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04-05-2008, 04:45 PM
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1987 T2153 Satellite Travel Trailer
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
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04-05-2008, 07:11 PM
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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
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04-06-2008, 06:06 AM
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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.
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04-06-2008, 08:16 AM
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1987 Satellite Refrigerator
Thanks for the ideas on the refrigerator. I'll try them and let you know.
Mike
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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
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09-25-2011, 07:31 PM
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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.
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09-25-2011, 08:50 PM
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Quote:
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.
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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?
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