Noisy refrigerator fan

[kathyek]

We have a 2009 19' Bambi. Our biggest complaint is the noise from the fridge fan. Does anyone have a tip on a good replacement fan, how to make this one less noisy, etc?

[Tim A.]

There has been considerable discussion in the past about those noisy fans, so try a search on "refrigerator fan" or "noisy fan." You could start here: http://www.airforums.com/forums/f425...fan-36897.html .

Tim

[TBRich]

Yes, it has been discussed much here ... you are not along......we replaced ours with the Snyder Fan Kit. See the link above. It helped a lot, but there are still times when we shut it off.

[subfan1]

I used some of that pick packing material between the bracket and the mounting surface and it really helped. It has helped a lot.

[kathyek]

We bot the Snyder fan and it is so quiet we forget about it. Thank you Snyder!

[BAAMbi7]

We just took ours in for the same concern. But we actually addressed the issue a few months ago when they simply tightened the support beam that was loose. Now, they installed a rubber gasket - or similar rubber material between the support beam and the fan. This may - hopefully WILL- absorb the noise it's producing. If not, we'll deal with it then and take other steps.

[overlander63]

You can try a 24 volt computer fan. It will not run as fast, and won't mae as much noise. You can also install a resistor or potentiometer ( electronic rheostat) to reduce the voltage to your existing fan. Less voltage = less speed, and less noise.

[bovk]

Without checking previous threads, I wired second regular computer fan in series with the existing one, both hang on flex support, no noise.

[subfan1]

Originally Posted by bovk

Without checking previous threads, I wired second regular computer fan in series with the existing one, both hang on flex support, no noise.

Can you define "Flex Support"? Is it something that can be bought somewhere? I've never heard of that.
THX

[bonginator]

Ours was driving us crazy too. I ordered two low decibel fans based on recommendations on this forum, fashioned a new aluminum mounting bracket and installed them. It makes a world of difference. I am mechanically inclined so the project was not too tough. At a minimum, have someone replace your current fan with a low decibel fan if you are not mechanically inclined...

[bonginator]

We did the silenx iNstall ourselves. Here is the thread that gives input on how that is done.

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f425...lly-11811.html

[bovk]

Originally Posted by subfan1

Can you define "Flex Support"? Is it something that can be bought somewhere? I've never heard of that.
THX

Sorry but this is just an improvisation - a piece of rubber to fasten to where the first fan was and to fasten both the new one and old one to it. I am sure you can figure it out, there is plenty of space and all wires are 12 volt so no danger. I would show pictures but I am about 5000 mi from my camper.
The rubber "bracket" is nearly no cost and the computer fan is about $15. I think in series they run at lower rpm but for sure with no noise. I had this for a year or so.
I should measure the drain of the fans, so far I did not use the fans when on battery. Running of the fans only improves the efficiency of the fridge cooling (using less gas).