RV refrigerators Archives

Can outside temperature be too cold for an RV refrigerator to cool?

Dave Helgeson - January 13, 2023

Today’s Fact or Fiction Question Fact or Fiction? Outside temperatures can be too cold for an RV absorption refrigerator to cool. *Paraphrased/condensed from this source. Answer: Fact! Outside...

Fact or Fiction? Outside temperatures can be too cold for an RV refrigerator to cool

Dave Helgeson - January 13, 2023

RV blogs, social media groups and YouTube videos have exploded over the past couple of years. Some provide great information, others questionable information and...

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....

Norcold to shut down all U.S. refrigerator manufacturing

Russ and Tiña De Maris - November 5, 2022

A definite chill has set in for more than 350 Norcold refrigerator manufacturing employees. The chill isn’t coming from the cooling units. Instead, these...

What is the cost of replacing my RV refrigerator?

Dustin Simpson - October 26, 2022

Last week, our RV repair shop received the below voicemail from Bob regarding the cost of replacing an RV refrigerator: Hi, my name is Bob....

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Newsletter Editor - September 21, 2022

Issue 1953 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 refrigerator right for you?

Dave Helgeson - August 12, 2022

“Boondocking with Confidence” is boldly proclaimed by an advertisement in a popular RV trade magazine for a 12-volt compressor refrigerator, followed by the tagline,...

RV ‘Gremlins’, Part 3: The secrets of RV absorption refrigerators

Dave Solberg - July 8, 2022

This series features what I call "RV Gremlins," those pesky little troublemakers that seem to pop up out of nowhere and then just as...

Dometic RV water heater and refrigerator maintenance

RV Travel - June 20, 2022

With Dustin Simpson, California RV Specialists If you would like to learn about Dometic RV water heater and refrigerator maintenance, this video is for you....

Ask Dave: How do I check the drip tube on my Everchill fridge?

Dave Solberg - October 24, 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. Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Newsletter Editor - October 19, 2021

Issue 1712 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. Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Newsletter Editor - October 6, 2021

Issue 1703 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 Consumer Support: Dometic RV refrigerator won’t start

Russ and Tiña De Maris - October 1, 2021

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Our RVtravel.com Consumer Support staff got a "help me out" request from reader Gary B. It seems that the...

Ask Dave: Is it OK to drive with the propane refrigerator on?

Dave Solberg - September 16, 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...

P.U. Proboscis asks: Why the strong ammonia smell in the refrigerator?

Russ and Tiña De Maris - September 6, 2021

By Russ and Tiña De Maris "Dear Low Tech RVing: When I open my RV refrigerator door, I about get knocked over by a strong...

RV Gadget: Fridge Fixer keeps residential refrigerator doors closed in RVs

Tony Barthel - June 18, 2021

Americans are an ingenious lot. We see a problem. We solve a problem. Whether that problem be big or small we don’t hesitate to...

Prepare early for your RV trips – You’ll be glad you did

Mark Polk - June 1, 2021

By Mark J. Polk, RV Education 101 Prime camping and travel season is here, but is your RV ready to go? Sometimes when we return...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, March 8, 2021

Newsletter Editor - March 8, 2021

Issue 1551 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, February 9, 2021

Newsletter Editor - February 9, 2021

Issue 1532 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, October 13, 2020

Newsletter Editor - October 13, 2020

This newsletter is for intelligent, open-minded RVers. If you comment on an article, do it with respect for others. If not, you will be denied...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Newsletter Editor - October 7, 2020

This newsletter is for intelligent, open-minded RVers. If you comment on an article, do it with respect for others. If not, you will be denied...

RVelectricity: Industry update – Dometic 12-volt DC refrigerator – first look impressions

Mike Sokol - October 3, 2020

By Mike Sokol Dometic 12-volt DC refrigerator testing Back in BC (Before COVID) I made a few acquaintances in the Dometic refrigeration division, and they promised...

Fridge not cooling? Diagnosis of problem may be easy

RV Staff - August 12, 2020

Steve Savage submitted this article to RVtravel.com when he was a Master Certified RV Technician with Mobility RV Service. Do you have an RV refrigerator...

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...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, July 20, 2020

Newsletter Editor - July 20, 2020

Issue 1387 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 the RV Shrink: Reader asks, “Are all absorption fridges inefficient?”

RV Staff - July 9, 2020

Dear RV Shrink: We bought a new trailer and the refrigerator is not staying cold enough. We have had it in the shop where fans...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, June 10, 2020

RV Staff - June 10, 2020

Issue 1359 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 Electricity – What’s a Danfoss compressor?

Mike Sokol - May 2, 2020

Industry Updates Could there be a Danfoss compressor in your next RV refrigerator? Just yesterday I posted my first report on how a Vitrifrigo Danfoss BD...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Emily Woodbury - April 28, 2020

Issue 1328 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 keep your RV absorption fridge running efficiently

RV Staff - April 27, 2020

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 Newsletter Issue 1304

Emily Woodbury - March 25, 2020

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros,...

Readers reveal their favorite RV mods or add-ons, Part 2

Emily Woodbury - February 21, 2020

A few weeks ago we asked you about some of your favorite things you’ve done to modify your RV. Here's what you said. We...

RV Daily Tips Newsletter Issue 1276

Emily Woodbury - February 14, 2020

Friday, February 14, 2020 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros,...

RV Daily Tips Newsletter Issue 1255

Emily Woodbury - January 16, 2020

Thursday, January 16, 2020 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros,...

RV Doctor: RV water heater and fridge pilot light problems

RV Staff - January 8, 2020

Dear Gary, I am having a problem with the pilot light on the hot water tank on my old motorhome. I can light the pilot...

RV Daily Tips Newsletter Issue 1249

Emily Woodbury - January 8, 2020

Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros,...

RV Doctor: Can extreme cold affect an RV refrigerator?

RV Staff - December 27, 2019

Dear Gary, Will extreme cold (below 5 degrees F) affect an RV refrigerator? I use my RV year-round and one weekend it was really cold...

RV Daily Tips Newsletter Issue 1234

Emily Woodbury - December 17, 2019

Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros,...

RV Daily Tips Newsletter Issue 1226

Emily Woodbury - December 5, 2019

Thursday, December 5, 2019 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros,...

RV Doctor: Can RV be stored off-level without damaging the fridge?

RV Staff - November 14, 2019

Dear Gary, I understand it is recommended that RV refrigerators be level when operating, but how far "off-level" can we keep the RV without damage...

New 12-volt RV fridge debuts

Chuck Woodbury - October 3, 2019

The following is based on a press release Furrion has unveiled its new ARCTIC series built-in 12-volt refrigerators. The line offers four finishes — black,...

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