Refrigerator Archives

Tips for optimizing and organizing your RV refrigerator

Gail Marsh - January 16, 2023

Most every RVer I know has things they like and don’t like about their rig. For us? It’s the refrigerator we don't particularly care...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, January 13, 2023

Newsletter Editor - January 13, 2023

Issue 2035 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Is a 12-volt compressor refrigerator best for me in my RV?

Dave Solberg - January 12, 2023

Hi, Dave, While attending an RV show recently, I noticed some units have a Furrion battery-operated refrigerator. Do you recommend the battery-only power source? Thanks....

My brand-new Dometic fridge won’t stop beeping!

Dave Solberg - December 12, 2022

Dear Dave, I have a problem with my Dometic fridge. I have replaced the eyebrow or control panel with a new one. It gets 12v...

Has your RV refrigerator cooling unit gone bad?

Russ and Tiña De Maris - December 9, 2022

High on the list of RVer nightmares is this one: Opening the refrigerator door to grab a “cool one” and coming back with something...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, November 4, 2022

Newsletter Editor - November 4, 2022

Issue 1985 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Ask Dave: Can I run RV’s residential refrigerator overnight when not plugged into shore power?

Dave Solberg - November 3, 2022

Dear Dave, How long will the residential refrigerator in my RV run when not traveling or hooked up to shore power? Can I assume it...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, October 27, 2022

Newsletter Editor - October 27, 2022

Issue 1979 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Evaluating your best RV refrigerator options: gas-electric, 12-volt, or residential

Video Editor - September 20, 2022

By Cheri Sicard Thinking of changing out your RV refrigerator? What kind of RV fridge is best? The video below from Big Truck Big RV...

How to know if your RV fridge is leaking ammonia

RV Travel - August 2, 2022

By Dustin Simpson, California RV Specialists If your RV refrigerator smells like ammonia you need to take action. It’s not something where you can wait three...

RV Gadget: Fridge fan tames wild GE 12-volt fridge

Tony Barthel - July 9, 2022

I’m finding more and more RVs are coming with 12-volt refrigerators. These have a lot of promise, but do they deliver? The advantages of a...

Ask Dave: Weird: Only RV freezer works on LP gas, not fridge itself

Dave Solberg - June 16, 2022

Dear Dave, My Dometic fridge works on 120 current but only the freezer works on gas. I've replaced the circuit board and the front "eyebrow"...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Newsletter Editor - May 25, 2022

Issue 1868 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

The best ways to ensure your RV’s fridge works properly

Gail Marsh - May 24, 2022

“Hey, grab me a lukewarm beer from the fridge,” said no one ever! We rely on our RV fridges to keep our “cold ones”...

Ask Dave: Why do fridge fins ice up and then drip tray overflows?

Dave Solberg - May 22, 2022

Dear Dave, We seem to be having an issue on and off with our Norcold N821L (I think that's the model) fridge. This only seems...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Newsletter Editor - May 17, 2022

Issue 1862 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, April 18, 2022

Newsletter Editor - April 18, 2022

Issue 1841 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Ask Dave: Two questions: Microwave mystery and WD-40 on holding tank cable

Dave Solberg - April 11, 2022

Dear Dave, I have a 2015 KZ Durango Gold Mod #370 fifth wheel and have two completely unrelated questions. We have been full-time RVers for...

Ask Dave: Do absorption refrigerator coils get cold spots as they age?

Dave Solberg - March 24, 2022

Dear Dave, As our absorption refrigerator coils age, do they build up cold spots in them? If so, is there a way to restore...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Newsletter Editor - March 23, 2022

Issue 1823 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Ask Dave: Can I convert RV’s 2-way fridge to 3-way for safety on the road?

Dave Solberg - March 22, 2022

Dear Dave, Can an RV's 2-way refrigerator (electric/propane) be converted to a 3-way fridge, to be able to safely run it while traveling? I have...

Ask Dave: Can I run my RV’s refrigerator on 12 volts while driving?

