castore357
Active member
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?
Ok. TyI have driven in RVs with the fridge on for over 20 years without any failure including my Valor for the last 2.5 years.
TyI always travelled with the fridge on. Gas/electric, residential electric, and 12v electric. Never a problem.
Lol. TyI 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.
TYWe drive with our 12v compressor fridge on. No issues .. never heard you weren't supposed to.