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    Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 9:15am
Should one expect any difference in the performance of the refrigerator in colder temperatures?  For example, if it's 30-degrees outside, should one expect the temperature in the frig/freezer to be the same as it is when the outside temps are 70, 80, 90 degrees?
 
Same question as it relates to an empty vs. filled refrigerator/freezer.
 
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 9:33am
Never thought about it... when it's cool out, we use an ice chest, ours is bigger than the fridges in either trailer anyways..lol.

But it's an ammonia evaporation cycle that runs an RV fridge.. have to go learn what kind of temps that needs...
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Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 10:24am
I used mine during the January pod get-together and didn't have a problem.  I worried it might freeze up but it didn't.  I always take one of those indoor/outdoor wireless thermometers to monitor the fridge temp but I don't remember any numbers.  Usually during spring/summer/fall trips it will stay around 39-40 F.
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It's my understanding that according to the food industry, 40-140 degrees is the danger zone where food is not safe to eat.  Just a bit of trivia.  Safe Travels.
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Thanks.  I was just wondering.  I was going to use the Pod frig to start the defrost process for the Thanksgiving turkey, but it won't fit in the frig Smile.  I guess I'll fire up the Jayco fridge and put the 20+ pounder in there to start defrosting.
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Posts: 1807 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 8:18am
Originally posted by this_is_nascar

Thanks.  I was just wondering.  I was going to use the Pod frig to start the defrost process for the Thanksgiving turkey, but it won't fit in the frig Smile.  I guess I'll fire up the Jayco fridge and put the 20+ pounder in there to start defrosting.
 
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Nov 2012 at 10:54am
We use a cooler, and brine at the same time.. ala Alton Brown.
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"Q".... you mean "W"?   She's an android. (Thanksgiving snowed in leftovers episode)
 
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