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StephenH 
podders Helping podders - pHp 
Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6487 |
 Calendar Event: Dometic FridgePosted: 14 Jul 2016 at 11:22am |
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If it cools while on propane while stationary, it should also cool effectively while moving. Others have commented that propane works better than 12V for cooling. However, at 100 degrees, and with the interior of the R-Pod probably significantly higher (if vents and windows are shut while moving), the cooling capacity may not be sufficient to overcome the heat moving into the refrigerator from the hot R-Pod interior.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Pilot
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Joined: 26 Jul 2015 Location: Pinckney, Mi Online Status: Offline Posts: 91 |
Posted: 14 Jul 2016 at 10:58am |
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Sorry, didn't read the whole question. Yes it cools on campsite on propane. Didn't take a temp reading but butter was firm and meat was cool to touch.
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Walt & Lynne
2015 r-pod 177 08 F150 or 2014 Explorer Pinckney,Mi |
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Leo B
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Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4519 |
Posted: 14 Jul 2016 at 10:58am |
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We had something similar happen when we were down in the Keys, it was 100 degrees and humid, and the fridge just couldn't maintain on battery will driving. Worked fine once we plugged in at a campground.
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2025 Ford Transit Camper van 2017 Ford F150 Previously owner 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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Pilot
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Joined: 26 Jul 2015 Location: Pinckney, Mi Online Status: Offline Posts: 91 |
Posted: 14 Jul 2016 at 10:56am |
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Walt & Lynne
2015 r-pod 177 08 F150 or 2014 Explorer Pinckney,Mi |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6487 |
Posted: 14 Jul 2016 at 10:48am |
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Does it cool properly using propane while not on the road?
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Joined: 26 Jul 2015 Location: Pinckney, Mi Online Status: Offline Posts: 91 |
Posted: 14 Jul 2016 at 9:45am |
 Just got back from a 5000 mile trip to Colorado, Idaho and back to Michigan.Found on the way back that the Dometic Fridge is not cooling while on the road with either the battery or propane feeding it. The freezer seemed to be okay as the meat up there stayed frozen while the fridge was at 60 degrees. The manual recommends traveling in battery mode for safety standpoint at gas stations. Not good having open flame (propane) at fuel pumps. Does great on 110 while at a campground. Any thoughts? I have a call into General RV to get a look. |
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Walt & Lynne
2015 r-pod 177 08 F150 or 2014 Explorer Pinckney,Mi |
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Dometic Fridge - Event Date: 14 Jul 2016