What Did You Get For Your Trailer Today?

[Joannadannna]

Originally Posted by J-K Georgia

PLease keep us posted with an update after you have a chance to check it out. We are looking at doing much the same.

Following too.

[DBinSD]

Update to refer fans and VERY disappointed.

So I installed a TRIPLE fan interior set as well as a 12 volt plug in desk top unit outside to blow on the condenser and up the chase.

In 84 degree weather under “normal’ kitchen use for dinner the fridge reaches 39-40 degrees!

Overnight it can get back to low 30’s. However, that is over 9 hours.

I find this totally unacceptable, especially for a unit that costs more than the one in my home!

Am I off base?

[TheGreatleys]

Originally Posted by DBinSD

Update to refer fans and VERY disappointed.

So I installed a TRIPLE fan interior set as well as a 12 volt plug in desk top unit outside to blow on the condenser and up the chase.

In 84 degree weather under “normal’ kitchen use for dinner the fridge reaches 39-40 degrees!

Overnight it can get back to low 30’s. However, that is over 9 hours.

I find this totally unacceptable, especially for a unit that costs more than the one in my home!

Am I off base?Attachment 323925Attachment 323926

Is the fridge full when you're doing this? I find that having some "thermal ballast" in my fridge helps level out the temperature swings. Cans of beer or seltzer do a great job.

39-40 during frequent opening and 9 hours to fully recover sounds like pretty normal behavior for an absorption fridge. It's never going to work like your household compressor fridge. You need to keep that door closed as much as possible.

[ROBERT CROSS]

Originally Posted by DBinSD

Update to refer fans and VERY disappointed.

So I installed a TRIPLE fan interior set as well as a 12 volt plug in desk top unit outside to blow on the condenser and up the chase.

In 84 degree weather under “normal’ kitchen use for dinner the fridge reaches 39-40 degrees!

Overnight it can get back to low 30’s. However, that is over 9 hours.

I find this totally unacceptable, especially for a unit that costs more than the one in my home!

Am I off base?Attachment 323925Attachment 323926

Does the light go off when you close the door, our switch was broken, which warmed stuff up considerably.
The newer units use a Climate switch, make sure it's off.

Bob
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[crispyboy]

Originally Posted by DBinSD

Update to refer fans and VERY disappointed.

So I installed a TRIPLE fan interior set as well as a 12 volt plug in desk top unit outside to blow on the condenser and up the chase.

In 84 degree weather under “normal’ kitchen use for dinner the fridge reaches 39-40 degrees!

Overnight it can get back to low 30’s. However, that is over 9 hours.

I find this totally unacceptable, especially for a unit that costs more than the one in my home!

Am I off base?Attachment 323925Attachment 323926

Does it perform differently when on gas vs electric? Is the electric element faulty?
What is above the refrigerator? What do I mean by this? I once had a refrigerator that performed poorly. I took it out and installed it per the instructions with the proper clearances around all sides of the unit. Also I put insulation above the unit to eliminate the "hot spot" above the unit. It made for a better draw (chimney effect) as the hot air had no place to go except up and out of the trailer. I did put a 6" computer fan above the chimney but the only time it is used is during the initial cool down period the night before we load groceries. The fan is not used otherwise. It has been night/day difference in the performance of the unit.

[DBinSD]

Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS

Does the light go off when you close the door, our switch was broken, which warmed stuff up considerably.

The newer units use a Climate switch, make sure it's off.



Bob

[emoji631]

Bob,
No switches and yes I do keep that light off.

[DBinSD]

Originally Posted by TheGreatleys

Is the fridge full when you're doing this? I find that having some "thermal ballast" in my fridge helps level out the temperature swings. Cans of beer or seltzer do a great job.

39-40 during frequent opening and 9 hours to fully recover sounds like pretty normal behavior for an absorption fridge. It's never going to work like your household compressor fridge. You need to keep that door closed as much as possible.

It has been full on a continuous basis.

