Fridge question

huskydog replied on 05/08/2016 06:39

Posted on 05/08/2016 06:39

when traveling to a site we want  to cool the fridge down ,on the control panel do I switch the "Vechicle " battery on or the " hab battery" , I know the fridge will need to be switched to 12volt 

Bakers2 replied on 05/08/2016 10:16

Posted on 05/08/2016 10:16

Husky we select battery on our fridge, I understand that it runs off the vehicle battery whilst the engine is running. We leave the battery selection, different place, on neutral, you can select engine or habitation.

We don't keep ours at home but when going away I load the fridge and icebox.  I use ice blocks if the fridge isn't full, freezing cartins if juice or milk to fill in gaps if there are any, thats practice that's rare!  Never had an issue with food. Just plug into the mains in arrival.

Don't know if it helps you

EmilysDad replied on 05/08/2016 10:58

Posted on 05/08/2016 10:58

Certainly have to choose in our 2012 Lunar. I never select 12 volt as I am able to cool and stock the fridge prior to leaving on our tours. So for what is seldom more than a 4 hour journey the fridge is itself an excellent cool box.

Doesn't really answer the question though ......... 

replied on 05/08/2016 11:31

Posted on 05/08/2016 11:31

Certainly have to choose in our 2012 Lunar. I never select 12 volt as I am able to cool and stock the fridge prior to leaving on our tours. So for what is seldom more than a 4 hour journey the fridge is itself an excellent cool box.

Doesn't really answer the question though ......... 

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Doug n San replied on 10/08/2016 17:32

Posted on 10/08/2016 17:32

Every fridge is different but on our old dometic on 12v will not hold the temp down even after its been taken down by the mains or gas, so we travel with the gas on, ok, ok some will sat this should not be done but we do.

MichaelT replied on 11/08/2016 09:30

Posted on 11/08/2016 09:30

Every fridge is different but on our old dometic on 12v will not hold the temp down even after its been taken down by the mains or gas, so we travel with the gas on, ok, ok some will sat this should not be done but we do.

Write your comments here...if you have the correct regulator thats OK I think howver I do wonder if the gas will stay alight with a 60mph wind blowing in as you drive along?

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