Muffin Fans on back of Refrigerator

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   In my most recent trip to North ID, I did hear my fans kick on.  However, it was hot out and the fridge was facing west for the entire time I camped there. I even had my freezer insert in it and the fridge stayed reasonably cold.  But I also learned long ago that the most optimal use of the fridge/freezer is a packed one.   Harvested several Muscles and what I didn't eat I threw in the freezer and was amazed when I did get home, they were frozen solid.

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bjk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 23 May 2016 Location: Hillsboro, OR Online Status: Offline Posts: 65	Topic: Muffin Fans on back of Refrigerator Posted: 13 Aug 2016 at 8:59pm
	In my most recent trip to North ID, I did hear my fans kick on. However, it was hot out and the fridge was facing west for the entire time I camped there. I even had my freezer insert in it and the fridge stayed reasonably cold. But I also learned long ago that the most optimal use of the fridge/freezer is a packed one. Harvested several Muscles and what I didn't eat I threw in the freezer and was amazed when I did get home, they were frozen solid.
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jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3346	Posted: 13 Aug 2016 at 4:32pm
	Thanks JandL for the link. Have had our 177 since March 2011 and have never heard those fans come on. Just did a test 20 minutes ago to see if they actually work. Took off the 2 spade connectors connected to the thermal switch and ran a jumper to connect them together. Found out they actually work, should have seen the dust blow off those fans! Anyway, I figured the thermal switch must be junk so took that off and tested that by holding a flame under it. In about 3 seconds I heard a click so I immediately took my volt meter and tested for continuity, which I had. About 25 seconds later it clicked off so it must work, just odd that with the 'warm' weather we have had that it doesn't activate. Appears that the current location is best for the switch.
	God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

osage Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13 Mar 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 146	Posted: 12 Aug 2016 at 10:10pm
	just got back from Branson today while there the temps were in the 90's fridge ran 38 after I took the vent covers off. also I have moved the switch for the fans to the right just out side of the vents now the fans come on.

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6429	Posted: 08 Aug 2016 at 4:40pm
	Thanks. I will probably go ahead and add at least one additional fan after we return from this trip.
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JandL Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 29 Mar 2014 Location: California Online Status: Offline Posts: 364	Posted: 07 Aug 2016 at 11:28pm
	Here is a good post and pictures about the fans fridge temp http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8185 Edit: make link clickable - techntrek
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StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6429	Posted: 07 Aug 2016 at 10:35pm
	Two muffin fans? We only have one on our 2016 R179. I also have seen less than adequate performance in hot weather, even after adding an inside circulating fan. My next step after we get home from this trip will be to try to hook up a couple of fans to help exhaust the hot air, which should help.
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jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3346	Posted: 07 Aug 2016 at 8:58pm
	Just returned from Lake Huron where temps were in the 90's. Freezer compartment stayed cold but fridge was around 50 degrees with the setting at the lowest temp. Noticed that the 2 'muffin fans' located on the back of the fridge never came on. Is there a way to test these to see if they are any good or has anyone rewired them so they can be manually turned on and off with a switch? After taking both covers off, to get better air flow, the temp in the fridge did come down but would like to have these 2 fans come on to increase air flow. We have had our 177 for over 5 years and this has never been an issue since we normally don't camp during warmer temps as we had this past weekend.
	God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."