Those temps reduce food storage times considerably. I am hoping for about 35-36 degrees.

[DBinSD]

Originally Posted by crispyboy

Does it perform differently when on gas vs electric? Is the electric element faulty?
What is above the refrigerator? What do I mean by this? I once had a refrigerator that performed poorly. I took it out and installed it per the instructions with the proper clearances around all sides of the unit. Also I put insulation above the unit to eliminate the "hot spot" above the unit. It made for a better draw (chimney effect) as the hot air had no place to go except up and out of the trailer. I did put a 6" computer fan above the chimney but the only time it is used is during the initial cool down period the night before we load groceries. The fan is not used otherwise. It has been night/day difference in the performance of the unit.

Good question, I will have to try on gas for an extended time.
We have been on a long trip and used mostly hook up sites.
I will need to investigate the chase and around the unit next.
Thanks,
Dan

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS

We used the same one.

The DW got one of these for the home fridge, I was a bit skeptical but it seems to work well and has a fan to circulate the air, a temp display and alarm. Also similar from Amazon.

Bob
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Hi, our refrigerator works just fine and my wife loads it so much that there isn't any room for one of those little fans.

[ROBERT CROSS]

Bob,
Your avatar...😢.

Bob
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[Bigventure]

Originally Posted by DBinSD

Good question, I will have to try on gas for an extended time.
We have been on a long trip and used mostly hook up sites.
I will need to investigate the chase and around the unit next.
Thanks,
Dan

Sounds like the fridge is not on auto. So it cycles off, when you unplug.

[J-K Georgia]

So far we have not had any problems with our refrigerator, we have a 2016 28 foot international serenity. Do use gas occasionally just to get the temperature down faster then back to electric.

[jimmini]

At last my trailer got it's new refig.

[sbowman]

Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS

Hi, our refrigerator works just fine and my wife loads it so much that there isn't any room for one of those little fans.

Same for us.........I am all ways amazed at how the wife packs the frig...


Safe travels and best regards

[DBinSD]

Originally Posted by Bigventure

Sounds like the fridge is not on auto. So it cycles off, when you unplug.

It’s on auto and switches on its own.

Traveling down the road on propane is not a good test of its performance.

[KBAR]

Think these two items will save the day. No high water pressure and help carrying that dang hitch. Is it ever so heavy

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[Mattirs]

Originally Posted by KBAR

Think these two items will save the day. No high water pressure and help carrying that dang hitch. Is it ever so heavy

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I second the hitch carrier if you do not have a drop of more the 5 or 6 inches. It makes putting it on and taking it off so much easier.

[rmkrum]

And that is a very good regulator. I have one. Only one that I will consider using.

[Vantair]

Hope these few pics show up.

If cell boosting needed, fabbed a basic
telescopic utility pole allows 3 mounting options for Omni or Yagi directional. Bought the extra Yagi 50.00 via Amazon (allows a slick detachable option) easily slips on pole top if needed for directional / higher gain.

Ultimately, Three sleeve/use options for the antenna and booster

1. Rear awning bracket option (high wind, tree restrictions in awning not deployed)

2. Batwing extension with directional articulation, (must use a “partner” lift assistance with initial wind up using 2nd telescopic utility pole). 2nd collapsible pole also used for sweeping, extending wash mit attachments.

3. With cig lighter 6v power adaptor to WB amp, all items swing over to a mobile / tow vehicle if extreme bad coverage areas and gotta travel to find.

All tucks up 4.5ft storing under the goucho.

[Vantair]

Almost forgot. Used exterior rated schedule 40 electrical pvc conduit for the perfect inner Dia sleeves, cut to size and match painted.

Sleeves Stainless strapped, and mid way screw stoppers hold all nicely from slipping down and in ridged place.

4-8ft telescopic alum pole 12.00, 10ft Pvc 40 for 2ft sleeves 3.00, 4 stainless straps 8.00 and a fun afternoon.

All other hardware included in the Weboost Drive RV kit .