Fans for fridge hot air venting?
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Do you already have the correct baffle chimney installed? If not, do that first. Then if you still need help, some exhaust fans out the top vent
would be next. I just have the baffles.
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John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
would be next. I just have the baffles.
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John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
I was having a tough time keeping the fridge cold on hot days until I installed the baffle and the fans on top of the coils. Problem solved. I also
added the circulating fans inside the fridge. Both sets of fans were from rvcoolingunit.com.
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Christo Darsch
GMC Nor'easters
1977 Eleganza II - "The Komet"
3.50 Power Drive, Disc Brakes, Alcoas
Weymouth, MA
added the circulating fans inside the fridge. Both sets of fans were from rvcoolingunit.com.
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Christo Darsch
GMC Nor'easters
1977 Eleganza II - "The Komet"
3.50 Power Drive, Disc Brakes, Alcoas
Weymouth, MA
I installed the fridge baffles/chimney as close as possible to the Norcold instructions within the limits of the structure of the GMC. Some of the
angles are not optimal due to the curved sides etc, but it seems to work well. I also installed a pair of 12v computer fans in the roof vent and
powered them with a small solar panel. That way it doesn't draw any battery power and it works when needed in bright sunlight during the hottest part
of the day. This set-up seems to work well even on the hottest Summer days.
I also use a battery powered circulating fan inside the fridge, which definitely helps on the really hot days. The combination allows me to freeze
water bottles for hiking, and make ice for drinks etc. along with keeping the food frozen.
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Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
angles are not optimal due to the curved sides etc, but it seems to work well. I also installed a pair of 12v computer fans in the roof vent and
powered them with a small solar panel. That way it doesn't draw any battery power and it works when needed in bright sunlight during the hottest part
of the day. This set-up seems to work well even on the hottest Summer days.
I also use a battery powered circulating fan inside the fridge, which definitely helps on the really hot days. The combination allows me to freeze
water bottles for hiking, and make ice for drinks etc. along with keeping the food frozen.
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Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
Make the Baffle at the bottom to direct the intake air go toward refer,
then travel up by the refer then up through the top vent.
> I installed the fridge baffles/chimney as close as possible to the Norcold
> instructions within the limits of the structure of the GMC. Some of the
> angles are not optimal due to the curved sides etc, but it seems to work
> well. I also installed a pair of 12v computer fans in the roof vent and
> powered them with a small solar panel. That way it doesn't draw any
> battery power and it works when needed in bright sunlight during the
> hottest part
> of the day. This set-up seems to work well even on the hottest Summer
> days.
>
> I also use a battery powered circulating fan inside the fridge, which
> definitely helps on the really hot days. The combination allows me to
> freeze
> water bottles for hiking, and make ice for drinks etc. along with keeping
> the food frozen.
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
> Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive,
> Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American
> Eagles,
> Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>
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Jim Kanomata ASE
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.gmcrvparts.com
1-800-752-7502
then travel up by the refer then up through the top vent.
> I installed the fridge baffles/chimney as close as possible to the Norcold
> instructions within the limits of the structure of the GMC. Some of the
> angles are not optimal due to the curved sides etc, but it seems to work
> well. I also installed a pair of 12v computer fans in the roof vent and
> powered them with a small solar panel. That way it doesn't draw any
> battery power and it works when needed in bright sunlight during the
> hottest part
> of the day. This set-up seems to work well even on the hottest Summer
> days.
>
> I also use a battery powered circulating fan inside the fridge, which
> definitely helps on the really hot days. The combination allows me to
> freeze
> water bottles for hiking, and make ice for drinks etc. along with keeping
> the food frozen.
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
> Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive,
> Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American
> Eagles,
> Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>
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Jim Kanomata ASE
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.gmcrvparts.com
1-800-752-7502
Also park the coach so the sun beats on the opposite side or put the awning
out.
> Make the Baffle at the bottom to direct the intake air go toward refer,
> then travel up by the refer then up through the top vent.
>
>
>> I installed the fridge baffles/chimney as close as possible to the
>> Norcold instructions within the limits of the structure of the GMC. Some
>> of the
>> angles are not optimal due to the curved sides etc, but it seems to work
>> well. I also installed a pair of 12v computer fans in the roof vent and
>> powered them with a small solar panel. That way it doesn't draw any
>> battery power and it works when needed in bright sunlight during the
>> hottest part
>> of the day. This set-up seems to work well even on the hottest Summer
>> days.
>>
>> I also use a battery powered circulating fan inside the fridge, which
>> definitely helps on the really hot days. The combination allows me to
>> freeze
>> water bottles for hiking, and make ice for drinks etc. along with keeping
>> the food frozen.
