pnichols
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We can feel it when walking around and sleeping in our RV if it isn't level and don't like it. We get it level (within 1/2 bubble both directions) for comfort - this makes the refrig comfortable too. 
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rondeb
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My rule used to be, if the bubble hits the line at all, I'm OK. Now have auto level, but sometimes still not that level if I want to keep all tires on the ground.
The worst we have ever been was probably 12 inches front to back. Very obvious. Fridge worked OK.
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BigSur2
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Thanks guys. I figured I was being paranoid and that all is well. Just don't wanna kill my fridge. Funny thing is after a few beers, things don't matter as much. Happy trails!
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D & M
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Nothing to worry about.
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Bit Bucket
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rondeb wrote:The worst we have ever been was probably 12 inches front to back.
Assuming the head of the bed is uphill, that works well for clearing the nasal passages at night.
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webslave
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I routinely set up with the trailer ~1" lower on the street side and ~1" higher on the nose (based on dead flat level). This keeps the A/C condensate running off the street side rear corner...if there is going to be water running off the roof, let it be the area least likely that my head and feet are going to be in. 
Can't feel one inch... As most have said, if it is comfortable enough to "live" in, it is level enough. By the time your rig is so unlevel as to be detrimental to the operation of the refrigerator, you won't want to spend a lot of time trying stay in the trailer...
My 2 cents, your mileage may vary...
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JJBIRISH
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They are designed to be operated level when stationary… the risk of damage increases dramatically when they are not… their operation may be simple with no moving parts, but it is also a precise operation that diminishes when not level…
It takes a precise amount of heat and good circulation of the fluid to operate correctly… out of level effects proper circulation that can overheat the fluid and shortens the life of it… the damage caused is permanent and over time will effect the operation of the fridge… sometimes catastrophically… with some luck, it only quits operating… most fridge fires are caused by cracked tubing near the boiler area and is reportedly caused by overheating… their only fix so far is to shut down (lock out) the fridge…
While it may be as level as you can get it, There is no such thing as level enough…
One thing is for sure, RV fridge repair people, and cooling unit mfg’s love this level enough idea RV‘ers have adopted, but you will have a long day finding one that agrees with it…
I suspect the fridge mfg’s primary concern is it lasting longer than the warranty period and their instructions for comfortable trailer use will allow for that…
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pnichols
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Why don't RV manufacturers offer an option that mounts the refrig with-in a gimbaled frame so it's always level ... IOW, a large version of those dashboard wire cup holders that tip and rotate so the coffee cup is always level??
It might be worth, say $500 more, in an RV's initial purchase price to have a refrigerator in it that would operate at maximum efficiency for the life of the RV.
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mowermech
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All I want is that when I put a frying pan on the stove, and pour the oil in, it doesn't all run to one side of the pan.
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JJBIRISH
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mowermech wrote:All I want is that when I put a frying pan on the stove, and pour the oil in, it doesn't all run to one side of the pan.
What I would do in that case is level the trailer so the fridge is level, then check and adjust the stove installation to match…
Then I would adjust or install the bubble levels on the outside sidewalls…
On my last trailer I also had bubble levels installed near the ceiling above the fridge so I would always know if something changed… I did that because the scissor jacks had a tendency to back off on that trailer…
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