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Use a battery operated fan inside your
refrigerator. This distributes the cool air to other
parts of the refrigerator. |
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Install a remote digital thermometer
outside your refrigerator. Wire tie the sensor to the top
shelf. A 40°F temperature is the best. You can tell how
well your refrigerator is doing without opening the door.
Cool air falls, is heavier than warm air, when you open
the refrigerator door. |
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Place a 12 VDC 4” Fan under the
refrigerator vent, and mount on the bird screen with a
wire tie. Add a 105°F thermostat, ON/OFF switch, and of
course, an inline fuse to this circuit. |
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Measure from the cooling coils in back
of your refrigerator to the inside surface of your RV
wall. If this space is too great, install a barrier on
the top edge of the outside opening to force the air to
flow across your cooling coils. We used a piece of vinyl
siding. See the Refrigerator Manufacturers INSTALLATION
Instructions for the proper spacing. The refrigerator is
designed for a certain Air Flow (CFM) for maximum
efficiency. |
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Do not add uncooled, or unfrozen items
until late in the day to allow your refrigerator to catch
up. |
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The day before a move day, turn your
refrigerator to the coldest temperature possible. (Some
models do not have this feature.) |
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Use frozen artificial ice to lengthen
the time the refrigerator section cooling may remain
colder on a travel day. Leave this artificial ice in the
freezer prior to your move day. |
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Park your RV with the refrigerator
shaded during the hottest part of the day. |
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Annually perform the maintenance
duties prescribed in your owner’s manual. |
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Close your slides to reduce the space
you intend to cool, close off parts of the RV that
don’t need cooling. |
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CONDITIONING: |
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Your air conditioner is designed for a
20°F temperature drop. If it is 100°F outside, the best
your air conditioner can do is 80°F in the best of
circumstances. |
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Clean your air filters weekly, or
sooner if needed. |
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Annually perform the needed preventive
maintenance, clean the coils under the outside cover and
other items listed in your owner’s manual. |
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Pull down your shades, and add
insulation to your windows when necessary. |
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Park in the shade, but examine the
trees and structures for possible wind damage before
doing so. |
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A water mister may be attached to your
awning, or awning rail in low humidity climates to help
keep your RV cool. A timer could be added, maybe 9 a.m.
to 7 p.m. to save water. Use a water filter if the water
is hard. |
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Go on a day trip, or to the swimming
pool on a HOT day. |
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Monitor your AC voltage, the minimum
is 107 volts, the maximum is 130 volts. |
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Close or block off living areas not
needed. |
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Pay close attention to your pets. Do
they have water at all times, and can they retreat to the
cooler floor areas? |
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Avoid the steam and warmth of cooking
inside on a HOT day. Cook outdoors or in the earliest and
latest part of the day. |
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Dress in light colored clothing; sit
under the shade and enjoy your new found location. |
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