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 ·  Posted: 22.04.2023  ·  #1
Is it true that a pitch should be fairly level for gas appliances to work ?
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 ·  Posted: 22.04.2023  ·  #2
Fridge yes.
Cooker not so much but you don’t want your pans to slide.
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 ·  Posted: 23.04.2023  ·  #3
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Fridge yes.
Cooker not so much but you don’t want your pans to slide.


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Seriously though, how unlevel is not level ?
Is this guesswork ?
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 ·  Posted: 23.04.2023  ·  #4
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Quote by StrandcampingDoonbeg

Fridge yes.
Cooker not so much but you don’t want your pans to slide.


😸

Seriously though, how unlevel is not level ?
Is this guesswork ?


I think it might be in your fridge manual and it may vary between fridge makes. But I have vans where even with levelling chocks I haven’t been able to get the van level but the fridge has worked perfectly.

But if you are having a problem with your fridge and your van is not level try moving to a different location that is more level.

On a personal note I’m not the spirit level fanatic that I do see quite often. I tend to use a glass filled with liquid or a bottle of water to ensure I’m level enough. Being level or levelish helps with cooking, draining the shower and sleeping.
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 ·  Posted: 23.04.2023  ·  #5
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Quote by StrandcampingDoonbeg

Fridge yes.
Cooker not so much but you don’t want your pans to slide.


😸

Seriously though, how unlevel is not level ?
Is this guesswork ?


I think it might be in your fridge manual and it may vary between fridge makes. But I have vans where even with levelling chocks I haven’t been able to get the van level but the fridge has worked perfectly.

But if you are having a problem with your fridge and your van is not level try moving to a different location that is more level.

On a personal note I’m not the spirit level fanatic that I do see quite often. I tend to use a glass filled with liquid or a bottle of water to ensure I’m level enough. Being level or levelish helps with cooking, draining the shower and sleeping.


Was told/warned about this. Will check my literature and try out the fridge both.

Thanks v much !
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 ·  Posted: 23.04.2023  ·  #6
When parked on my driveway, if I want to level the van it requires about a 3 inch lift of the rear axle, but it's normally parked with the slope to aid rainwater drainage off the roof.
I turn on the fridge the day before we head off it cools down and the freezer part freezes up perfectly without the van being levelled.
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 ·  Posted: 23.04.2023  ·  #7
I have never had a problem with the fridge not working on uneven ground. Unless its very uneven I don't use levellers. If I don't roll out of bed its good enough for me.
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 ·  Posted: 23.04.2023  ·  #8
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On a personal note I’m not the spirit level fanatic that I do see quite often.


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 ·  Posted: 24.04.2023  ·  #9
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Fridge yes.
Cooker not so much but you don’t want your pans to slide.


😸

Seriously though, how unlevel is not level ?
Is this guesswork ?


I think it might be in your fridge manual and it may vary between fridge makes. But I have vans where even with levelling chocks I haven’t been able to get the van level but the fridge has worked perfectly.

But if you are having a problem with your fridge and your van is not level try moving to a different location that is more level.

On a personal note I’m not the spirit level fanatic that I do see quite often. I tend to use a glass filled with liquid or a bottle of water to ensure I’m level enough. Being level or levelish helps with cooking, draining the shower and sleeping.


Was told/warned about this. Will check my literature and try out the fridge both.

Thanks v much !


Tried the fridge on power and later on gas . Working. And the MH isn't level.
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 ·  Posted: 24.04.2023  ·  #10
On gas , the flame will go to the side of the flue if the van is not level, possibly overheating it , other than that, level is all about,sink emptying,pots sliding off cooker, you only need reasonable level not spirit level , I hate having to take them out and only use them when really necessary
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 ·  Posted: 24.04.2023  ·  #11
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On gas , the flame will go to the side of the flue if the van is not level, possibly overheating it , other than that, level is all about,sink emptying,pots sliding off cooker, you only need reasonable level not spirit level , I hate having to take them out and only use them when really necessary


Sure, I realise that not level doesn't mean ready to tip over 😁.
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 ·  Posted: 24.04.2023  ·  #12
I think this should answer your question without a doubt.
"Thank you for contacting Dometic. The refrigerator should not be more than 3 degrees unlevel left to right, or 6 degrees unlevel front to back. We do not recommend having the unit unlevel for more than 1-2 hours as this can increase the chances of a blockage. However, we do recommend if you can, have the unit level at all times."

Using a spirit level, 3/4 of the bubble within the two lines, would roughly be about 6°
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 ·  Posted: 25.04.2023  ·  #13
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I think this should answer your question without a doubt.
"Thank you for contacting Dometic. The refrigerator should not be more than 3 degrees unlevel left to right, or 6 degrees unlevel front to back. We do not recommend having the unit unlevel for more than 1-2 hours as this can increase the chances of a blockage. However, we do recommend if you can, have the unit level at all times."

Using a spirit level, 3/4 of the bubble within the two lines, would roughly be about 6°


So judging by that the fridge will actually work, but doing so while unlevel to the noted degrees could be harmfull And or dangerous. Good to know. Thanks.
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