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Refrig: How level is level enough
My LD owners manual I believe states the rig should be level enough for comfortable living(shower to drain effectively) for the refrigerator to operate correctly and avoid damage. I have been told by an RV repair place that the rig should be no more than 1/2 a bubble out of level which is what I generally have followed. I have also been told the front to back level is more significant than side to side level.  The unit seems to work OK following this criteria as and the frig will cool to 40 or maybe 38 deg. F on cooler days.  On the road through Fresno recently it was 108 deg. F and the temp in the Frig. was over 50 deg. F. I am new to this forum and just wanting to share some of my experiences with this issue and wondering what more knowledgeable folks may have to advise.  I have owned the unit for about 4 years following a long search for the unit.  Much thanks, Matt
2002 MB
Re: Refrig: How level is level enough
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A possibility from an old Andy post I saved for reference

"Try this: look at the metal fins toward the upper back of the refrigerator compartment. Look for a white plastic clip on one of the metal fins (usually located toward the right side of the ridge). This clip contains a temperature sensor. To make the refrigerator colder relative to the freezer, slide the clip upward. Hopefully that will help.

Andy Baird
Travels with Andy"
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Quote from: Matt Jones  - 
My LD owners manual I believe states the rig should be level enough for comfortable living(shower to drain effectively) for the refrigerator to operate correctly and avoid damage. I have been told by an RV repair place that the rig should be no more than 1/2 a bubble out of level which is what I generally have followed. I have also been told the front to back level is more significant than side to side level.  The unit seems to work OK following this criteria as and the frig will cool to 40 or maybe 38 deg. F on cooler days.  On the road through Fresno recently it was 108 deg. F and the temp in the Frig. was over 50 deg. F. I am new to this forum and just wanting to share some of my experiences with this issue and wondering what more knowledgeable folks may have to advise.  I have owned the unit for about 4 years following a long search for the unit.  Much thanks, Matt
Matt, the fridge on my '02 heats up on propane on hot days. I have added a fan in the refrigerator compartment and that helps by a few degrees. Dometic Refrigerator Deluxe Fan to INCREASE cooling inside with METAL GRILL...    Refrigerator fan testing  Do a search on this site for "refrigerator fans".

Chris
Formerly: 2002 30' IB
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"I have been told by an RV repair place that the rig should be no more than 1/2 a bubble out of level which is what I generally have followed. I have also been told the front to back level is more significant than side to side level."
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Both true. The refrigerator also will cool more efficiently if the exterior is shaded from direct sun (an awning or other), there is a air-circulating fan inside the refrigerator (IMO, the little "blue cubes" are useless), and/or fans in the exterior compartment or at the top of the vent to help exhaust heat, and refrigerator is not overloaded and the contents are arranged to allow free-flow air circulation. I suggest putting the thermistor to its highest position (don't rip out the wires) and not blocking the fins with "tall" objects.

As ever, YM (and refrigerator temperatures) MV.
2003 TK has a new home
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Reply #4 –
Since I'm always a half bubble off (according to DW), that's what I go by.  Another trick to keep the fridge cool if you know you are staying in, or traveling through, really hot weather is to put some ice in the fridge portion.  Frozen half- gallon plastic jugs work well for this.
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Refrig: How level is level enough
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"Another trick to keep the fridge cool if you know you are staying in, or traveling through, really hot weather is to put some ice in the fridge portion.  Frozen half- gallon plastic jugs work well for this."

I do this routinely with half-gallon jugs and/or Blue Ice.  If you keep these in the freezer all the time, it helps with the freezer and makes help available for the refrigerator at a moment's notice if required.  I rotate them from refrigerator to freezer at night to take advantage of the usually cooler nights.  The smaller-sized units are also good for stashing in a soft-sided cooler if you are taking a quick day trip and are taking snacks or a lunch.

I took the shelving units off the door of the freezer as this presents a lot more useful space in the freezer proper.  Anything that is on the door of the freezer is subject to the warm air that hits it every time the door is swung open.  With those shelves gone, I can easily fit two half-gallon containers at the front of the freezer.  This also serves to protect the real food that is behind the half-gallon containers.  It does not get hit with a blast of warm air when the freezer door is opened.

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Re: Refrig: How level is level enough
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Thank you all.  Really good reply's!
2002 MB