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Fridge, Silly Question time !!

in Anything that's not Eriba-related. Wed May 28, 2025 4:00 pm
by Bryn •

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We spend approx. 5 days away every 2 to 3 weeks, each time we come home I plug it in to keep the battery charged ? and turn off the fridge.

So if I were to leave the fridge on when we get home and plug the van into the mains for trickle charge, should I leave the fridge on Battery, Switch the Mains back on or not leave the fridge on at all?

RE: Fridge, Silly Question time !!

in Anything that's not Eriba-related. Wed May 28, 2025 5:05 pm
by eribaMotters •

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The only time your fridge runs on 12v is when it is attached to the car. When home and you plug the van in to get the battery topped up then if you want the fridge to run you will need to switch it to the mains setting on the front. I would not bother as you are going to be spending money running a fridge you are not using. Turn it off and then when going away turn it back on a day or so before you want to load it up for your next trip.

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RE: Fridge, Silly Question time !!

in Anything that's not Eriba-related. Wed May 28, 2025 5:41 pm
by Bryn •

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RE: Fridge, Silly Question time !!

in Anything that's not Eriba-related. Wed May 28, 2025 5:42 pm
by Simboc2004 •

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If you're storing it for a while without power, then lock the fridge door in the slightly open position. This stops it going mouldy. When storing it over winter, I open the fridge door and keep it open by opening the freezer compartment door and using it as a prop.

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