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Old 08-02-2016, 09:26 AM   #1
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Fridge in outside kitchen

I was wondering if the fridge in the outside kitchen works when travelling. I know it's only on electricity but I have yet to use it so I don't know if it's worth plugging it in before leaving to keep stuff cold until we reach destination.

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Old 08-02-2016, 10:31 AM   #2
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No the fridge does not work while traveling. What I found was that it would defrost while traveling and water went inside the cabinet. Ended up removing the fridge and put in 1 pullout shelf so the wife can put the griddle on and 1 shelf so I can store the BBQ grill.
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Started w/ second battery & inverter from harbor fright not worth the trouble!
Now start w/ beverages cold, freezer full of "Blue" ice blocks, safety strap locked, has traveled 1K miles + overnite & beer is still COLD. However; have never had frost build up problem in freezer section; but, wife hearing of de-frosting water damage now has me packing an old bath towel under beer in "dorm" refer.
Sure wish I could remodel allowing larger outdoor Refer, haven't thought of away; so, got a portable ice maker . . .
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Old 08-02-2016, 06:14 PM   #4
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Thank you for your answers.
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Old 08-03-2016, 07:08 AM   #5
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gets hot..

We've used ours a lot!! Never had a meltdown either........
I do worry about it getting too hot inside kitchen when running when I'd close the lid for the night.. so Now I keep it gapped open, so I get a little air flow..
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Old 08-03-2016, 08:38 AM   #6
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Those 2 black round vents behind the fridge are supposed to keep air flow when big door is closed. Mine vent to bathroom.
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We've used ours a lot!! Never had a meltdown either........
We have one in our 32' CR ST 5th Wheel. We use it a lot as well and have never had an issue with it defrosting and causing water damage. I found out that it keeps our beer and wine perfectly cold.

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Old 08-03-2016, 12:54 PM   #8
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I think the defrosting was meant to happen when you leave camp to head home or to another place. My last 7 hour drive home allowed the fridge freezer to defrost thus dripping all over the inside of the fridge...fix was to put a towel between the freezer and the plastic tray.
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Just to add to the discussion. We load the freezer with freezer packs when travelling and while it defrosts a bit my drinks stay cold if we're going three hours or less travelling.

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