Oasisbob
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I understand my fridge has to be pretty much level. So my question is is levelness more inportant front to back or side to side? And if I get my level bubble so the bubble barely touch's outside edge of bubble is that good enough or not? Always wondered so thought I would ask.
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camperpaul
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If you are level to 1 in. in 8 ft., you're good to go.
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sch911
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Half a bubble is good enough....
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Oasisbob
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Is side to side or front to back more important?
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camperpaul
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Front to back on the trailer or motorhome is the same as side to side on the fridge and is more important.
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PapPappy
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Here is what Norcold has on their website in the FAQ section:
How level must the refrigerator be?
If you have a gas absorption refrigerator, normal leveling of the vehicle is sufficient. The refrigerator is made to operate within 3 degrees off level side-to-side and 6 degrees off level front-to-back (looking at the front of the refrigerator).
That should pretty much answer your question. I would assume that any of these LP fridges (not just Norcold) will be similar.
For the most part, if you are comfortable in your RV, so is your Fridge
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ksg5000
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I forget the number of inches per degree but when I did the actual calculations based on my wheel spread on my 29' rig it was something like 8 inches or so. Based on that I concluded that if the rig is level enough to be comfortable in the fridge will do fine. If the mfg comments on degrees is correct the 1/2 bubble comments don't seem to jive - at least not on my rig.
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tenbear
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What PapPappy said.
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joeprinter
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Not so sure the newer ie last 5 years or so, are as paticular on level bubble or not, too be honest havnt paid much attention anymore an yet still have great refridgeration. But then I am level enough not rolling outta my bunk..
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dougrainer
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Remember, the more perfect level you get, the better the refer will operate. Doug
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