Is your RV absorption refrigerator struggling in freezing temperatures? ❄️🛠️ In this episode of Todd's 2-Minute Tech Tip Tuesday, brought to you by BigBeardBattery.com, Todd explains why your RV freezer isn't staying cold while the fridge seems fine and shares practical tips to keep everything frosty in cold weather.
✅ Why Absorption Freezers Struggle in Cold Weather
✅ The Single Thermostat Problem
✅ How to Force a Cooling Cycle
✅ Tips for Insulating Your Freezer and Fridge
✅ Preventing Temperature Rise in Freezer
Chapters:
0:00 – Welcome to Tech Tip Tuesday 🛠️
0:14 – Why Absorption Fridges Struggle in the Cold 🥶
1:20 – How the Thermostat Affects Cooling ❄️
2:50 – Forcing a Cooling Cycle Manually 🔄
3:37 – Limiting Venting for Better Insulation 🛡️
4:08 – Using Frozen Food as a Cold Buffer 🍗
4:52 – Practical Freezer Management Tips 📦
5:16 – Ice Cream PSA 🍦😂
🔑 Key Takeaways:
Absorption fridges have one thermostat, located in the fridge, not the freezer.
In cold weather, if the fridge doesn't cycle, the freezer won't stay cold.
Manually trigger cooling cycles by briefly opening the fridge door.
Limit venting exposure to reduce cold air intrusion.
Keep solid frozen foods in the freezer to help maintain temperature.
💬 Got your own cold-weather RV fridge hacks? Share them in the comments below!
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