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06-13-2009, 01:22 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1973 Argosy 22
Pleasant Garden
, North Carolina
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 23
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refrigerator vent?
Hey All,
I cant find info on repairing the refrigerator vent in my argy,Can anybody help? This thing had a couple of little cracks along the door side edge and when i touched it a chunk of plastic broke out.I'm thinkin fiberglass or epoxie and just wanting to know what is the best way to go.Any help will be appreciated.Thanks
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06-13-2009, 01:54 PM
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#2
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by critter
Hey All,
I cant find info on repairing the refrigerator vent in my argy,Can anybody help? This thing had a couple of little cracks along the door side edge and when i touched it a chunk of plastic broke out.I'm thinkin fiberglass or epoxie and just wanting to know what is the best way to go.Any help will be appreciated.Thanks
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Replace it, since you cannot forecast where it will next fail.
A fiberglass replacement, is available.
It's actually called a "refrigerator scoop."
Andy
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06-14-2009, 07:53 AM
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#3
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2 Rivet Member
1973 Argosy 22
Pleasant Garden
, North Carolina
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 23
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Hey Andy,
How is this thing replaced,do you have to take out the cabnets.Is this somthin I can prolly do myself? How much will it cost?
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07-28-2009, 01:28 PM
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#4
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4 Rivet Member
1976 24' Argosy 24
1999 30' Excella 1000
White Haven
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 402
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Find out what the reproduction scoop costs and you'll be getting out the fiberglass.
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07-28-2009, 01:59 PM
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Rivet Master
1965 17' Caravel
1983 27' Excella
Walnut Grove/Laguna Woods
, California
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,635
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I have seen some very nice "scoops" made from wood and finished beautifully on some vintage units.
Nothing magic about it being fiberglass. Could also be done with aluminum.
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07-28-2009, 03:52 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by critter
Hey Andy,
How is this thing replaced,do you have to take out the cabnets.Is this somthin I can prolly do myself? How much will it cost?
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It's not difficult to replace the reefer scoop.
Using wood for a scoop is an absolute "NO NO". One spark, from the burner, when the wood is good and warm, could cause a fire.
Anytime a mold must be made to recreate a limited number of parts, a huge expense is involved.
Andy
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07-28-2009, 04:17 PM
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Rivet Master
1965 17' Caravel
1983 27' Excella
Walnut Grove/Laguna Woods
, California
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,635
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In
It's not difficult to replace the reefer scoop.
Using wood for a scoop is an absolute "NO NO". One spark, from the burner, when the wood is good and warm, could cause a fire.
Anytime a mold must be made to recreate a limited number of parts, a huge expense is involved.
Andy
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Perhaps the ones I have seen have some sort of fireproof lining. Or, perhaps they were merely a cosmetic cover over the original fiberglass.
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07-28-2009, 04:17 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,743
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I had a few cracks that originated at the rivet points. I drilled a hole at the end of each crack to keep it from running and went over the cracks with epoxy. Time will tell.
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07-28-2009, 06:56 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1976 24' Argosy 24
1999 30' Excella 1000
White Haven
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 402
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In
It's not difficult to replace the reefer scoop.
Using wood for a scoop is an absolute "NO NO". One spark, from the burner, when the wood is good and warm, could cause a fire.
Anytime a mold must be made to recreate a limited number of parts, a huge expense is involved.
Andy
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Andy's right about that. I guess we should be glad that he took the trouble to have this part reproduced. George
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07-28-2009, 09:31 PM
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#10
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4 Rivet Member
1978 Argosy Minuet 7.3 Metre
Dayton
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 313
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lol, I've learned the hard way, just do it right the first time. It's cheaper in the long run....and less headache....
Safety issues also, not worth taking th chance it hasn't fractured where you cant see and everything isn't venting outside...
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07-29-2009, 12:10 AM
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#11
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3 Rivet Member
1966 22' Safari
Chico
, California
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 178
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I have detailed the repair procedure I used on my Safari in my blog. You can check it out at;
1966 Safari ( HUGO)
NUTZ
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07-29-2009, 08:03 AM
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#12
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2 Rivet Member
1973 Argosy 22
Pleasant Garden
, North Carolina
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 23
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Thanks Guys,
Y'all are the Best!
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