RV Refrigerators - Things to Know
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Making the Best Use of Your RV Refrigerator
The refrigerators in recreational vehicles (motorhomes, trailers, etc.) are usually pretty small. Here is some advice to make the most of that limited space in the RV fridge and to avoid food problems on the trip. (refrigerator photo by Virginia Allain)
Life in the campground became a lot easier when recreational vehicles (RVs) started having refrigerators. Fixing a meal while on the road in a motorhome or camper or while in camp is a lot simpler than it used to be without a refrigerator.
I'll share with you my tips for stocking that RV refrigerator so the food doesn't shift, spill or break as you roll down the road.
In addition there are some troubleshooting tips that might come in handy. Nothing spoils a trip faster than the RV fridge breaking down and all your food getting ruined.
Life in the campground became a lot easier when recreational vehicles (RVs) started having refrigerators. Fixing a meal while on the road in a motorhome or camper or while in camp is a lot simpler than it used to be without a refrigerator.
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I'll share with you my tips for stocking that RV refrigerator so the food doesn't shift, spill or break as you roll down the road.
In addition there are some troubleshooting tips that might come in handy. Nothing spoils a trip faster than the RV fridge breaking down and all your food getting ruined.
Contents at a Glance
- Cool the RV Refrigerator before Filling...
- Put the Food into Smaller Containers for...
- Small Storage Containers to Use in the R...
- Traveling in the RV with Bananas and Oth...
- Video Tips for Using an RV Refrigerator
- Vent System for the RV Refrigerator
- Avoid Glass Bottles in the RV Refrigerat...
- Stock up on Plastic Carafes for Milk, Ju...
- Keeping the Food from Shifting in the RV...
Cool the RV Refrigerator before Filling It up
Cool Tip #1
Start cooling the refrigerator down ahead of departure time according to the guidelines in your owner's manual. It takes a couple of hours for it to chill properly, so don't put the food in immediately or some of it might spoil.
It's important for the RV to be level while the refrigerator is cooling. If your driveway slopes, use levelers under the RV.
It's important for the RV to be level while the refrigerator is cooling. If your driveway slopes, use levelers under the RV.
Put the Food into Smaller Containers for the RV Refrigerator
Cool Tip #2
Put only what will be used on the trip into the RV refrigerator. Don't take oversized jars of condiments. Put just enough mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard into smaller containers.
If you are taking packaged foods, removing the outer box and just packing the inner bag saves space. Be sure to cut out and bring along the cooking instructions from the box.
If you are taking packaged foods, removing the outer box and just packing the inner bag saves space. Be sure to cut out and bring along the cooking instructions from the box.
Small Storage Containers to Use in the RV
Traveling in the RV with Bananas and Other Fruit
Cool Tip #3
Don't put soft fruits like bananas into the refrigerator. The bouncing around they will get as the RV travels down the road reduces them to mush. Put easily bruised fruit like a container of fresh strawberries on a folded washcloth for cushioning if it must be refrigerated. Something like bananas are better off riding on the bed.
Video Tips for Using an RV Refrigerator
How it works, how to help it cool better and more
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Vent System for the RV Refrigerator
Improve the performance of the RV fridge
Avoid Glass Bottles in the RV Refrigerator
Cool Tip #4
Transfer liquids like milk or wine into plastic carafes with tightly fitting lids. Too many glass bottles in the fridge could result in breakage if the roads are rough.
Stock up on Plastic Carafes for Milk, Juice and Wine
Check the size so it will fit in the door of the RV refrigerator
Keeping the Food from Shifting in the RV Refrigerator
Cool Tip #5
Pack the food closely together in the RV refrigerator so there's no room for the items to move around during travel. Remember after lunch to rearrange the food to fill any gaps from food that was eaten.
If items are stacked, be careful opening the refrigerator door as the contents often shift during the trip. You can get tension bars to hold the foods in place inside the refrigerator.
If items are stacked, be careful opening the refrigerator door as the contents often shift during the trip. You can get tension bars to hold the foods in place inside the refrigerator.
Bars to Keep the Food from Shifting in the RV Fridge
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Keeping the RV Refrigerator from Getting Moldy
Cool Tip #6
Remove all the food from the RV refrigerator at the end of the trip. Turn it off. Wipe down the inside with a spray cleaner and a rag or paper towels to remove any food residues. Remove any ice from the freezer compartment and dry that area.
Crumple sheets of newpaper into balls and put these in the different sections of the refrigerator and freezer. Place something in the door to keep it slightly open so air can get into the refrigerator. This video demonstrates this technique for keeping away mold while an RV is stored or parked.
Crumple sheets of newpaper into balls and put these in the different sections of the refrigerator and freezer. Place something in the door to keep it slightly open so air can get into the refrigerator. This video demonstrates this technique for keeping away mold while an RV is stored or parked.
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Upon-Request
Mar 21, 2012 @ 10:31 am | delete
- Small storage containers are a great tip!
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MiddleSister
Mar 10, 2012 @ 4:53 pm | delete
- Oh, and "Squid Angel blessed."
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MiddleSister
Mar 10, 2012 @ 4:53 pm | delete
- There are definitely considerations that need to be made for planning RV food storage!
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puppyprints
Mar 10, 2012 @ 2:35 pm | delete
- Great tips - very useful ideas for eating good on the road!
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TravelingRae
Aug 13, 2011 @ 3:30 pm | delete
- Blessed by a SquidAngel taking a stroll outside her neighbourhood on 8/13/11
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scarlettohairy Jul 6, 2011 @ 4:49 pm | delete
- These are great tips for a novice RVer to have a more enjoyable trip. I had never heard of the fridge bars, but they make perfect sense!
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