dutchmen TT fridge
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dutchmen TT fridge
I have been renting a 2006 22 ft dutchmen TT. I was wondering if it is a safe practice to operate the fridge on propane while going down the highway to get the fridge and freezer cold when you get to camp? If not, is there a commonly used method to accomplish this task? I know these ammonia reefers are limited, but what are the tricks for the newer ones? Thanks
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Me too. It's a very common question for new RV'rs. There are some folks out there that refuse to do it, and I think that's a remnant of an era when it might not have been safe to do so. But just about everyone will drive with the reefer on propane these days.
The real question today is, should you turn it off at the fueling station. I don't, don't see anyone else doing so either, but a lot of advice says you should.
As for tips, I think you already got the best one. Let it run on AC a day or two before you load it up with your food. It's good if your food is already cold before you put it in as well, like your cans of soda pop for example. If you use a generator at your camp site to charge your batteries, lock your reefer on propane. No need to share the charging juice with the reefer. On the other hand, if you have hookups, cool your stuff on the parks nickel.
Bill
The real question today is, should you turn it off at the fueling station. I don't, don't see anyone else doing so either, but a lot of advice says you should.
As for tips, I think you already got the best one. Let it run on AC a day or two before you load it up with your food. It's good if your food is already cold before you put it in as well, like your cans of soda pop for example. If you use a generator at your camp site to charge your batteries, lock your reefer on propane. No need to share the charging juice with the reefer. On the other hand, if you have hookups, cool your stuff on the parks nickel.
Bill
