An rv refrigerator is quite different from the residential refrigerator you have in your home.
All electric rv fridge.
Rv refrigerators and freezers.
By greg illes the vast majority of rvs are equipped with the familiar dc propane fridge also sometimes called a recombinant gas fridge.
Gail with a mid sized rv refrigerator.
From manufacturers like norcold and dometic.
In addition to the two way and three way fridges we are now seeing more and more electric only residential type fridges installed in rvs.
While the electric residential fridge is superior in many ways it cannot necessarily deliver the endless off grid needs of some die hard dry campers.
Models from top brands like norcold and dometic we carry the most sought after rv refrigerator lines on the market.
Mine will operate at zero or 2 in the freezer and about 34 f in the bottom when set on 6 out of 10.
The solid steel frame construction used in the unit is one of its strongest points in my opinion as it speaks of its sturdiness and durability.
Available in 6 7 8 or 12 cubic ft.
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From small truck refrigerators to large rv refrigerators.
My friend explained that some rv manufacturers started installing residential style refrigerator in the more expensive rv.
Whether you need to keep a couple of drinks cold or you are stocking up for a long road trip there is a norcold or dometic refrigerator for you.
Uses a minuscule amount of propane.
I also noticed that the dometic dm2652rb americana 2 way rv refrigerator is suitable for rv owners.
It s also so inefficient that it can take almost a full day.
This model only works on 120 volt ac power.
That was the first time i saw a new rv with an all electric refrigerator rather than the typical absorption style refrigerator that operates on lp gas and or 120 volt ac power.
Meanwhile a 3 way rv refrigerator can use the power sources mentioned above or dc power from the house batteries.
A 2 way rv refrigerator gives the user the option of running the fridge using either ac power shore power or generator or lp gas.
There are also safety features that for instance will automatically switch over to using lp gas.
The electronic controls added to this product are also user friendly.
It s an archaic design sensitive to poor leveling occasionally prone to catching fire and amazingly poor at holding inside temperature constant.
Keep your favorite food cold on the road with a spacious yet compact rv refrigerator.
Either i got a good one or they have been around long enough the bugs are all out.
Perhaps with the exception of extreme off grid campers my experience in interacting with fellow campers supports this all electric appliance choice.