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07-18-2017, 07:58 AM
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How level is ok
Hi folks,
I am always reading about the importance
of properly leveling a coach when using an absorption fridge.
Does it need to perfectly level or is level enough ok, sometimes I can not just get my coach perfectly level.
Thanks,
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07-18-2017, 08:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1stMH
Hi folks,
I am always reading about the importance
of properly leveling a coach when using an absorption fridge.
Does it need to perfectly level or is level enough ok, sometimes I can not just get my coach perfectly level.
Thanks,
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No, it does not need to be perfectly level, close is good enough. If you have a bubble level put it in front of the fridge and if the bubble is not touching the edges front to back or side to side your good.
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07-18-2017, 08:34 AM
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Thanks. I have bulls eye level in the fridge.
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07-18-2017, 08:41 AM
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Close counts - in horse shoes, hand gernades, nuclear weapons, and RV leveling. If you are comfortable it's level enough.
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07-18-2017, 08:42 AM
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I went to school on both the Norcold and Dometic refrigerators. Both call for half a bubble. In other words, If the bubble is half way into the circle or less, you are good to go.
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07-18-2017, 08:43 AM
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07-18-2017, 09:36 AM
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If you fell like your walking uphill (or downhill) You should probably re-level.
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07-18-2017, 09:40 AM
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3 degrees either way... best way to test it is to open a door, stop it, then let it go in multiple positions, if it doesn't swing, you are good.
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07-18-2017, 09:42 AM
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If you have an iPhone, there's an app for that (SpiritLevel)! Works like a champ.
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07-18-2017, 09:45 AM
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Thanks all,
I do that with the bathroom door.
I have an Android phone but must see can I get an app.
My semi automatic jacks are supposed to tell me when it's level but don't do a great job.
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07-18-2017, 11:11 AM
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Looking at the fridge, 3 degrees side-to-side, 6 degrees front-to-back. With my 16' wheelbase and 8' width, that translates into 10" difference between the front/rear tires, or 10" difference between the right/left tires. 
If you can sleep without rolling off the bed or eat without your drink sliding off the table, you're well within those ranges. If it's comfortable for you to live in, it's level enough for the fridge to work. 
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07-18-2017, 02:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 4x4van
Looking at the fridge, 3 degrees side-to-side, 6 degrees front-to-back. With my 16' wheelbase and 8' width, that translates into 10" difference between the front/rear tires, or 10" difference between the right/left tires.
If you can sleep without rolling off the bed or eat without your drink sliding off the table, you're well within those ranges. If it's comfortable for you to live in, it's level enough for the fridge to work. |
Thats a great reply. :-)
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07-18-2017, 02:49 PM
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Quote:
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Looking at the fridge, 3 degrees side-to-side, 6 degrees front-to-back. With my 16' wheelbase and 8' width, that translates into 10" difference between the front/rear tires, or 10" difference between the right/left tires. |
16 feet between the tires, what a strange trailer that is.
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07-18-2017, 02:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 4x4van
Looking at the fridge, 3 degrees side-to-side, 6 degrees front-to-back. With my 16' wheelbase and 8' width, that translates into 10" difference between the front/rear tires, or 10" difference between the right/left tires.
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16 feet between the tires, what a strange trailer that is.
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