JimK-NY
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A decent, functional gasket is going to form a seal around tape or something similar. That is why I recommend using a piece of non-compressible tubing.
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John Burke
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This would be my recommendation also. Tube should not compress and if you push it thru the top of the gasket it will not fall.
'This too. Like a snip of spray tube from an aerosol can.
Could even punch it thru the gasket if there’s a spot where it’s a straight shot.
Drilling a hole thru the unit in some random place is not preferable'
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stickdog
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We have a separate small freezer. It does the same thing. Better get what you want out of it or plan on waiting 5 minutes or so to reopen it
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dougrainer
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You may have to wait 5 minutes before opening that door. IF you wait 5 minutes, does it open OK? Doug
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hotjag1
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It seems like it takes longer than 5 minutes to reopen, but I've never timed it. The screwdriver only takes a couple of seconds but is inconvenient.
The aerosol tube through the gasket sounds like a good idea.
Thank-you for all the suggestions. Interesting to know that others have had this happen. I've had 8 motorhomes and this is a first for me.
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Dusty R
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If it's a refrigerator/freezer perhaps the condensate drain is plugged.
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dougrainer
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Dusty R wrote:If it's a refrigerator/freezer perhaps the condensate drain is plugged.
2 door RV refers, the freezer has no drain or air egress. So, the OP has a problem LOTS of rv'ers wish they had-----a completely closed freezer door seal.
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way2roll
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dougrainer wrote:Dusty R wrote:If it's a refrigerator/freezer perhaps the condensate drain is plugged.
2 door RV refers, the freezer has no drain or air egress. So, the OP has a problem LOTS of rv'ers wish they had-----a completely closed freezer door seal.
I agree, this is a good problem to have.
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Grit dog
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dougrainer wrote:Dusty R wrote:If it's a refrigerator/freezer perhaps the condensate drain is plugged.
2 door RV refers, the freezer has no drain or air egress. So, the OP has a problem LOTS of rv'ers wish they had-----a completely closed freezer door seal.
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hotjag1
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We really don't open the freezer that often so I guess it's a good problem to have. I'll continue to just use the 90 degree screwdriver.
It slides under the gasket and removes the suction with little effort. Much better that ripping the handle off of the door frame.
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