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Old 07-19-2010, 10:09 AM   #1
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I was out for a week long trip and the meat we kept in the fridge didnt keep good at all. We had to throw out 2 porterhouses and some bacon too. The temp gauge in the fridge said it had temps that were in the safe range but the meat only lasted about 3-4 days and then went bad. Dont our fridges have the coolness to keep meat for longer than a day or two?

Anyone else have this problem and how did you fix it?Edited by: fixit5561
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Old 07-19-2010, 10:19 AM   #2
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quick fix...eat the steaks sooner.my fridge does well with meat in the fridge or freezer.
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Old 07-19-2010, 11:40 AM   #3
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I have not had any issues. you may want to put your temp gauge in the middle and see what you are reading
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Old 07-19-2010, 11:42 AM   #4
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My freezer is always the coldest of cold. When I check it, it is always about 5-10 dgs. Even when the fridge warms up due to outside temps, the freezer stays very cold.

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Keep the meat in the lower, coldest part of the fridge, or freeze it and thaw it when you need it. Thats what we do.
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Old 07-19-2010, 01:20 PM   #6
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The meat was on the lowest shelf in the fridge, thats why I was asking about it. Maybe it was just the heat and having a 7yr old that likes to keep the fridge door open alot. I dont know.



I plan on just freezing everything from now on and then take it out when we want to use it.
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Old 07-20-2010, 10:01 AM   #7
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yup I keep it in freezer until I need it
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Old 07-20-2010, 10:37 AM   #8
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Our frig is coldest on the top shelf.. I never put anything there that might not live near frozen. And I usually keep the meat in the freezer and thaw when needed.
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Get a cooler for the 7 year old's drinks, etc.

we never had an issue with the fridge in the 4 years we've had the camper.
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my drinks are usually 12 yrs old and older, and they stay in the cupboard until needed. then I usually put them on ice, single malt scotch is what I prefer.
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Old 07-20-2010, 01:11 PM   #11
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I use a wireless thermometer in the fridge. The ones designed to measure outside temps. Lets you monitor fridge and freezer temps if you have two transmitters without opening the door. I usually have to run fridge on lower settings and have never lost any meat.

Is it me, or does meat just not taste as good after it's been frozen?


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