>> --
>> Carl Stouffer
>> '75 ex Palm Beach
>> Tucson, AZ.
>> Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive,
>> Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American
>> Eagles,
>> Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
>> _______________________________________________
>> GMCnet mailing list
>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>>
>
>
> --
> Jim Kanomata ASE
> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> jimk
> http://www.gmcrvparts.com
> 1-800-752-7502
>
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Jim Kanomata ASE
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.gmcrvparts.com
1-800-752-7502
out.
> Make the Baffle at the bottom to direct the intake air go toward refer,
> then travel up by the refer then up through the top vent.
>
>
>> I installed the fridge baffles/chimney as close as possible to the
>> Norcold instructions within the limits of the structure of the GMC. Some
>> of the
>> angles are not optimal due to the curved sides etc, but it seems to work
>> well. I also installed a pair of 12v computer fans in the roof vent and
>> powered them with a small solar panel. That way it doesn't draw any
>> battery power and it works when needed in bright sunlight during the
>> hottest part
>> of the day. This set-up seems to work well even on the hottest Summer
>> days.
>>
>> I also use a battery powered circulating fan inside the fridge, which
>> definitely helps on the really hot days. The combination allows me to
>> freeze
>> water bottles for hiking, and make ice for drinks etc. along with keeping
>> the food frozen.
>> --
>> Carl Stouffer
>> '75 ex Palm Beach
>> Tucson, AZ.
>> Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive,
>> Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American
>> Eagles,
>> Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
>> _______________________________________________
>> GMCnet mailing list
>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>>
>
>
> --
> Jim Kanomata ASE
> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> jimk
> http://www.gmcrvparts.com
> 1-800-752-7502
>
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Jim Kanomata ASE
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.gmcrvparts.com
1-800-752-7502
Got a picture of said baffle? If i remember correctly, and i could be wrong as its been a while but i seem to recall not seeing a baffle or anything
when i replaved the roof fridge cap.
> Do you already have the correct baffle chimney installed? If not, do that first. Then if you still need help, some exhaust fans out the top vent
> would be next. I just have the baffles.
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Rich Mondor,
Brockville, ON
77 Hughes 2600
when i replaved the roof fridge cap.
> Do you already have the correct baffle chimney installed? If not, do that first. Then if you still need help, some exhaust fans out the top vent
> would be next. I just have the baffles.
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Rich Mondor,
Brockville, ON
77 Hughes 2600
I installed the APC Defend unit this spring https://www.arprv.com/products.php , it has fans for cooling the boiler and fans for inside refrig. It
also has the added fire safety benefit of monitoring boiler temp. and will shut down boiler if it overheats ( as in operating when not level ) then
restarts when temp cools down. This feature alone is worth the cost as it could save your refrig. and/or your GMC from burning to the ground
just ask Bob Donahue.
It works great,and great customer service too.
I was going to put a fire suppression system in but figured this option was much better - shuts things down BEFORE a fire starts.
just what I did
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Joe Williams
1978 Royale rear twin
also has the added fire safety benefit of monitoring boiler temp. and will shut down boiler if it overheats ( as in operating when not level ) then
restarts when temp cools down. This feature alone is worth the cost as it could save your refrig. and/or your GMC from burning to the ground
just ask Bob Donahue.
It works great,and great customer service too.
I was going to put a fire suppression system in but figured this option was much better - shuts things down BEFORE a fire starts.
just what I did
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Joe Williams
1978 Royale rear twin
Thats really interesting....were did you mount the controller?
> I installed the APC Defend unit this spring https://www.arprv.com/products.php , it has fans for cooling the boiler and fans for inside refrig.
> It also has the added fire safety benefit of monitoring boiler temp. and will shut down boiler if it overheats ( as in operating when not level )
> then restarts when temp cools down. This feature alone is worth the cost as it could save your refrig. and/or your GMC from burning to the ground
> just ask Bob Donahue.
> It works great,and great customer service too.
> I was going to put a fire suppression system in but figured this option was much better - shuts things down BEFORE a fire starts.
> just what I did
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Rich Mondor,
Brockville, ON
77 Hughes 2600
> I installed the APC Defend unit this spring https://www.arprv.com/products.php , it has fans for cooling the boiler and fans for inside refrig.
> It also has the added fire safety benefit of monitoring boiler temp. and will shut down boiler if it overheats ( as in operating when not level )
> then restarts when temp cools down. This feature alone is worth the cost as it could save your refrig. and/or your GMC from burning to the ground
> just ask Bob Donahue.
> It works great,and great customer service too.
> I was going to put a fire suppression system in but figured this option was much better - shuts things down BEFORE a fire starts.
