1987 T2153 Satellite Travel Trailer

[mcsteele]

Once I turn the refrigerator on to run on electric how long should it take to cool down? I notice one problem I had was that the trailer was not exactly level. Can the trailer be a little unlevel and the refrigerator still work? I ran the refrigerator overnight on electricity and it still didn't cool down the way that I thought it should. Would I be better off to try to run it on gas?


Thanks,

Mike

[JohnB]

Mike

On the older fridges they use to be more susceptible to being level in 2 directions. Even the new ones some time need to be at a degree of normal level. If it is not level the liquid in the cooling coil blocks off the cooling action and the fridge will not work.

While gas operation is a little stronger and quicker, electric works just fine too. A working fridge should be cooled down in about 8 hours. Yes it does take that long. In about 5 to 6 hrs you should be seeing a drop about half way down in cooling.

Trying putting a small level on the fridge shelves and see how level you are or not.

How long did you wait?

Hope this helps

John

[Tweety]

I never think the fridge feels that cold without anything in it. We put ice packs in there to help it cool down faster. Put a tray of ice in the freezer and see if it stays frozen.

[mcsteele]

Thanks for the ideas on the refrigerator. I'll try them and let you know.

Mike

Originally Posted by JohnB

Mike

On the older fridges they use to be more susceptible to being level in 2 directions. Even the new ones some time need to be at a degree of normal level. If it is not level the liquid in the cooling coil blocks off the cooling action and the fridge will not work.

While gas operation is a little stronger and quicker, electric works just fine too. A working fridge should be cooled down in about 8 hours. Yes it does take that long. In about 5 to 6 hrs you should be seeing a drop about half way down in cooling.

Trying putting a small level on the fridge shelves and see how level you are or not.

How long did you wait?

Hope this helps

John

[cherylah456]

Hello, I am looking at purchasing a 1987 Sunline Satelite camper. But I am not sure if my 1997 jeep cherokee is ok to tow it. Any feedback would be most helpful.

Thanks

[Sunline Fan]

Originally Posted by cherylah456

Hello, I am looking at purchasing a 1987 Sunline Satelite camper. But I am not sure if my 1997 jeep cherokee is ok to tow it. Any feedback would be most helpful.

Thanks

Hi Cheryl,

In order to answer your question, we'll need a little more information on the trailer you're looking at. The Satellite series can encompass a trailer 18 feet to just shy of 25 feet, and the weights change quite a bit between those. If you don't know the exact model, an overall tip-to-tip measurement or pictures could help us out. Do you know of a link online for it?