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Old 07-20-2009, 09:11 PM   #21
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Re: Fridge Size

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Hi: Jim... The only light I need in the fridge is "Coors Light".
And with that, you can get all the glow you need?
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Old 07-21-2009, 12:04 AM   #22
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Re: Fridge Size

Ron,

We've got the 19' and we actually opted for the smaller refrigerator because we really wanted the 3-way. After having a 16' Casita with a 1.9 fridge, I find the 3.0 just fine. While camping for 6 days, we did keep wine bottles and extra soda in a cooler, but found we could store most everything needed in the refrigerator.

I shouldn't probably post this photo, as our custom cabinet setup was a bit of a headache for Reace, but I really like having the fridge, microwave and large cabinet all right there.

The 3.0 on DC does pull quite a lot more power than the old 1.9, so it is important to turn it off (or turn on propane) if you're parking for a lunch break or extended rest stop.





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Old 07-21-2009, 08:00 AM   #23
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Re: Fridge Size

Hi: Cheryls... So size really does matter Nice cabinet and extra storage!!! Alf
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Old 07-21-2009, 11:54 AM   #24
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Thanks, Cheryl. That makes me feel better. The 3-way feature is very appealing becuase of the ability to travel with the propane shut off at the bottle.
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Old 11-05-2009, 09:05 AM   #25
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Re: Fridge Size

gbaglo..

question about cabinet.....the cabinet door up you're 5.0 fridge have a glass on it or regular door?

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Old 11-05-2009, 09:41 AM   #26
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Re: Fridge Size


It has a regular oak door, like all the upper cabinets. It's great space for kitchen stuff, spices and such.

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Old 11-05-2009, 09:53 AM   #27
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What a fast reply.......

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Old 11-05-2009, 04:25 PM   #28
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Re: Fridge Size

Go to page one of this thread, back to the very first post and you will see a picture.

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Old 11-06-2009, 08:21 AM   #29
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Re: Fridge Size

gbaglo....

I saw your interview in the Meet the Escapee......you answer some question about your fridge.....when you came back from Oregon and your ice creme had nice and sooth looking.........you drove back 4 hours with your fridge at OFF?

Another question is......when you drive with your fridge on propane ON.....do you experience that it came OFF often when on the road

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Old 11-06-2009, 09:38 AM   #30
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Re: Fridge Size

The fridge with ice cream in it was turned off for about five hours. Only thing in the freezer was the ice cream and a couple small freezer packs. I DO NOT drive with the propane turned on. I know that some do, but the experts advise that the practice is dangerous, particularly in the event of an accident. There are laws as well that prohibit driving through tunnels or taking ferries with the propane turned on.

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Old 11-06-2009, 09:54 AM   #31
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So my concern is about driving distance......when we go to North Carolina every year we do it in 2 days....First 10 to 11 hours in a row and second 6 to 7 hours......I thanks 10 hours in a row is to long to kept all the fridge at the right temperature.....what do you think? Do you know what your Owner Manuel said.....

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Old 11-06-2009, 11:44 AM   #32
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Re: Fridge Size

Just travel with the fridge on propane, we do it with our Escape
and have done it with our other RVs for 25 plus years.
Works great and the only time we have had to turn it off
was on the ferries.
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Old 11-06-2009, 12:41 PM   #33
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Right now we travel on 12 volt......but before we used to travel on propane....but since we're going often in North Carolina we pass the Cheasapeake Bridge/Tunel....so we must turn OFF the propane....so that why we start using 12 volts.....but draining the battery ( 4.5 amps/hrs ) even with a 1.9 cu. fridge.....

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Old 11-06-2009, 01:22 PM   #34
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Re: Fridge Size

Because it is probably safer, and not too inconvenient, we travel with the fridge on 12V. The battery does slowly discharge while we are driving, but it has yet to be a problem. If we stop for long enough to walk away from the trailer, we have to switch to propane, or the battery will drain quickly.

We have dual batteries, so that helps.

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Old 11-06-2009, 08:04 PM   #35
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Re: Fridge Size- Travelling with Propane On


Here are three links on the issue of driving with the propane turned on. It's up to you.

http://www.drivesmartbc.ca/rvs/operating-rvs-propane

http://www.gypsyjournal.net/traveling_with_propane.htm

http://rvbasics.com/techtips/rv-refr...traveling.html

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Re: Fridge Size / Running on propane


Just one more thing to consider...will your insurance company cover you in the event of an accident. If they consider running with the propane on as negligence on your part, they may not. I don't know the answer. Just posing the question.

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Old 11-08-2009, 03:36 PM   #37
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Re: Fridge Size

Good articles Glenn! The big question is, "will my food stay cold?" The Gypsy Journal article has some great suggestions on dealing with that issue, and says in the end: "With minimal opening, most refrigerators manufactured after 1995 keep an internal temperature of less than 40 degrees for eight hours, on a 100-degree day."
Now that IS impressive! So, unless Rease and Tammy are raiding some old, pre-1995 warehouse somewhere, to lower production costs, we should all be Ok with some pre-planning.
I'm a convert! I definitely didn't like the "fried to a crisp" example he gave : - )
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Re: Fridge Size

If you freeze some soda bottles (with screw top lids) and put those in the refrigerator too, plus a fan http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/r...erator-fan.htm, you shouldn't have any problems with the refrigerator staying cool enough.. under tow.

I typically camp with full hookups and once setup and the refrigerator is down to temperature, I put the soda bottles in the freezer for the return trip home.
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Old 11-08-2009, 06:48 PM   #39
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Re: Fridge Size

Baglo,

Can you tell me the dimensions of the cabinet door open above your fridge? On our Scamp we have a 4.6 cu ft fridge (maybe called a 5 by Escape?) and it has space above for a VERY small microwave inside it. It almost looks like the cabinet above the fridge could be made big enough to hold the same really small microwave.

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Ignoring the door, the inside measures approx. 21 1/4" wide and 7 1/8" tall.

Given that, did you know that broccoli cooked in a microwave loses much of its nutrients? Same with other vegetables. Not that I eat vegetables...

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