Dave Solberg - February 28, 2022

Dear Dave, Can't I run my RV's refrigerator on 12 volts while running down the highway and turn off my propane tanks completely? —Fil Patrick...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, January 10, 2022

Newsletter Editor - January 10, 2022

Issue 1771 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, November 26, 2021

Newsletter Editor - November 26, 2021

Issue 1740 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Ask Dave: Why is my refrigerator freezing the food?

Dave Solberg - November 25, 2021

Dave Solberg is a leading expert in the RV industry and author of the “RV Handbook” as well as the Managing Editor of the...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Newsletter Editor - October 27, 2021

Issue 1718 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Ask Dave: Why doesn’t my 3-way refrigerator work on 12-volt?

Dave Solberg - October 21, 2021

Dear Dave, Our camper has a 3-way fridge which works great on LP and 120-volt, but on 12-volt it seems to work but doesn't keep...

Ask Dave: What can I do about fluctuating fridge temperature?

Dave Solberg - October 5, 2021

Answers to questions about RV Repair and Maintenance from RV expert Dave Solberg, author of the "RV Handbook" and the managing editor of the...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Newsletter Editor - September 21, 2021

Issue 1692 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, September 10, 2021

Newsletter Editor - September 10, 2021

Issue 1685 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Defrosting the RV freezer/fridge correctly

RV Travel - June 17, 2021

By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader about an RV fridge while he...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Newsletter Editor - June 8, 2021

Issue 1617 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Newsletter Editor - June 1, 2021

Issue 1612 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Easy tips to make sure your RV’s fridge stays cool all summer long

Gail Marsh - May 31, 2021

By Gail Marsh If it's not already, it’s going to get hot pretty soon, and your RV refrigerator is going to need your help! Here are...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Newsletter Editor - May 18, 2021

Issue 1602 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Newsletter Editor - May 11, 2021

Issue 1597 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, May 6, 2021

Newsletter Editor - May 6, 2021

Issue 1594 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

How to kill lingering RV refrigerator smells

Russ and Tiña De Maris - May 5, 2021

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Full-timing friends of ours took off for a week away from their RV. On returning home to their hot...

Should you keep your RV freezer full?

Russ and Tiña De Maris - April 15, 2021

By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving as RVtravel.com's...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Newsletter Editor - April 13, 2021

Issue 1577 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Don’t let your RV fridge make you sick

RV Staff - February 3, 2021

By Russ and Tiña De Maris As RVers, we come from all backgrounds and dispositions, but there's something we all agree on: We like to...

Use wireless thermometers to track important areas of your RV

RV Staff - December 22, 2020

By Greg Illes Once upon a time, long before wireless thermometers, the only reliable temperature measurement was with a hollow glass rod filled with mercury....

Does your RV have a built-in ice maker in its freezer?

Emily Woodbury - July 21, 2020

Remember the days when RVs didn't have extra appliances like ice makers? Or four TVs? Or three A/Cs, two bathtubs and a fireplace? We...

Adjust refrigerator temperature – and keep freezer the same

RV Staff - July 19, 2020

By Jim Twamley Here's one of life's funny little questions: What is that thingy on the metal fin inside my refrigerator? I never thought much...

Take good care of that RV fridge!

RV Staff - June 7, 2020

By Greg Illes Most RVs have what are known as gas-absorption refrigerators. This is a meaningless term to all but the most technical, and it...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, May 18, 2020

Emily Woodbury - May 18, 2020

Issue 1342 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

RV Doctor: How to winterize an ice maker

RV Staff - November 8, 2019

Dear Gary, How do I winterize my ice maker? I have a Norcold refrigerator in a Fleetwood motorhome. —Larry R. Dear Larry, Here are the steps, as...

Nonworking absorption fridge? Read this before replacing it

RV Staff - September 20, 2019

Dear Gary, I have a refrigerator that needs to have the cooling unit replaced. Do you know of any place that I can get a...

RV Daily Tips Newsletter Issue 1155

RV Staff - August 22, 2019

From the editors of RVtravel.com, “The RVers’ Voice of Reason.” Thursday, August 22, 2019 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll...

How important is leveling for an RV absorption fridge?

RV Staff - August 8, 2019

Dear Gary, We recently purchased a used 2007 motorhome and haven't actually camped in it yet but have done some local driving to get used...

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