Mothball the fridge/freezer

[Clunegapyears]

The motorhome will be mothballed for about 7 months. I will not be able to leave the fridge and freezer doors open for air circulation, as the motorhome is going on a low loader back to its factory in Slovenia (long story). Obviously I will thoroughly clean but what suggestions do you have so that when we get the motorhome back, the fridge and freezer aren't revolting?
Many thanks
Katherine

 

[groyne]

Can you wedge it slightly open with a piece of wood or something, then tape the door to stop it swinging about?

 

[ChrisInNotts]

Stick a small disposable dehumidifier in it?

 

[r4dent]

Suggestion 1 - Our fridge / freezer has a position on the lock that keeps the door slightly open but locked in that position. Check the manual to see f your has this facility.

Suggestion 2 - Write a note (In English with Slovenian; Hungarian and Italian translations) asking them to open fridge. Stick copies on and around fridge.

 

[n brown]

same here ,wedge and

electrical tape or you'll be scrubbing off black mould for hours . use plenty of tape

 

[trevskoda]

Wash it with milton and leave shut,do put some vasolin round the rubber door strip

 

[witzend]

Suggestion 1 - Our fridge / freezer has a position on the lock that keeps the door slightly open but locked in that position. Check the manual to see if your has this facility.

Both our vans have had this facility. But taking the door of would on mine be just 4 screws

 

[trevskoda]

Both our vans have had this facility. But taking the door of would on mine be just 4 screws

Smarty pants, never thought of that.

 

[harrow]

wedge the door open with a lump of polystyrene and gaffa tape the door semi open

 

[runnach]

We used to transfer static vans all over Europe, re the fridges we would stuff with an old pillow , and tape the door. With tape to stop it moving

 

[yorkslass]

Put bicarb inside......it will help to neutralize smells

 

[Clunegapyears]

Thank you all.
No in built facility to hold doors open , know what you mean as last van had that.
So, will put bicarb in side and hold door open with polystyrene and electrical tape.

 

[jagmanx]

Whilst it is being transported the tape may come unstuck !
Suitable Bungee cords or good elastic ?

 

[mfw]

Pipe foam lagging might work to hold door open and give it a bit of protection/spring in it taped in place as long as the door is restrained

 

[QFour]

Both our vans have had this facility. But taking the door of would on mine be just 4 screws

The new Dometic fridge we have does not have that facility we have to put a magnet on the bottom door bracket to stop the fridge shutting.. removing the door sounds like a good idea.