Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 07-23-2007, 07:51 PM   #1
Rivet Master
 
clancy_boy's Avatar
 
2003 22' International CCD
Kiln , Mississippi
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,779
Images: 8
Fridge Fan won't turn OFF

I've got an annoying issue with my fridge fan (besides being NOISY). When I park it at home, I ususlly turn off the fridge and crack it open to air dry and keep mold from forming. Well, the last two times I did this the fan continues to run - for days. The unit is turned off, I have the battery disconnect switch thrown to the off position to keep the battery from draining. but I do plug in the 30 amp cord to run the AC if I'm inside (which is every day sometimes.... )

Well, the fan runs and runs - for ever, then stops on its own..... It's running now......


WHY??????

Mike
__________________
Michael & Tina with Layla and Preston BZ
The family has grown.
2003 22' INTERNATIONAL CCD
clancy_boy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2007, 08:22 PM   #2
Rivet Master
 
2002 19' Bambi
Lafayette , California
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,554
There was a thread a while back about some things you can do about the fan noise. You might check that out. As for why it keeps running, well, the fan is controlled by a thermal switch which might be switching on at too low a temperature. Your summer temperatures may be adequate to cause that because the switch measures the temperature outside of the refrigerator. I believe it should only run when you are connected to shore power or have the battery not shut off because it is on the trailer's 12V system.

Before finding another solution, we put a switch in the line between the thermal switch and the fan in order to stop our Bambi's fan from doing what you are describing. That only happened for us on very hot summer days.
Tim A. is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2007, 08:33 PM   #3
4 Rivet Member
 
2003 22' International CCD
Whittier , California
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 358
Mike---I've got the same trailer as you, 2003 22ft CCD and it does the same thing. I don't have a solution yet.
bobkelly is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-23-2007, 10:42 PM   #4
Rivet Master
 
SilverRanger's Avatar
 
2005 19' Safari
1968 24' Tradewind
Rural , Delaware
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,476
The 2005 Bambi came with a lighted fan switch mounted to the left just inside the door, on the refrigerator compartment. If it's too noisy at night, sometimes we just shut it off. Ours ran a lot too. Recently, when we took it back for some warranty work, the lighted switch was on the list of repairs. When checking the lighted switch, they discovered the thermal switch was also defective and replaced it, and it does not run quite as much now. I've noticed that when the outdoor temperature is above about 75 degrees, the fan runs constantly.
__________________
2005 Bambi
1968 Trade Wind
2007 Ford F250 4x4 Crew
WDCU
SilverRanger is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-24-2007, 04:40 AM   #5
Rivet Master
Commercial Member
 
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples , Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,508
Hi Gang,

The fridge fan and the thermal sensor that Airstream uses are IMHO a total POS!

The best fix for this is the fan kit that you can get from Snyder's Refrigeration (rv_cool) on the Forums. It has a proper temp sensor put where it does the most good and the fan and shroud actually work to keep your fridge sooooo cooold!

I've installed a few of these and they work great....and the fan is WAY quieter too!
__________________
lewster
Solar Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
Victron Solar Components and Inverters, Zamp Solar Panels, LiFeBlue and Battle Born Lithium Batteries, Lifeline AGM Batteries
lewster is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-24-2007, 07:51 AM   #6
Rivet Master
 
clancy_boy's Avatar
 
2003 22' International CCD
Kiln , Mississippi
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,779
Images: 8
Thank You...

Thank You all that responded. I thought I had a failure in a sensor and was beginning to worry I would burn things up. It's off today so I'm happy.

Lew, I will look into that kit as soon as I return from DC this week. I would like a quieter fan. My fridge runs a little hot so maybe that will help some.

Mike
__________________
Michael & Tina with Layla and Preston BZ
The family has grown.
2003 22' INTERNATIONAL CCD
clancy_boy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-24-2007, 08:21 AM   #7
Rivet Master
 
Antique Pedaler's Avatar
 
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Laramie , Wyoming
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 829
Images: 11
Blog Entries: 1
The quick fix is to unplug the wire to the sensor. Won't hurt anything. Then plug it back in on hot days.
__________________
Antique Pedaler
2021 Caravel 20 FB
Antique Pedaler is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-04-2007, 08:55 PM   #8
2 Rivet Member
 
grantb4's Avatar
 
2005 22' Safari
San Juan Capistrano , California
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 87
There are some pics of the newer trailers here:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f425...ork-35040.html
grantb4 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Loud range hood fan lbrodsky 2000 - 2004 Safari 5 09-26-2003 06:08 AM
Larger Fan Blades in top Vent Sav'h Steve Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 5 07-09-2003 05:35 PM
Exhaust Fan Cat Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 1 10-04-2002 10:44 PM
Propane fridge installation yaakman Refrigerators 5 09-12-2002 06:34 PM
Electric Cooling Fan Settings rdm Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 1 07-12-2002 06:29 AM


Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:57 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.