Re: [A/S] Re: Fridge unlevel: how long is ok?

[Charlie/Betty Burke <cbburke@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Part of the confusion stems from the age of the refrigerators. All 
absorption refrigs are not built the same. Older refrigerators which are 
distinguished by a square enclosure around the chimney above the burner, 
are much more sensitive to level. Dometic provided a level with each of 
the refrigs and required the level to be within the inner ring for best 
operation.
When they redesigned them back in the, I want to guess 80's they changed 
the chimney to a round style. While the shape is not the reason it 
allows for easier identification. Round chimney refrigs are much more 
tolerate of off level operation. The owners manual for them only 
specifies that the coach be level enough for "comfortable living"
Any refrig is not bothered while operating while on the road is because 
it is in constantly changing position. The basic problem with off level 
operation is that it allows hot spots to form and create bubbles in the 
coolant which in turn stop the flow of the coolant.

Hope this helps more than confuses.
Charlie