> just what I did
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Rich Mondor,
Brockville, ON
77 Hughes 2600
You can mount it just about anywhere you want as long as the wires reach,I mounted mine right in the frig. compartment. easy to install took about 1.5
hrs, they have several install videos on there website for various makes and models of refrig. I have a 78 royale with a Norcold.
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Joe Williams
1978 Royale rear twin
hrs, they have several install videos on there website for various makes and models of refrig. I have a 78 royale with a Norcold.
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Joe Williams
1978 Royale rear twin
This is an interesting discussion. A few years ago I went through and repaired/replaced rotted wood and fixed the foam that had deteriorated to
restore the entire area behind the fridge back to how it was from the factory. We are still using the OEM factory installed fridge and it works
pretty well, but it sounds like the fans might add a touch of new technology to make it even better. Anybody have a chance to post pics of their
system it would be interesting to see.
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Chris S. -
77 Kingsley, 3.70 FD, mostly OEM -
S.E. Michigan
restore the entire area behind the fridge back to how it was from the factory. We are still using the OEM factory installed fridge and it works
pretty well, but it sounds like the fans might add a touch of new technology to make it even better. Anybody have a chance to post pics of their
system it would be interesting to see.
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Chris S. -
77 Kingsley, 3.70 FD, mostly OEM -
S.E. Michigan
Ray from Love Your RV (on YouTube) did a video about fridge fans
http://https://youtu.be/bzKF7NgMDHw
< https://youtu.be/bzKF7NgMDHw>
I think he’s done a few videos. This one is for a Titan product.
FYI
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Larry Davick
A Mystery Machine
1976(ish) Palm Beach
Fremont, Ca
Howell EFI + EBL + Electronic Dizzy
http://https://youtu.be/bzKF7NgMDHw
< https://youtu.be/bzKF7NgMDHw>
I think he’s done a few videos. This one is for a Titan product.
FYI
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Larry Davick
A Mystery Machine
1976(ish) Palm Beach
Fremont, Ca
Howell EFI + EBL + Electronic Dizzy
Here are pictures of my install a few years back. Works well . Last picture shows baffle.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g4826-refrigerator-compartment-insulation-26amp-3b-baffle.html
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick,CO
emerystora
>
> Got a picture of said baffle? If i remember correctly, and i could be wrong as its been a while but i seem to recall not seeing a baffle or anything
> when i replaced the roof fridge cap.
>
>> Do you already have the correct baffle chimney installed? If not, do that first. Then if you still need help, some exhaust fans out the top vent
>> would be next. I just have the baffles.
>
>
> --
> Rich Mondor,
>
> Brockville, ON
>
> 77 Hughes 2600
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Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick,CO
emerystora
>
> Got a picture of said baffle? If i remember correctly, and i could be wrong as its been a while but i seem to recall not seeing a baffle or anything
> when i replaced the roof fridge cap.
>
>> Do you already have the correct baffle chimney installed? If not, do that first. Then if you still need help, some exhaust fans out the top vent
>> would be next. I just have the baffles.
>
>
> --
> Rich Mondor,
>
> Brockville, ON
>
> 77 Hughes 2600
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Ah ok. .got it....i was wondering what the lòose board in there waa for on my coach.
> Here are pictures of my install a few years back. Works well . Last picture shows baffle.
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g4826-refrigerator-compartment-insulation-26amp-3b-baffle.html
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Frederick,CO
> emerystora
>
>
>
> >
> > Got a picture of said baffle? If i remember correctly, and i could be wrong as its been a while but i seem to recall not seeing a baffle or
> > anything
> > when i replaced the roof fridge cap.
> >
> >> Do you already have the correct baffle chimney installed? If not, do that first. Then if you still need help, some exhaust fans out the top
> vent
> >> would be next. I just have the baffles.
> >
> >
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> > Rich Mondor,
> >
> > Brockville, ON
> >
> > 77 Hughes 2600
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Rich Mondor,
Brockville, ON
77 Hughes 2600
> Here are pictures of my install a few years back. Works well . Last picture shows baffle.
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g4826-refrigerator-compartment-insulation-26amp-3b-baffle.html
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Frederick,CO
> emerystora
>
>
>
> >
> > Got a picture of said baffle? If i remember correctly, and i could be wrong as its been a while but i seem to recall not seeing a baffle or
> > anything
> > when i replaced the roof fridge cap.
> >
> >> Do you already have the correct baffle chimney installed? If not, do that first. Then if you still need help, some exhaust fans out the top
> vent
> >> would be next. I just have the baffles.
> >
> >
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> > Rich Mondor,
> >
> > Brockville, ON
> >
> > 77 Hughes 2600
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77 Hughes 2600
