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techntrek 
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Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
 Topic: Muffin Fans on back of RefrigeratorPosted: 15 Aug 2016 at 10:06pm |
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Nice work.
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Bcmckean
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Joined: 16 May 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13 |
Posted: 10 Sep 2016 at 4:08pm |
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I think I have a problem with my fan. I have a 2016 182G and it only has one fan. Camping last weekend I could only get the fridge into the mid to high 50s. I tried jumping as discussed above to see if the fan is working but I get nothing. Is there another way to test the fan? Also when should I expect the fan to come on? I.e. At what outside temp, etc
Thanks!
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Podster
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Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 10 Sep 2016 at 9:51pm |
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You don't say in what mode you were operating the fridge with.
You can test the fan by disconnecting the leads and applying 12v to it. Testing the switch is a little more difficult, but it goes something like this. I have not verified this, but the normally open thermo-switch for the fan should close at 90 degrees F. |
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Cliff & Raelynn
Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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Bcmckean
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Posted: 11 Sep 2016 at 1:38am |
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I had it in propane mode for most of the time... Tried on shore power as well with no difference.
Will try to test fan with 12v power tomorrow and see how it goes. Thanks!
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Podster
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Posted: 11 Sep 2016 at 6:17am |
Operating in the mid 50's on either mode tells me you have other issues. I doubt very much a singe muffin fan, even running full time, will drop your fridge temp into the high 30s.
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Cliff & Raelynn
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Bcmckean
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Posted: 11 Sep 2016 at 6:52pm |
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What would be the other issues?
Can I just add another fan to the same temp switch that is already there? If so, where should I locate it? The one that is there now is on the lower left of the fridge compartment.
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Podster
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Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 11 Sep 2016 at 11:06pm |
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Usually good cooling with absorption refrigeration starts with system management. That is: Let it cool for 24-48 hours before heading out. Use cooler type ice packs to speed up the process. All products during the initial load should be pre-cooled and anything that is cooked on the road should be cooled some before putting it into the fridge. Of course minimize the time open. Some folks have reported success with a circulating fan inside the fridge picked at Camping World.
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Cliff & Raelynn
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