Running the fridge all the time?
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Topic: Running the fridge all the time?
Posted By: yakinator
Subject: Running the fridge all the time?
Date Posted: 20 May 2017 at 9:04am
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We store our 180 in enclosed storage in Houston, TX. I've been leaving the rpod turned off and unplugged while stored. The storage unit has 110v power though. If I don't stop by and turn the fridge on prior to a trip then the fridge is not cold. So if we decide at the last moment to head out for the weekend, no cold fridge. Is there any down side to leaving the fridge on all the time so it is ready for a spur of the moment trip? ------------- 2017 RPOD 180 named VentuRpod |
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Posted By: Danielw1
Date Posted: 20 May 2017 at 12:19pm
| I wouldn't think it would be to much different than your housefridge or a mini fridge running all the time. |
Posted By: Bugout
Date Posted: 20 May 2017 at 1:04pm
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If I run the frig for more then 5 days I have to defrost. Might an issue ------------- Jk Aiken South Carolina 2016 178 Toyota Tundra 2017 4.6 |
Posted By: kansasfrogs
Date Posted: 20 May 2017 at 1:05pm
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I freeze food and then put it in the fridge before a trip and then I don't have to worry about spoilage. It helps cool it off and the food is fine until the fridge cools off. ( I don't have access to power ahead of time) ------------- FROGGY |
Posted By: Bugout
Date Posted: 20 May 2017 at 1:21pm
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Good idea ------------- Jk Aiken South Carolina 2016 178 Toyota Tundra 2017 4.6 |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 20 May 2017 at 6:18pm
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I prepare for a trip by putting the freezable packets in freezer. Once frozen they maintain the fridge in a cool situation while on the road. I can shut the fridge off, travel, then, start fridge again. The frozen packets keep it cool. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Mitzi
Date Posted: 21 May 2017 at 7:53am
Great idea.  ------------- ML and Carl. |