After my trip to Georgia and traveling in the high 90"s the fridge would not stay cool on propane. Once camped for the evening the fridge work fine, but I had to set it to max, both on propane and 120 to get it to cool down enough for the next days run. I believe adding additional cooling fans is my solution. I have not tried using my inverter to run it, but plan on a test to see how long the batterys can last witheh solar backup.
So I have started a new project and I am at the planning stages. After reading a whole bunch of threads I have a corundum. Do I mount the fans on the top vent and push/blow air out, or on the bottom vent and push/pull air in. Right now I am thinking the former as this air flow would be directly across the top cooling fins.
I have the single door 8 CF Dometic fridge in the slide. I contacted Dometic and they indicated I had a venting issue, but everything is in place (top baffle) per thier instructions. Everything is sealed correctly, but I could put add curved metal piece at the top to better direct airflow out the top vent. Ill try and get a few pictures tomorrow.
MFG # 958687054
SR# 73698-497
MOD# DM2682RBFX
All information came from label inside lower compartment
Fans?????? This is where things get confusing. From the various threads the brands/sizes are all over the place. As this will be against the vent, I think I need IP68 rating. I will also need a water tight disconnect plug. Also almost every add for the fans does not specify an air flow rating. What CFM am I looking for 60 CFM or 110CFM? Or am I even in the ball park. My plan is to get two fans sized to fit the baffled opening. I will measure this tomorrow.
The fridge has 1 existing fan, but for the life of me I cant figure out how to get to it (without pulling the fridge) Its in the middle between the two vents. I also want to wire the new fans into the same circuit if possible. but have never seen a wiring diagram how to do it. Will I need a relay, or is the factory board capable of handling the extra load of two fans? Or should I get a temperature sensor to run them and attach near the top fins. What sensor specifications do I need?
Thanks for any thoughts on this.
Keith
So I have started a new project and I am at the planning stages. After reading a whole bunch of threads I have a corundum. Do I mount the fans on the top vent and push/blow air out, or on the bottom vent and push/pull air in. Right now I am thinking the former as this air flow would be directly across the top cooling fins.
I have the single door 8 CF Dometic fridge in the slide. I contacted Dometic and they indicated I had a venting issue, but everything is in place (top baffle) per thier instructions. Everything is sealed correctly, but I could put add curved metal piece at the top to better direct airflow out the top vent. Ill try and get a few pictures tomorrow.
MFG # 958687054
SR# 73698-497
MOD# DM2682RBFX
All information came from label inside lower compartment
Fans?????? This is where things get confusing. From the various threads the brands/sizes are all over the place. As this will be against the vent, I think I need IP68 rating. I will also need a water tight disconnect plug. Also almost every add for the fans does not specify an air flow rating. What CFM am I looking for 60 CFM or 110CFM? Or am I even in the ball park. My plan is to get two fans sized to fit the baffled opening. I will measure this tomorrow.
The fridge has 1 existing fan, but for the life of me I cant figure out how to get to it (without pulling the fridge) Its in the middle between the two vents. I also want to wire the new fans into the same circuit if possible. but have never seen a wiring diagram how to do it. Will I need a relay, or is the factory board capable of handling the extra load of two fans? Or should I get a temperature sensor to run them and attach near the top fins. What sensor specifications do I need?
Thanks for any thoughts on this.
Keith
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