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Table of Contents                                    show                                                Should I Leave My RV Refrigerator On all the Time?                            Will Leaving the RV Refrigerator Always On Cause Damage?                            Is Turning Off Your Refrigerator Between Trips a Good Idea?                            Lower Energy Bills                            Protects the RV Refrigerator\u2019s Lifespan                            More Eco-Friendly                            Will the RV Refrigerator Get Damaged by Turning It On\/Off Frequently?                            What Should You Do Before Camping and After Returning?                            Running an RV Fridge on an Inverter While Driving?                            Can I Use a Generator to Power the RV Refrigerator While Driving?                            What to Do When Arriving at an RV Park or Campsite?                            Related Articles        Should I Leave My RV Refrigerator On all the Time?When you own an RV refrigerator, you may ask, \u201cShould I Leave My RV Refrigerator on all the Time?\u201d It\u2019s a fair question.It\u2019s not necessarily a really bad thing to leave it on. While it will get more usage that way, it will also be ready when you want it.For instance, using the RV fridge as additional cold storage when staying at home is handy, especially when you have a family celebration with more guests present. It will put more wear on the appliance though.Other factors may make it less desirable though.So, let\u2019s consider the reasons to leave your RV refrigerator on continually versus periodically turning it off.Will Leaving the RV Refrigerator Always On Cause Damage?A frequent cause of appliance failure with RV refrigerators (affiliate link) is the cooling coil.The mixture inside to keep things cool enough is ammonia and water, along with zinc chromate, usually, to prevent rust.https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=X9rYHE3hVWAVideo can\u2019t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: LIVE | 3 Way Fridge how to guide \u2013 easy mains, 12v and gas easy for any Jayco, Caravan, Camper & RV! (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=X9rYHE3hVWA)Smad 3 Way Refrigerator XC60-5 12v Fridge for RV. AC\/DC\/LPG. 55 Qt. BlackCheck at Amazon\u24d8 If you click this link and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no additional cost to you.When a refrigerator stops working, it\u2019s commonly down to the expansion tube and a buildup that\u2019s accumulated there over time.The buildup develops through longer usage periods.Essentially, the longer a refrigerator is running inside an RV, the sooner the expansion tube and ultimately the cooling coils will run into difficulty.If you think about it, most mechanical devices are like this. They wear out or wear down the more usage they experience over time.Is Turning Off Your Refrigerator Between Trips a Good Idea?It\u2019s a personal choice.There\u2019s a certain amount of convenience for part-time or weekend RVers who wish to make use of extra cold storage in the driveway when their home refrigerator is frequently full.However, there are some benefits of turning it off between trips.Here are a few:Lower Energy BillsUnless you have sufficient solar energy collected by solar panels on the roof, then your home utility bill will go up when the RV is plugged in to keep a few appliances running.That gets expensive after a while!If you own a propane refrigerator, then you\u2019ll need to ensure that the gas doesn\u2019t run out expectedly and cooling has turned off unbeknownst to you.So, periodically checking the gas tank or that the refrigerator is still running becomes one more thing to worry about.Protects the RV Refrigerator\u2019s LifespanThe additional use of the refrigerator may cause it to develop a fault years later that may not have happened otherwise.As such, this increases the costs of ownership and the maintenance inconvenience too.You may also lose food that was in \u201ccold storage\u201d but lost cooling when the refrigerator failed without warning (see our earlier section about failing cooling coils).Also, a replacement refrigerator likely will be needed sooner than it would otherwise. This considerably increases the ownership costs.If you were hoping to get a new one (or new to you) when you eventually replaced the current RV with another, it may not be possible to wait should a refrigerator failure occur right at the wrong time!So, turning it off protects its lifespan.More Eco-FriendlyFor people who care about the planet, using less energy is better.Less energy is required from power plants that still aren\u2019t completely run using green energy that\u2019s good for the environment. So, there\u2019s that.https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=E0qU4MOaDloVideo can\u2019t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: RV Refrigerator Tips and Tricks (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=E0qU4MOaDlo)Will the RV Refrigerator Get Damaged by Turning It On\/Off Frequently?Many people who go camping in their RV have heard from camping neighbors that they\u2019re best not to turn off the refrigerator.The thinking is that it will get damaged internally when doing so repeatedly over time.Actually, this has become a bit of a myth. Really, it\u2019s more like an old wives\u2019 tale because it has no basis in fact.Modern RV refrigerators are designed to withstand being turned on and turned off at different times without causing mechanical problems.Regular RV refrigerators are made to withstand the rigors of camping life which includes sometimes turning it off when disconnecting from shore power or full hook-ups.Indeed, the majority of RVers turn off their fridge just before they get out on the road and only turn it back on when they\u2019ve arrived.Read Also: How Many Watts Does a RV Refrigerator Use?What Should You Do Before Camping and After Returning?If you\u2019re inclined to turn off the RV refrigerators (affiliate link) between uses, our advice would be as follows:https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8Hd4zcnEpzUVideo