KEBrown
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Finally got fed up w/ the old fridge, new one will be here tomorrow. I don't have a pick-up, but do have a Suburban. Any problem laying the fridge down for transport purposes?
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jamesla
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Don't think you ars supposed to lay a fridge down. Regards, jim
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dougrainer
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RV absorbsion refers can be transported in any position. Just make sure it is upright for at least 2 hours before starting it. Doug
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KEBrown
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ok.. one no, one yes.. so now I need to know which one of you is right hahahahaha...
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robatthelake
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Any which way That Works for You! There should be no effect on the Fridge!
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mikehart92
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Might start by looking here for the manual and see if it says.
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DutchmenSport
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An RV refrigerator can be turned upside down. Turning an RV refrigerator upside down is called "burping the refrigerator". It use to be more common in days gone by, but still the best way to get the ammonia circulating if it stops due to unlevel usage.
After turning the refrigerator on it' side (or upside down) it needs to sit several hours (mother-in-law says 24 hours). She said they use to do this in their TT.
So yes, you can lay it on it's side, just make sure it sits a good day before turning it on.
(Had to make an edit ...)
Edit again. We're talking refrigerators here, not air conditionsers! Long day at work ... I'm tired.)
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You don't think the things get layed every which way by shipping companies, lol?
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Usually there is a marking on the box if it has to be "This Side Up"
If you are worried, E-mail Norcold and ask'em or rent a U-Haul
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Fulltimers
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The solution inside the cooling unit is liquid. As long as you let it sit right side up for a few hours so all the liquid can run back down to the boiler before turning it on you will be OK.
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