| propane fridge question [message #230190] |
Mon, 18 November 2013 17:18  |
chasingsummer
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I am sure some of us use or fridge in the winter (propane), has anyone had any issues with theres not cooling when it gets real cold out?
brian
asheboro, nc
75 eleganza, 74 build
119k miles and counting,
DOG HOUSE
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| Re: [GMCnet] propane fridge question [message #230203 is a reply to message #230190] |
Mon, 18 November 2013 18:15  |
scott cowden
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brian;
I've personally used a propane fridge down to about 10 Deg F with no issues. Liquid propane boils at -44 Deg F so even at 20 below, the cylinder with liquid propane in it will still have gas to provide to the fridge.
Now, the other question would be how well the refrigeration system powered by propane works in a cold environment. I know that up here in Canada, soda machines that sit outside often used to have a light bulb installed and put next to the compressor to keep it from freezing in winter.
On the other hand, if it's that cold, a hotel with a hot tub and a good bar will ensure that even if your food freezes solid, you won't care all that much!
Just my personal experience.
Scott Cowden
1974 ex-Glacier
Newmarket ON
Canada
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> I am sure some of us use or fridge in the winter (propane), has anyone had any issues with theres not cooling when it gets real cold out?
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> 75 eleganza 2 74 build
> 118k miles and counting,
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| Re: propane fridge question [message #230223 is a reply to message #230220] |
Mon, 18 November 2013 20:50 |
Bob de Kruyff
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| Chr$ wrote on Mon, 18 November 2013 19:09 |
They suck in 115* heat...
...You would think they would work WITHOUT gas in that temp!!!
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That's my experience. I switched to the compressor units.
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: propane fridge question [message #230462 is a reply to message #230223] |
Wed, 20 November 2013 12:18 |
Carl S.
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| Bob de Kruyff wrote on Mon, 18 November 2013 19:50 |
| Chr$ wrote on Mon, 18 November 2013 19:09 |
They suck in 115* heat...
...You would think they would work WITHOUT gas in that temp!!!
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That's my experience. I switched to the compressor units.
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I have never run my Norcold three way in 115 degree temps, but I HAVE run it anywhere from 105 to less than 40 degrees, and it has always worked perfectly well, within those ranges. When it is extremely hot out, I have had to turn the temp down a bit, but it would still freeze water bottles in the freezer.
I can't really speak to the performance at extreme cold temperatures though. The coldest camping we have done with this fridge as been down to about the mid 30s (for a short time overnight) and I haven't had any issues.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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