Chescold RC1180
Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 17, 2012 at 08:32
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I've recently bought a 18ft 1979 Viscount Caravan to drive across Oz with but It came without a fridge.
My choices are to buy a 20 year old upright fridge for $700~900 or buy a RC1180 for $1000 from my local anaconda (heavily discounted).
I've been reading around but I cannot find any good evidence that it is safe to run the RC1180 on gas inside the camper. I do not particulary want to risk having my son in a bunk literally about a meter from the fridge if its going to release gas.
Does anyone run their RC1180 inside a camper or caravan or are they best to sit outside when you've pulled up to
camp.
Reply By: Ron N - Tuesday, Apr 17, 2012 at 11:02
Tuesday, Apr 17, 2012 at 11:02
rcam - My understanding is that no gas-powered item should be used within the confines of any dwelling, fixed or mobile, without it being vented to the atmosphere.
Witness the occasional death of people in showers and bathrooms of old houses where gas HWS's were improperly installed, or installed by amateurs.
See your local gas installation man for professional advice.
Personally, I see no problem with your choice of fridge, provided the burner is sealed from the caravan living area, and vented to the atmosphere. However, this may be more difficult to do with a fridge that is not designed for caravan use, as compared to one that is.
Disclaimer - I am not a qualified gas installation expert, and this is merely my opinion - and you are
well advised to seek a professionally qualified, gas installation installers advice.
Cheers - Ron.
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