Running Fridge Whilst Driving

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Running Fridge Whilst Driving

Post by digitalgypsy » Sun Mar 09, 2014 10:57 pm

Howdy Bongo Friends,

So I was wondering, is it okay to run your 12v compressor fridge when driving? I know they can operate in an inclined position, I think mine (Vitrifrigo 38l) is something like 30% incline. But what happens when you drive up/down particularly steep hills, will it damage the fridge if it's on? It's something I have always wondered! Many thanks for any advice :)

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Re: Running Fridge Whilst Driving

Post by Dodgey » Sun Mar 09, 2014 11:27 pm

Hey Steve, me again :-)

I run mine all the time when driving - otherwise my ice would melt! They must be designed to cope with it - well, mine still works great!
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Re: Running Fridge Whilst Driving

Post by Simon Jones » Sun Mar 09, 2014 11:34 pm

Compressor fridges are fine while driving although I tend to avoid 1 in 3 hills in case it spills the milk :). Pretty much every motorhome is fitted with that type.
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Re: Running Fridge Whilst Driving

Post by digitalgypsy » Mon Mar 10, 2014 1:37 am

Ah, two reliable sources as always!! That's good to know, clearly I need to stop worrying about these things #-o :)
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Re: Running Fridge Whilst Driving

Post by rita » Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:59 am

As long as You don't try to open the fridge door whilst Driving it should be ok.
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Re: Running Fridge Whilst Driving

Post by g8dhe » Mon Mar 10, 2014 11:20 am

Ah no problem in opening the door of the fridge whilst driving, I can just reach our cold can supply, ideal! I then pass one to the driver ;-)
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Re: Running Fridge Whilst Driving

Post by digitalgypsy » Mon Mar 10, 2014 2:43 pm

I will open the fridge door for a cold beer, whilst driving, sorted :P
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