refrigerator problems

[Gregory OConnor]

Refrigerator Topic gets HOT .Tim and Tom, the two of you provide all
of us a great wealth of information on many topics in the past.It is
quite obvious that you both are very intelligent and helpful people.
On these forums we learn actual first hand info from "I tried that
and" type of experiances. Please continue the heated discussion as
the good helpful friends you two are to all of us. Dry camp, full
hook up Walmart parkers, average lenth of trip, and how many sixpacks
you need to keep cool are all factors that must be considered in your
reefer upgrade.

Tim, when do you rely on government sources, power utilities and
appliance manufacturers for information? Tom, "energy star
propoganda", ? its an advertisment
Gregory O'Connor
94pt40
with a cold sixpack of diet pepsi and Miller Gen Draft, mustard , 1/2
used relish jar and ice in the freezer

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Tim Hannink"
wrote:
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
> wrote:
> >
> > Tim that would be nice if it were true but its not. You are
> quoting
> > the energy star propoganda. It actually pulls over 1800 watts
when
> > the compressor starts. The hotter it got the more the compressor
> > would run and it would quickly run your batteries down if you
were
> > not connected to a power source or on generator. The RV models
are
> > much more efficient having better insulation and more efficient
> > methods of cooling.
>
> Please don't accuse me of disseminating false information unless
you
> have something besides your own opinion to back up your statement.
>
> Yes, a refrigerator uses a large amount of starting current but the
> average 18 cu ft frost-free fridge uses 750-watts when running and
> it runs approximately 1/3 of the time it is plugged in.
>
> Information on the power usage of appliances is available all over
> the internet from government sources, power utilities and appliance
> manufacturers, so take your pick and do your own research.
>
> > By the way how do you secure a regular refrigerator so it does
not
> > come flying out in a hard maneuver?
>
> The same way an RV refrigerator is secured. Install a piece of
angle
> channel to the top and sides of the fridge and screw it to the
> opening. I would also add additional rigid insulation to the walls
> of the refrigerator compartment to fill in the gap between the
sides
> of the fridge and the compartment walls.
>
> Good luck
>
> Tim Hannink
> Winter Park, FL
> 1981 FC-33SB
>