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  • 07/21/2019 at 5:09 pm#32189
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        RVTravel.com has a tip each day and I found todays subject interesting and wanted to pass it on. :D
        “RV refrigerators operate most efficiently when cold air is allowed to freely circulate inside the unit. Food that is packed too tightly will prevent circulation and quickly spoil. Buy your items at least one day before departing and store them in your home refrigerator until leaving. Placing cold food inside a cold RV refrigerator puts less demand on the unit.
        Plug in your refrigerator to get cold air flowing at least a day prior to your departure. Once your refrigerator has cooled to an optimum temperature of about 34 degrees, pack it with the heaviest and tallest items on bottom. Place flat items such as egg cartons on the top shelf so air can freely flow out of the cooling fins. Sensitive produce such as lettuce and berries can be wrapped with paper towels and placed in the vegetable bin to prevent premature spoilage. Finally, the bottom left corner of your freezer is the coldest place in the unit for easily spoiled items such as ice cream and meats.
        Pay attention to the weather once you arrive at your destination. Your refrigerator has to work extra hard when the outside temperature rises, so remember to cool down the unit during hot weather and increase the temperature during cold weather.
        A small battery-powered interior fan can also help cold air circulate more efficiently. If you’re still experiencing food spoilage, it’s time to take your RV refrigerator into the shop for annual maintenance.”
        Posted: 10:06 AM – Jun 13, 2014
        Comeupwithsomething
        Jim,

        By chance did it detail what the “annual maintenance” is?

        Thanks,
        Danny

        Posted: 12:24 PM – Jun 13, 2014
        Traveler
        It didn’t give any information on annual maintenance, but here is the site I was looking at this morning.

        http://www.rvtravel.com/?q=daily-rv-tips-issue5319405

        Posted: 10:08 PM – Jun 13, 2014
        zman
        I’ve watched several of their video’s. Some really good tips and advice.
        https://www.youtube.com/user/RVtravel
        Posted: 10:50 PM – Jun 13, 2014
        Traveler
        I like the one of the VW Beetle pulling a fifth wheel travel trailer, maybe I will trade my F350 for a Beetle. Sorry this is off topic, but that video was interesting.

        B.W.Gentry
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        2007 Carri-Lite XTRM5
        Breckenridge, TX

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