How do people keep the fridge ventilated ?!
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The instructions with the fridge show the minimum air space at the back, bottom and top of the fridge. The void is ventilated by convection.
On my van I have a Dometic CRX50, there is a small gap under the fridge, a void behind the fridge and there is a gap of approx 10mm between the worktop and the side of the van.
In my case I removed the fridge after 4 years use on and off, while it was removed I cleaned out a fairly light coating of dust, evidence that convection is active.
It’s pretty important that the skin of the van body is well insulated behind the fridge otherwise the sun will heat this void.
On my van I have a Dometic CRX50, there is a small gap under the fridge, a void behind the fridge and there is a gap of approx 10mm between the worktop and the side of the van.
In my case I removed the fridge after 4 years use on and off, while it was removed I cleaned out a fairly light coating of dust, evidence that convection is active.
It’s pretty important that the skin of the van body is well insulated behind the fridge otherwise the sun will heat this void.
Could you drill some holes high level LHS in the cabinet end and fit a stainless grill? Presumably that up against the drivers seat so hidden?
Ian
Ian
I drilled a hole in the cabinet directly opposite where the fan is, and put a grille on it. It's behind the drivers seat so not visible anyway.
Later I fitted a small computer fan to that grille which now pushes air from the van interior towards the fan of the fridge.
It helps, but when the interior of the van is at 35°c plus, it's only going to help a little.
Pete
Later I fitted a small computer fan to that grille which now pushes air from the van interior towards the fan of the fridge.
It helps, but when the interior of the van is at 35°c plus, it's only going to help a little.
Pete
Vents either side of the compressor and heat exchanger unit- one facing the driver’s seat, one into the adjacent cupboard.
Perhaps our fellow forum member who makes laser cut fire pits, @evans1089 could make you something bespoke ?
I used some flat metal ones, as they took up no extra space. You can’t see them down there anyway.
I live in a warm/hot climate and I leave the drawer above my fridge slightly open when parked, as this allows the warm air to escape.
I added a 12v fan blowing on the fridge compressor and drilled a few 40mm holes and put a metal grille on each one.
As mentioned already try not to park with the fridge side of van in the direct sun as it heats up pretty quickly.
Ventilation will help prevent the fridge compressor running as much which will help your supply battery lasting longer.
I added a 12v fan blowing on the fridge compressor and drilled a few 40mm holes and put a metal grille on each one.
As mentioned already try not to park with the fridge side of van in the direct sun as it heats up pretty quickly.
Ventilation will help prevent the fridge compressor running as much which will help your supply battery lasting longer.
that's a great idea!!! would you recommend ventilated hoseMaybe you could put some hose from inside the fridge round to the back to cool it off
