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My oak inserts are five years old without a cracked yet.
Solid wood panels need to stay at a relatively constant temperature and humidity level to prevent wood movement. It is not possible to do that in a trailer in most climates or in most houses for that mater. However, if the panel is allowed to float inside the frame of the refrigerator, it is less likely to warp or split.
If a panel is assembled correctly, alternating annual growth rings, the warping will be minimized.
There are a number of remedies for a warped panel that any good wood worker can perfrom. Cutting a number of continous dovetail groves perpendicular to the grain and sliding a strip of hardwood or metal dovetail strip in the grove has worked for me on a number of restorations.
Hopely others with older trailers will chime in with their experiences with wood refrigerator inserts.
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