Found out from GDRV that shroud is actually a needed piece that goes on top of the refrigerator to prevent air flow over the top of the refrigerator. So, the dealer just installed it completely wrong, but the shroud does have a purpose, just in a different location.
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Originally posted by TENN22 View PostFound out from GDRV that shroud is actually a needed piece that goes on top of the refrigerator to prevent air flow over the top of the refrigerator. So, the dealer just installed it completely wrong, but the shroud does have a purpose, just in a different location.
I guess i do not understand "the dealer install" unless you had another refrig installed.Last edited by Superduty; 04-22-2020, 12:53 PM.Steve
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Originally posted by Superduty View Post
A question. Shouldn't that shroud be installed by GD when building and installing the refrigerator in the unit?
I guess i do not understand "the dealer install" unless you had another refrig installed.
RobCate & Rob
(with Border Collies Molly & Angel + Kitties Hazel & Elsie)
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2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
Bayham, Ontario, Canada
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Originally posted by Cate&Rob View Post
If you go back to post 22 . . . Brady and Steph had their fridge replaced by a dealer (who's techs obviously did not know how to do this correctly).
Rob
Thanks. Not sure how I missed that post, but at least I understand how it happen.Steve
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Originally posted by Country Campers View PostBrady & Steph
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Originally posted by TENN22 View Post
Thanks Brian, Like Rob said the dealer replaced mine a few weeks back and I didn't see this until I got it home. It has been an interesting week with the dealer, as they claim it is installed correctly and they did nothing wrong. Fortunately GDRV support team was involved and set them straight. My dilemma is whether to take back to the dealer and let them correct it, or have someone else do it.
BrianBrian & Michelle
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Originally posted by Country Campers View Post
I think that sliding the fridge out an holding the panel up and then sliding the fridge back in is all that it would take. Making sure that the insulation is on top and sides of the fridge is important. I have recently added 2" of insulation on the top of my fridge. The panel or shroud really does not block the hot air from collecting on top of the fridge , making cooling somewhat inefficient.
Brian
I suspected the same thing, and asked GDRV, They said the biggest challenge is disconnecting the propane line, and making sure there is enough slack in the 12 volt cables. One thing is for sure, the shroud is in there TIGHT, they wedged it in there really good.Brady & Steph
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2019 F350 DRW Long Bed B&W Companion
*SOLD* 2015 Reflection 308BHTS TT
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Originally posted by TENN22 View Post
Brian,
I suspected the same thing, and asked GDRV, They said the biggest challenge is disconnecting the propane line, and making sure there is enough slack in the 12 volt cables. One thing is for sure, the shroud is in there TIGHT, they wedged it in there really good.
I agree with Brian that the fridge has to come out so that you can figure out what the dealer did during the installation. If you don't want to attempt this yourself, you might want to talk to Grand Design about authorizing a mobile tech . . . given what you have already gone through with this dealer.
Disconnecting the propane and the 12V is not a big deal . . . I am not sure what their concern might be. When I did this (albeit a smaller fridge) I got a furniture dolly and shimmed up the top surface with plywood until it was exactly the same height off the main floor as the fridge cabinet. Removed a few screws around the perimeter of the fridge and wiggled it out on to the dolly. Then, just rolled the fridge out of the way while I insulated the cabinet walls. Insulation on top of the fridge and the close out baffles went in from the outside (I had to make my own) after the fridge was back in place. You might want to trim yours so that they can go in from the outside after the fridge.
RobCate & Rob
(with Border Collies Molly & Angel + Kitties Hazel & Elsie)
2015 Reflection 303RLS
2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
Bayham, Ontario, Canada
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Originally posted by Cate&Rob View Post
Hi Brady,
I agree with Brian that the fridge has to come out so that you can figure out what the dealer did during the installation. If you don't want to attempt this yourself, you might want to talk to Grand Design about authorizing a mobile tech . . . given what you have already gone through with this dealer.
Disconnecting the propane and the 12V is not a big deal . . . I am not sure what their concern might be. When I did this (albeit a smaller fridge) I got a furniture dolly and shimmed up the top surface with plywood until it was exactly the same height off the main floor as the fridge cabinet. Removed a few screws around the perimeter of the fridge and wiggled it out on to the dolly. Then, just rolled the fridge out of the way while I insulated the cabinet walls. Insulation on top of the fridge and the close out baffles went in from the outside (I had to make my own) after the fridge was back in place. You might want to trim yours so that they can go in from the outside after the fridge.
Rob
DId you use standard wall insulation (bats) or the rigid foam board type?Brady & Steph
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Originally posted by TENN22 View Post
Rob,
DId you use standard wall insulation (bats) or the rigid foam board type?
I used rigid foam, fitted around any obstructions and glued into place on the walls.
The original installation had pieces of fibreglass bats stuffed in around the fridge . . . not a very complete installation.
Above the fridge, I used multiple layers of the same 1" rigid foam, because this was easier to insert layer by layer from the outside through the small access slot.
RobCate & Rob
(with Border Collies Molly & Angel + Kitties Hazel & Elsie)
2015 Reflection 303RLS
2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
Bayham, Ontario, Canada
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Originally posted by Country Campers View Post
Reading through some of these fridge posts to prepare for hotter weather and saw your post. Here is a pic of my top shroud and it looks like it goes to far back allowing hot air to hover over the top of the fridge. Is yours also like this? I was considering bending the curvature so it isn't that deep and is closer to the fins directing the hot air out the vent.2020 Imagine MK2670
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Originally posted by chrisopy View Post
Hey Brian,
Reading through some of these fridge posts to prepare for hotter weather and saw your post. Here is a pic of my top shroud and it looks like it goes to far back allowing hot air to hover over the top of the fridge. Is yours also like this? I was considering bending the curvature so it isn't that deep and is closer to the fins directing the hot air out the vent.
BrianBrian & Michelle
2018 Reflection 29RS
2022 Chevy 3500HD
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