can\u2019t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Walsh WSR17BK Compact Refrigerator (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8Hd4zcnEpzU)Walsh WSR31TBK Compact Refrigerator, Dual Door FridgeCheck at Amazon\u24d8 If you click this link and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no additional cost to you.Before Going RV Camping \u2013 Allow at least 24 hours between turning on the refrigerator again and when you\u2019ll be traveling. This allows enough time for the appliance to cool down sufficiently, including any freezer section too.The ideal refrigerator temperature is 40 degrees. Adding a bottle of water inside gives the appliance something to keep cool and acts as a good way to check how effective the fridge is.Any issues with keeping food fresh, drinks cold, and ice creams frozen for the kids (or yourself!) will be discovered before heading out.This allows time to possibly remedy the situation first.  After Returning from RV Camping \u2013 Turn off the refrigerator. Disconnect and close off the propane tank valves too. Open the main compartment and freezer doors.Doing so prevents moisture from getting trapped inside which can create unwanted bacteria like mold from forming. Consider any ice that\u2019s inside the icebox or freezer compartment too.Remove this to prevent it from melting and causing a small flooding situation! You can thank us later\u2026Yes, your refrigerator should be turned off while driving. There\u2019s a risk that in an accident, a propane line could become damaged when the tank\u2019s valve is open.The results of a gas leak could be extremely dangerous. Therefore, the propane valve must be shut off, and the refrigerator turned off unless it has another means of power.Don\u2019t worry though because by ensuring that the refrigerator is running up to a day prior to departure, it should stay cold enough to keep food fresh while it\u2019s turned off during transit. With older models, this may not be the case though. Make sure that the refrigerator\u2019s doors(s) remain cold. If they tend to lose their seal and swing open, that\u2019s something to attend to.Replace the parts that are no longer allowing for a strong seal between the door and the unit itself to prevent the doors from swinging open.Also, add a few cold drinks inside because not only are they refreshing after you arrive at the RV park, but they\u2019re a bit like ice packs which keep their surroundings cooler too.Running an RV Fridge on an Inverter While Driving?Is it possible to run an RV refrigerator on the inverter while driving your RV?If the refrigerator is a 3-way one that uses multiple sources of energy or fuel to operate, then it\u2019s possible to run it using power from the inverter.Will an RV fridge run off a battery? Sure. However, what you won\u2019t know for sure is:a) how long your journey will be.b) how many hours the refrigerator can be sustained on only the battery bank.It is true that with the engine running, the batteries should be receiving a fresh charge. Whether this will be enough to avoid the batteries fully draining before you arrive at your destination would require some detailed energy calculations.Can I Use a Generator to Power the RV Refrigerator While Driving?Possibly. But generators are noisy which could be a distraction while focusing on the road.Most generators are fuel-powered, so they may not last as long as you\u2019d like.It could also be cut without warning depending on the quality and age of the generator.Also, depending on how it\u2019s powered, it may produce some fuel fumes which are best vented externally.Generally, it\u2019s a bad idea to attempt to keep an RV refrigerator running using a generator.When the RV doesn\u2019t have a generator, a portable one comes in handy. Inverter generators produce safe electrical currents. These generators also are unsafe to use while driving.However, they\u2019re a great solution off-grid or at an impromptu park up overnight:https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OuYmLshs7V8Video can\u2019t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Wen 56203i Super Quiet Inverter Generator \u2013 This may be all you need! (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OuYmLshs7V8)WEN 56203i 2000-Watt Portable Inverter Generator. Very Quiet (Lightweight, CARB Certified & Fuel Shut Off)Check at AmazonIf you click this link and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no additional cost to you. \u2139What to Do When Arriving at an RV Park or Campsite?After you\u2019ve arrived and parked up, it\u2019s time to get busy.If you have a refrigerator that can run on electrical hookups as well as propane \u2013 this is common \u2013 then just plug in and get the appliance running again.Alternatively, for propane RV refrigerators (affiliate link), it\u2019s time to open the propane valve again to supply fuel to the appliance once more.https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oRa0AWApV18Video can\u2019t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: SMAD 3-Way Propane Refrigerator RV with Electric\/Gas Thermostat and Flame Indicator (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oRa0AWApV18)Smad 3 Way Refrigerator 12v Fridge for RV. AC\/DC\/LPG. 55 Qt. BlackCheck at Amazon\u24d8 If you click this link and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no additional cost to you.Ultimately, it\u2019s possible to keep your RV refrigerator running all the time if you don\u2019t go anywhere.However, if you\u2019re intent on travel, then powering down and disconnecting it from the power supply or propane source, is best.Furthermore, the optimal choice is to run the refrigerator when it\u2019s needed and to turn it off at all other times. It will have a longer lifespan that way.Related ArticlesHow to Keep RV Fridge Cold While Driving?How Many Watts Does an RV Refrigerator Use?Regular Toilet in RV?RV Dump Station CostHow Long Do Travel Trailers Last?Leaving Pets in RV"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Should I Leave My RV Refrigerator On all the Time?","item":"https:\/\/livingpioneer.com\/should-i-leave-my-rv-refrigerator-on-all-the-time\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]