fridge pics????

Post by **dirtygertie** » 17 May 2008, 08:31

can anyone post any pics of the back of the fridge & how the outside flue fits on the panel?

nigel is attempting to fit the fridge today and has started that shouty thing he does whenever he works on the van

any help much appreciated

Post by **Titus A Duxass** » 17 May 2008, 08:36

shouty thing he does whenever he works on the van

- I have this disease as well, there is one cure but it's too drastic to put into words.

Post by **irishkeet** » 17 May 2008, 08:50

not a great photo but is it any good to you

http://irishkeet.zenfolio.com/p88791333 ... =578997112

im taking my fridge out today (again) so can photograph later
my model is Electrolux RM18297

let me know if this can help you

Post by **dirtygertie** » 17 May 2008, 09:05

It might do, we've got the RM122, tis only the gas & battery model. Not planning to run off battery at all so the gas is the important type

- it seems that to keep the correct angle of the flue, it would have to come out of the van bodywork where swaze (?) line is and not on the panel & he doesn't want to start cuttng holes in the side of the van without being 110% sure that its going to be right.

(he's calmed down a bit now!

)

Post by **irishkeet** » 17 May 2008, 09:10

dirtygertie wrote:It might do, we've got the RM122, tis only the gas & battery model. Not planning to run off battery at all so the gas is the important type

- it seems that to keep the correct angle of the flue, it would have to come out of the van bodywork where swaze (?) line is and not on the panel & he doesn't want to start cuttng holes in the side of the van without being 110% sure that its going to be right.

(he's calmed down a bit now! )

if you have the same pipes as mine at the back there is some flexibility in getting the flue out from the side of the van just be careful not to crack the pipe
ive had mine out a few times now and ive had to flex the pipes a bit and its been ok

if you need a photo when i get it out let me know
cheers
irishkeet

Post by **irishkeet** » 17 May 2008, 09:12

sorry jus reread the original msg
will take a photo after i get the flue cover off
will post them in the next 30 mins or so

Post by **dirtygertie** » 17 May 2008, 09:21

cheers, that would be great

Post by **Stefvan** » 17 May 2008, 09:27

Im pretty sure most of the Dometic fridges are the same height I would take a look in the garage galleries here at the exterior vent and make sure yours is at the same height... above the concave bit... just stick it in the middle of this section (up&down) so it looks pretty. As Mr Shouty has figured out it must vent upwards so the hot fumes vent themselves by convection...
And he will need to start cutting some vent holes in the panels too so the fridge circulates air properly.. IMHO..

Stefvan

Post by **irishkeet** » 17 May 2008, 09:49

Hi

hope the photos help, any Qs ill pop back in and check the post in a bit

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Post by **Louey** » 17 May 2008, 09:53

dirtygertie wrote:It might do, we've got the RM122, tis only the gas & battery model. Not planning to run off battery at all so the gas is the important type

you might as well pull a split charge connection in, that way you can keep the fridge running when the engine is running cuz you shouldn't use gas on the move

Post by **dirtygertie** » 17 May 2008, 10:11

oky doke, i'm no artist but i've drawn some pics of what the problem is

this is sort of what the flue system looks like on the back of the fridge
[IMG]http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg14 ... y001-1.jpg[/img]

when we push the fridge right back, not only does the bit that goes through the side of the van rests sort of half & half on the indent bit (we also need it to be shifted slightly to the right as it rests agaist the door pillar - bit the seatbelt attaches to)

[IMG]http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg14 ... y002-1.jpg[/img]

does this make sense? and has anyone rectified the problem?

I really need the fridge before next weekend as we are going away & I don't fancy manky bacon!

Post by **irishkeet** » 17 May 2008, 10:22

Hi
I thin I get what you mean
Ive just put mine back in and its always a pain to get in
In my westy there is a vent on the side of the cupboard so you can get your arm in and move the flue while jiggling the fridge, even with this its still a pain
maybe get someone with a long nose pliers or a screwdriver on the outside to guide the bit that goes through the side of the van

there is some flexibility in the bendy pipe

irishkeet

Post by **1664** » 17 May 2008, 12:19

[quote="dirtygertie"][IMG]http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg14 ... y002-1.jpg[/img]
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On all the campers I've seen (and I've seen a few) the flue exits above the indent. I would imagine trying to fit one in the indent would be problematic to say the least. Can't you extend the 'bendy bit' or raise the fridge?

Post by **irishkeet** » 17 May 2008, 13:10

1664 wrote:
dirtygertie wrote:[IMG]http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg14 ... y002-1.jpg[/img]
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On all the campers I've seen (and I've seen a few) the flue exits above the indent. I would imagine trying to fit one in the indent would be problematic to say the least. Can't you extend the 'bendy bit' or raise the fridge?

true
my fridge slides in on a strip of wood either side so its about 2-3" off the floor

Post by **dirtygertie** » 17 May 2008, 18:01

I'll try again tomorrow with it on a piece of wood or something, there is room for it to be lifted and we coud still make some sort of airflow vent at the top without much difficulty.

any ideas regarding it hitting the door post pillar?