Refrigerator frequency of use?
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Topic: Refrigerator frequency of use?
Posted By: TIDALWAVE
Subject: Refrigerator frequency of use?
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 9:46am
 I will be unable to use my Pod for an extended period of time. However, I will have someone available to charge my batteries etc. Is it better to turn on the refrigerator at the same time the batteries are being charged? Usually 24 hours tops off the batteries. I know that the refrigerator uses an evaporative system. Would running it for a day per month help keep the system from deteriorating? Or is it better to just let it sit? My maintenance person is willing to wipe out the refrigerator after each use to prevent mold.------------- TIDALWAVE |
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Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 11:47am
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It won't hurt the fridge to not be run. But...be sure to leave the fridge door open when not in use. Mold and odor will result if it is closed up. Even wiping it out won't stop all of it as there are little nooks and crannies that won't be reached. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 12:50pm
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Your fridge should have a little latch that pops out and holds the door slightly cracked when not in use. That with a box of baking soda keeps it nice and clean smelling and ick free! ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 1:36pm
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The fridge in our 'stream was not turned on for 4 years, didn't hurt a thing near as I can tell.
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Posted By: Thinker
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 5:49pm
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I have my pod in a barn with full hookups. I keep my pod plugged in all the time and my fridge on AC. Cooling is not based on moving parts that wear. I have done this with other RV's too.
If you don't have electricity. Prop the door and try to dry it out completely before going away. Mold can do some damage. ------------- Tow Vehicle: 2013 Pathfinder 4WD R-POD Model 171 
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 14 May 2013 at 8:35pm
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Look for the latch on the stationary part of the latch system, inside the fridge. I think mine is a little gray bump. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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