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Date:         Sun, 31 Jul 2005 08:52:03 -0700
Reply-To:     Keith Ovregaard <kovregaard@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Keith Ovregaard <kovregaard@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Forget the Frig in Summer
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Me, too. I went to the trouble of installing a digital temp probe in the fridge and in heat like that, it was reading in the mid 50's. In the past, we usually have packed a cooler full of ice and used the fridge for stuff not needing real cold temps. But last weekend I went solo up to the Sierras without the cooler and regretted that omission. It was over 100 for the tree days I was out and reached 110 in the Sac. valley at one point. As it was, the AC relay shut down to let the engine cool and there is no way the electrical system would be OK with the fridge running on DC, so I was risking it by leaving the LP on while driving. Not a good idea if you happen to crash!

So, from now on, a cooler goes with me and I will be enjoying cold drinks with lots of ice!!!

Keith

PS I understand some of you have gone to the trouble to put fans inside and in the back to increase efficiency and can actually make ice. Can anyone do that in 100+ heat?

On Jul 31, 2005, at 3:04 AM, Chuck Reisinger wrote:

> I'm about to forget using my frig in the CA 100 degree + temps....the > idea of an ice chest sounds good and makes a lot of sense! What do you > do? Thoughts? > > Thanks >


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