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castore357

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Is it OK to drive with refrigerator running? I've heard from some that it's not due to the oil in the compressor. Is this true?
 
Focker

Focker

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I have driven in RVs with the fridge on for over 20 years without any failure including my Valor for the last 2.5 years.
 
Grassjohn

Grassjohn

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I can only speak for RV refrigerators (propane / 110v electric): they will operate while towing and they don’t have a compressor. The risk I would mention is, you have to tow with the propane turned on (unless you provide 110v power). I towed with the RV fridge running on propane every trip, with the exception being a few tunnels that require the propane be shut off at the tank.

This topic can be debated at every campground, typically around a campfire with adult beverages.
 
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castore357

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Grassjohn said:
I can only speak for RV refrigerators (propane / 110v electric): they will operate while towing and they don’t have a compressor. The risk I would mention is, you have to tow with the propane turned on (unless you provide 110v power). I towed with the RV fridge running on propane every trip, with the exception being a few tunnels that require the propane be shut off at the tank.

This topic can be debated at every campground, typically around a campfire with adult beverages.
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Lol. Ty
 
CornCrib

CornCrib

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We drive with our 12v compressor fridge on. No issues .. never heard you weren't supposed to.
 
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Mike in North Wales

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News to me. Kinda makes it useless to have a fridge if you can't use it while you travel. We've traveled with our 12VDC compressor fridge on for the last year with no issues.
 
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