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How To Operate Your RV Refrigerator In An Airstream Trailer

This post was updated on March 15th, 2024

The refrigerator in your camper doesn’t operate in quite the same way as the refrigerator in your home does. For one thing, you don’t want the freezer or refrigerator flying open while you’re traveling! As a result, the handle functions a little differently than you might expect.

SEE ALSO: How To Know If Your Rig Is Level Enough For Your RV Refrigerator To Work Properly

Learn how to operate an RV refrigerator in just a few easy steps.

In this video produced by Airstream, TrailerChix’s Toril Milbrath will show you all the details you need to know to become a master RV refrigerator user.

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Original video by airstream

While many RV refrigerator models cool your food using the same thermodynamic principles, it’s always best to hang on to the manual for your specific refrigerator and freezer unit.

Each model has it’s own buttons and display system, and it can be tough to generalize between units.

For an in-depth tutorial, learn more about how two-way and three-way RV refrigerators function in this article.

UP NEXT: How To Pack Your RV Refrigerator To Prevent Spills And Keep Food Fresh

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