Posted 2010-07-04 8:58 AM (#121865) Subject: Mini refrigerator
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Posts: 93 Location: Nebraska
Hi,Any experiences with a mini refrigerator or dorm refrigerator in your trailers? I have been considering the more expensive 2 door type with a freezer on top but if vibration from the road or temp swing is going to shorten it's life span much I will probably go with the cheapest one available. Thanks
Posted 2010-07-04 1:03 PM (#121877 - in reply to #121865) Subject: RE: Mini refrigerator
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Posts: 93 Location: Cherokee, Ia
I have a mini dorm frig in my weekender. Works great. Just sits on the foor out of the way. Have had it for 4 years, still works great, and I just have a 3 horse steel trailer, nothing fancy, but rides well on the floor. Door doesn't come open, but I suppose you could bungi it shut if needed. Still keeps my perishables nice and cold...and my drinks!!Cost under 60 bucks, and well worth it. Friend of mine has 2 door with freezer, 120 at Wallyworld....still going strong.. I think she bungies the doors for long trips.
Posted 2010-07-04 2:32 PM (#121880 - in reply to #121865) Subject: RE: Mini refrigerator
Location: Central Arkansas
I have a dorm sized frig from Lowes in my weekender. It is the style that has a seperate freezer. $199 plus tax. I have not had any problems with the doors opening up going down the road. It will keep drinks cold all day while I run around locally. I do keep the trailer plugged in when it is home.
Posted 2010-07-04 2:41 PM (#121881 - in reply to #121865) Subject: RE: Mini refrigerator
Location: Central Arkansas
I keep the frozen drink singles in the freezer. Mostly, Pina Coladas & Margaritas. They are still good and slushy at least 6 hours after the trailer has been unplugged.
Posted 2010-07-04 3:16 PM (#121882 - in reply to #121865) Subject: RE: Mini refrigerator
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Posts: 93 Location: Nebraska
brushycreek,Your set up looks really nice. I have looked at some that have a lock on the front, but if there's not a problem with the door coming open then that wouldn't be necessary. There are also some energy star rated one's now that are supposed to use less electricity and I don't know what gives them that rating. The motor or better insulation? Maybe both. What brand is your refrigerator.Thanks Joan
Posted 2010-07-04 5:33 PM (#121886 - in reply to #121865) Subject: RE: Mini refrigerator
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Posts: 93 Location: Cherokee, Ia
I usually put frozen meats in the freezer section,they r still half froze after unhooked for 5-6-hours...Sometimes I put frozen 1/2 gallon water bottles in it, if it's really hot, and I have to have it unplugged for a long time. Forgot one nite to plug it in, stuff still cold in am. Worth the money, mine is a Haier brand, but I think they are all pretty close in comparison. (I like your idea of the packaged Pina Coladas and Margaritas! Nice and cold after a long, hot trailride!)
Posted 2010-07-04 6:07 PM (#121888 - in reply to #121865) Subject: RE: Mini refrigerator
Location: Central Arkansas
I picked the Frigidaire on advice from my dad who owned a air con and refrigeration company for over 30 years. It is his favorite brand. I picked that model based on the interior compartment layout and not having to open the frig everytime you wanted a treat out of the freezer. Plus, the rating was good. I stuck with white since the trailer had a white ceiling and a white microwave. This is just a run around trailer for us so we had it done as a dry pack. It does have a porta potty and extremist shower in the first stall. Blake that used to work for Whinny Cargo did a GREAT job for a GREAT price!
Posted 2010-07-05 8:42 AM (#121906 - in reply to #121865) Subject: RE: Mini refrigerator
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Posts: 824 Location: Kansas
It seems to me that the gaskets are designed for the purpose of keeping those doors closed and you should not have any problems. Mine has never offered to come open and as other posters, it is just a dorm fridge that sits on the floor.
Posted 2010-07-05 9:34 AM (#121911 - in reply to #121895) Subject: RE: Mini refrigerator
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
Originally written by Phoresic on 2010-07-04 10:43 PM
With the electric refrigerators, do you have to vent them to the outside, or ust leave some room in the back?
There are no gas fumes that have to be vented. As was stated, leaving some room behind and above the fridge will allow the coils to be properly cooled, and improve its efficiency.
Posted 2010-07-05 11:00 AM (#121915 - in reply to #121906) Subject: RE: Mini refrigerator
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Posts: 3802 Location: Rocky Mount N.C.
Originally written by terri s on 2010-07-05 9:42 AM
It seems to me that the gaskets are designed for the purpose of keeping those doors closed and you should not have any problems. Mine has never offered to come open and as other posters, it is just a dorm fridge that sits on the floor.
Turn the corner kinda quick and about four of those 2 liter bottles will open it right up. Those magnetic seals will keep a stationary unit closed, but get out on the interstate and things tend to become dynamic!!!
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