RV Refrigerator Is Not Cold Enough

by Anonymous

The refrigerator in our 1994 Wilderness travel trailer doesn't get very cold. The freezer freezes great but the bottom doesn't get very cold on the electric. Is there something that we can try?

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This is a common complaint with RVers. The fact that your refrigerator is not getting cold enough while using electric could be an indication that there is a problem with the refrigerator itself, but before you go to the expense of taking your travel trailer in and having the fridge checked out there a couple of things you can try.

The problem could be that the cold air in your refrigerator is not getting circulated. Unlike home refrigerators most RV refrigerators do not come equipped with a circulation fan. There are battery operated RV Frdge Fans that can greatly improve the cooling efficiency of your RV's fridge. Installing a RV Fridge Vent Fan will also increase the efficency of the refrigerator.

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I would also suggest that you perform some routine maintenance on your fridge. Watch the video below from RVing Expert Mark Polk for more great information on RV Refrigerators.

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If the cooling does not improve after trying these steps, you may have to take your RV to a Certified RV Technician and have them diagnose and repair the problem.

I hope this helped.

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