Powering The Fridge Underway

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   If you do a quick search of the forum, you will find this is a hotly discussed topic. Some results of previous threads:
1. Propane is more efficient than 12v and will keep the fridge cooler.
2. Almost all larger RV's run propane all the time on the road.
3. It's a good idea to shut off the fridge when at a gas station.

If it's been as hot in Phoenix as I've heard, then then fridge is going to struggle no matter what. If it's 90º+ outside, it's going to be hard to get the temp down into the 40ºs inside. That's been my experience anyway. Also, only put prechilled items in the fridge and keep the door shut as much as possible. 

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shroomer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Aug 2013 Location: New Haven, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 236	Topic: Powering The Fridge Underway Posted: 11 Jul 2016 at 10:18pm
	If you do a quick search of the forum, you will find this is a hotly discussed topic. Some results of previous threads: 1. Propane is more efficient than 12v and will keep the fridge cooler. 2. Almost all larger RV's run propane all the time on the road. 3. It's a good idea to shut off the fridge when at a gas station. If it's been as hot in Phoenix as I've heard, then then fridge is going to struggle no matter what. If it's 90º+ outside, it's going to be hard to get the temp down into the 40ºs inside. That's been my experience anyway. Also, only put prechilled items in the fridge and keep the door shut as much as possible.
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ChooChoo54 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 Mar 2016 Location: SoCal Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Posted: 11 Jul 2016 at 10:02pm
	We had a great, but short, trip last month, Phoenix to Durango and back. The real objective of the trip was to learn about RV travel first hand. We're going to rent a few models of the R-Pod before we decide on buying. That's where we are. On the trip we had issues with keeping the fridge cold while traveling. Never did solve it. Seems to be a difference in opinions about using battery power or propane power while on the highway. What is correct? One person tells us, kinda in low tones like it was a dirty little secret, "Keep the propane cracked open a little to get to the fridge, but don't let any law enforcement people know!". Huh? Another person had the opposite opinion. "OMG!! Don't EVER do that!" And another.... "Yes, it's best to use propane anytime you are not hooked up to power. And yes, that includes while traveling on the highway. So... forgive me if this is one of those "Newby" questions. We are total newbies and appreciate the valuable experience living on the forum. What are the best/rightest/smartest things to do?
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