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Thread: Fridge Vent Fan - With a Twist!
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12-04-2020, 04:15 PM #121
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12-04-2020, 08:06 PM #122
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I agree with Lexx. Probably not an issue, but let us know after trying it for a few days!
On a side note, I bought a new 5er. It has the same issue with a frig in the slide. This time I'm going to do it right with a better looking finished result. Stay tuned for pics... 😁
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12-04-2020, 08:22 PM #123
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Will do. Waiting to get the inline fuse delivered before I make my connections.
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12-05-2020, 08:36 AM #124
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I cut a 1 inch by 8 inch piece from the top middle of the baffle to give my Titan fans room to fit. But I had also placed some insulation along the bottom of the baffle (to block air from seeping up along the wall) and just that bit of tension ended up popping the baffle off on the last trip. This spring I am going to replace the wood baffle with reflectix. Then it will flex under the fan. I installed the fans a bit differently, which resulted in a good looking mod. I used two brown camco 4 inch vents and popped them out of the case. On the front of the fan I cut bug screen to fit and then tie-wrapped the vent covers onto the fans, side by side. Next I cut out an 8 inch section of the dometic vent just enough to fit the vents in and then tie-wrapped it all to the dometic vent. I finished off the top and bottom with black sealant (that was after these photos). .
Hopefully these pictures attach properly.Gail and Chip
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12-05-2020, 08:52 AM #125
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12-05-2020, 12:07 PM #126
I got one that turns on at 100 and off at 85.
Also got 2 200mm fans that move 76 cfm each.
Interestingly enough, I have the Norcold 1210 with no baffles. Looks like the clearance is pretty much to spec. Mine is the Reflection 315rlts with the fridge in the slide.
I will post pics when done.
I will also say my fridge has been working perfect, but I do hear the fan turn on and off.2019 GMC 3500 SRW Sierra Denali Duramax
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12-05-2020, 12:47 PM #127
You are so right. I like your shroud. I think we can even go one step further, and close off areas we don't want air flowing. Many of these rigs as we have seen have large areas above that are open. Closing that off to direct and limit the flow will also increase performance.
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12-05-2020, 01:45 PM #128
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This is a good video explaining the importance of how the fridge baffles and airflow would work to create the chimney effect to rid the space of heat.
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12-09-2020, 09:16 PM #129
I took a good solid look at my fridge install and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. GD did an excellent job. Solid chimney effect and clearance that is perfect. There is a piece of wood that is in place in the top vent that acts as a shroud to direct the air. I will take a picture tomorrow. My only issue is that it does block a large portion of the vent to direct the air. I did purchase two fans to help move the air, and was thinking of cutting holes in the wood shroud for the fans.
I need to add that my fridge is in the slide.2019 GMC 3500 SRW Sierra Denali Duramax
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12-10-2020, 04:53 AM #130
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I also got a well designed enclosure for my fridge and grateful for it. I have seen other rigs and their fridges struggle to keep that cold without the proper chimney effect in the slides. Live and learn, I now will definitely be inspecting this area on my next purchase.
I was able to cable tie my fan about one inch up on the vent and it just clears the top wood edge. Also, around the opening is aluminum tubing where I also thought of drilling on two small L brackets to attach the fan to via cable ties. That would of put the fans in front of the fins.Vivian
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