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Just a quick question really, is it ok to put the fridge on (12v obviously! ) while travelling to your location?

My fridge instructions mention the removal of the air vents when you arrive and turn it on.

many thanks!

Providing you have the correct connections/relay in your car/caravan electrics the fridge should be on automatically. That was the case when we had a Dometic fridge but now we have a Thetford you seem to have to play around a bit with the setting is the van. As far as the fridge vents are concerned if they are like two open grills there is no need to do anything. Sometimes fridge vent covers are used in winter although I have never bothered.

David

oh ok, so another real Noob question then, you leave the 12V on while in transit?

yes we cool overnight before travel and then switch to 12 v on the fridge before setting off.it does not operate until the engine reaches a high level of revs to protect the car battery.i normally forget to take off the covers but they only need to be fitted at minus 8 to 10.

excellent! (and great idea about chilling from the night before)