speediq99
Arizona
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Hello everyone,
We have had 2 Class C MH and 1 Trailer w/ a mix of refrigerator type. All of them 1-5 yrs old at most. In all instances, the bottom part of our fridge would 'barely' be cold enough to keep milk from spoiling. The top would freeze foods after 2-3 days running.
All these units were relatively new, coils etc... very clean yet cooling w/ propane left a lot to be desire. Our most recent unit, a Dometic on a 2005 Class C, barely has enough cooling power to keep water cool in a hot summer day.
Is this your experience ?
Mike
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HedoTravelers
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We use a small battery operated fan in the refer to keep the air moving ( CW has them). Ammonia style refers remove the heat from the unit as opposed to cooling the air. Keep the door closed as much as possible, and the more stuff inside the fridge, the easier it is to keep it cold.
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dbbls
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There is a thermostat on the fin in the back of the refrigerator. Slide it up (I think) to make it colder.
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I think it needs to be level to work well too right? Anyway, I haven't had an issue so far. I have/had norcold in 2 different campers and no problems in either.
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Admiral
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No, all of my rv fridges, (7) operated at similar temps to my home fridge, about 42 degrees no matter what the outside temps are. I use one of those circulating battery powered fans inside my fridge so the temps will stay uniform on all the shelves.
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speediq99
Arizona
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I will give the fan a try. The thermostat is already all the way up.
Mike
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mockturtle
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RV refrigerators are a lot more reactive to ambient temperatures than the kind we have at home. In hot weather, we freeze blue ice packs and keep them in the fridge during the day, sticking them back in the freezer at night. It helps a lot. It also matters which side of the coach (or trailer) the sun is on, especially in the afternoon. Window awnings help, too.
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javaseuf
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And actually, ALL refrigerators, whether absorbsion or compressor, operate by removing heat from the box. Basic principle of refrigeration.
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Jerrybo66
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Being in Az. I also feel your pain. I had the same problem until I took the cover off the top of the roof vent and found that the insulation wasn't secured, it dropped down and covered the vent channel. I also installed a 12 volt fan from Radio Shack to blow air over the outside coils and up the vent to circulate more air. I tapped off 12 volts behind the access panal and put a manual switch to control the fan. If I want the refer on during the Summer I shade the cover and run the fan. It helps a lot.. Good luck. Only 4 more months 'till camping season..... 
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Opie431
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With ours parked in the sun at 89 degrees I put an indoor outdoor thermometer inside when I turned it on electricity so I would know when I could start loading it. In four hours it was down to 42 degrees and at six hours it was 36 degrees.
When I opened the door to load it, the temperature went up right away.
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