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Date:         Tue, 20 May 1997 20:40:15
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From:         "sh@interlog.com" <sh@interlog.com>
Subject:      Dometic Fridge

Conventional wisdom says the fridge should be operated only when the
vehicle is level.   What does this mean, and for how long.


Presumably it's not a problem if driving up a steep hill for 5 minutes.
What about parked on a hill for 25 minutes, or 2 hours?  After how much
time is there potentional damage being done to the unit?  Is the danger the
same, regardless of which of the 3 power modes is being used?


Also, how much off level are we talking.  My recently acquired 82 Westy
came with  front-back and side-side bubble levels.  Is a 5 or 10 degree
slope a problem for the fridge?  Anyone know at what degree there is
potential damage?


Many thanks










Steven Heller
Toronto, Canada
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