Refrigerator flue routing

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   Ok...as I understand it, the key to helping the fridge cool is to remove heat from the outside compartment. Why then, does the propane burner exhaust INSIDE this compartment? I have searched, but I can't find any mention of a mod to reroute the flue and direct the hot exhaust to the exterior.

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Jholler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 Jul 2018 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 99	Topic: Refrigerator flue routing Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 1:40pm
	Ok...as I understand it, the key to helping the fridge cool is to remove heat from the outside compartment. Why then, does the propane burner exhaust INSIDE this compartment? I have searched, but I can't find any mention of a mod to reroute the flue and direct the hot exhaust to the exterior.

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: 6288	Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 1:42pm
	Probably because if the flue exhaust were extended at the angle it currently has, the wind would force air through when going down the road which would not be good if one is using propane while traveling. I had thought of extending it myself until I realized that it would not be workable.
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fwunder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 2:12pm
	Actually, it is a good question. In fact it's been asked and done: http://haydonend.co.uk/pics/carav-fridge/ In fact, someone is even selling a kit: https://www.amazon.com/Smad-Refrigerator-Accessories-Caravan-Motorhome/dp/B078N5L6Z1/ My guess is that neither of the above are really proven solutions and, more importantly, the majority of campers either don't really closely monitor their fridge temps or don't camp in hot weather? Of course, it would also complicate building process of each RV as they are all different. I think the easier solution is just a more efficient method of exhausting the compartment. I've recently found an inexpensive fan can do just that. An aftermarket sidewall vent with built in fan and maybe even thermostat might be a good idea - http://www.dyersonline.com/dometic-black-20-side-vent-assembly.html The little fan I'm using only draws about 0.15 amps. So I don't see that being a big issue. fred
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fwunder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 2:37pm
	Ha! Looks like someone down under already has my idea. Of course, their website doesn't work and I can't find any details. Maybe not a big seller. From: http://www.pinnaclewholesalers.com.au/
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