Robinwest Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I have hooked up to 110v at home to test the outlets, microwave and overhead AC, but was wary of testing the other appliances without leveling my 1990 dolphin. Can I run the fridge on electric mode, the propane heater and the propane water heater without leveling the rig? They are all original equipment. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john*thomas Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I have always been told the fridge has to be leveled. Now "leveled" does not mean 100%. When I park if I'm not 100% level but close enough I don't worry about it. My fridge has worked fine. I've never heard the same for propane heaters but then again, I do not use mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extech Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 the fridge MUST be level any time you use it or it will fail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john*thomas Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I believe the manufacturer calls for 2% side to side and 4% front to back. But to further note, the fridge will still work (initially) if the level is way off but not for long so don't do that. I strive for having my bubble mostly (at least) inside the circle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 3 hours ago, extech said: the fridge MUST be level any time you use it or it will fail No it's not that drastic. Might cause it to fail if you do it way off level all the time. I use a bubble level and put it on freezer floor to check. Even some of the bubble in the center ring is good enough. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extech Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 also front to back is more important than side to side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 13 minutes ago, extech said: also front to back is more important than side to side Also not true. Side to side is very important but mine tolerates being up a little in the front fine. Down on the drivers side is a no no for me Linda S Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extech Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 was going by the info included with my new unit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Maybe new is different. Most of us have old ones. Also it seems each one has it's own sweet spot. The newer ones are supposed to have more tolerance for off level. Sounds like that isn't true Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred heath Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Long read but covers everything. https://lifeonroute.com/why-your-rv-fridge-needs-to-be-level/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 People are amazingly perceptive of off level the inaccurately of comfort is not enough to screwup up a fridge unless you parked it in the yard and for got to turn it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinwest Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 Thanks for all your help, my understanding is the fridge is the only appliance that requires leveling of the rig. This forum has been so helpful to a beginner RVER like me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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