Refrigerator flue routing
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Topic: Refrigerator flue routing
Posted By: Jholler
Subject: Refrigerator flue routing
Date 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. |
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 1:42pm
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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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Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 2:12pm
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Actually, it is a good question. In fact it's been asked and done: http://haydonend.co.uk/pics/carav-fridge/ - 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/ - 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 - 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 ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 2:37pm
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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/ - http://www.pinnaclewholesalers.com.au/  ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |