It can never be proven whether I left the refrigerator door unlatched or if it came loose on its own, but the result was the entire contents of the fridge lying on the floor of the camper when I stopped. The good news - the eggs didn't break! The bad news - the milk jug cover came off. Ugh! Thankfully I had towels on the floor acting as a floor mat, so they absorbed a good deal of the milk and my guests claim they don't smell anything odd.
I read the post from a couple years ago about ways some have secured the door so it doesn't open. I'll look more into that, but am wondering if you have tips for loading the fridge that would also get ahead of the problem. It would help if things weren't flying around inside, I suspect.
Specifically
1. How do you carry milk? I haven't found a container that fits upright. I'm not going to lay the 1/2 gallon on its side again!
2. Are there ways of using small baskets with bungee cords that could keep things from flying? (I'm afraid they'd be more in the way than use.)
3. Other suggestions?
We have a Scamp 16' with the small fridge. I cut out 4 shelf rails from the left front of the top shelf, leaving the far left one for structural integrity. A half gallon of milk now stands upright on the lower shelf. My wife reminded me that we also slide one of the bed cushions forward to help the fridge stay closed.
Lynn and Pam
This is why I ask. I hadn't thought of that. Thanks.
Can't help you much with your fridge packing, as I am new to the camping world. However, I got thinking about the fridge during travel and have a question regarding the propane. Do you/can you run your fridge with the propane when you are traveling down the road? Thanks.
I don't use propane while traveling. Scamp advises not to. I acknowledge there is debate on whether it is very likely to cause trouble, but I'd rather play it safe. Ironically, I am less concerned about food being constantly cold so I guess I'm picking my poison in a way. I have not been brave enough to use the battery option on the fridge since my car battery is sketchy on occassion.
Thanks for your input. Unfortunately, my fridge doesnt have the battery option. I have propane or electricity. I will take your advise on not running on propane during travel! Rather be safe than sorry.
We just removed the top shelf.
There should be a small plastic piece on the fridge. at the top of the door that you turn to hold the door shut. It will also hold the door open a little when the fridge is not being used.
As I was investigating what might have happened, I discovered that even when the black plastic latch was in the closed position it didn't hold the door if I gave it a half-hearty tug. With enough of my groceries slamming into the closed and latched door, it may still be able to open. So as it turns out, I may not be guilty of negligence in the incident, but that wasn't much comfort as I cleaned up milk off every surface it splashed on!
I buy milk in quart plastic jugs they fit nice in my 1.9 cu ft fridge. I also save those jugs for OJ etc
Our 2016, 13' fridge door always came open. So I removed the top door screw, removed the door, added three (or how many it takes) small washers on the bottom hinge pin, replaced the door and top screw and wa-la! It works perfectly and remains closed in all our travels. Quick 15 minute fix.
bill & valerie 2016 13' 2017 Kia Sorento EX V6, AWD
I don't bring milk but I bring along lots of cold brewed coffee and I stored them in pint sized Mason jars. I did this because this type of glass is hard to break (it is for pressure canning) and when I finish a pint then I have storage container for any leftovers. Love multipurpose things!
Hoping your adventures are wonderful,
Sue
2017 13' Bunk Bed/Big Bed
Subaru Outback 2011
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