationary so we have a 18cf fridge on our porch. Unless its a normal fridge with a fan, FORGET IT!
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You may have the same problem I had with the fridge in my 2011 Georgetown. There was nothing wrong with the fridge but, when it was installed, FR left an inch of free space on each side and a larger hollow space above it. When the sun shined on that side of the rig, the temperature in this dead space rose to well over 130F. The fridge was effectively operating inside an oven and couldn't cool properly. The solution was to fill the dead air spaces with fiberglass insulation. The fridge has worked perfectly since that was done.
I also suspect that your porch fridge is larger and, since it runs on AC, works better.
Phil
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11-13-2019, 10:40 AM
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Kasual Kamper
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Fairfield County CT
Posts: 1,297
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheWolfPaq82
Has anyone noticed that the OP never responded to a single question since the original post ???
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I'm guessing he got the information he was looking for. Still, it would have been nice to acknowledge that and some of the questions that have been asked of them.
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11-13-2019, 12:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Mountain Foothills of Southern Alberta
Posts: 2,005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheWolfPaq82
Has anyone noticed that the OP never responded to a single question since the original post ???
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There was only one question asked by one member that I can see. 
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2007 Surveyor SV230 - 200 Watts Solar/MPPT Controller - 220 AH Battery Bank (Two-GC2) - 600 watt PSW Inverter - (2) 2000 watt Inverter Generators - LED Lighting
2009 F150 - 5.4 Litre with Tow Package
Boon Docking 99% of the time.
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11-13-2019, 12:42 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
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Quote:
Originally Posted by boondocking
There was only one question asked by one member that I can see. |
3 of us asked "why not use it?"
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Checkout my site for RVing tips, tricks, and info | Was a Fulltime Family for 5 years, now we're part-timing on long trips
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11-13-2019, 12:45 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 62
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Absorption Refers
Quote:
Originally Posted by jkoenig24
Isn't there some sort of "protectant" chemical added to the ammonia based refrigerant? If there IS, then that "protectant" would need to be circulated to be able to do its' job.
On my first RV (Casita Travel Trailer) and my current RV (Dynamax Super-C) I use EVERYTHING.
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The absorption refer is coated internally ( sodium chromate )when first tested at the factory. The only thing needed after setting for years would be cleaning the burner.
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11-13-2019, 01:22 PM
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#39
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Mountain Foothills of Southern Alberta
Posts: 2,005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
3 of us asked "why not use it?"
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I stand corrected.
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2007 Surveyor SV230 - 200 Watts Solar/MPPT Controller - 220 AH Battery Bank (Two-GC2) - 600 watt PSW Inverter - (2) 2000 watt Inverter Generators - LED Lighting
2009 F150 - 5.4 Litre with Tow Package
Boon Docking 99% of the time.
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11-13-2019, 01:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 7,916
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KyDan
The air-conditioner in an automobile or even an industrial chiller has seals on the compressor because the compressor has external motivation- gas/diesel engine or electric motor.
These seals may do a better job of sealing if they get exercise once in a while to keep them oiled. There is oil in the freon in the system.
The compressor in a roof AC in an RV is a sealed system. The motor and compressor are sealed in a steel case with no seal to need lubrication.
Not even close to the same thing..
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100% correct Sir
Worst chance of injury in a non-used system to me is the infestation of critters/insects.
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