Re: Refrigerators Reply #25 – March 23, 2017, 05:39:39 pm So the ultimate on-the-go fridge would pull heat from the engine's exhaust system, with modulation being the challenge. But I think I'll stick with electrons.Chip 1 Likes
Re: Refrigerators Reply #26 – March 23, 2017, 09:10:45 pm Quote from: Lazy Bones - March 21, 2017, 09:52:07 pmBut, there is another aspect of this thread that intrigues me! Looking at the floor plans of the current models I find that all refrigerators are located on the curb/passenger side of the RV. The ONLY exception is the 27' mid bath! Now think about this: when you pull in to a service station to pump your fuel, which side of the RV is closest to the island? Ignoring the location of the water heater and furnace, the only other sources of ignition, don't you think that there is adequate separation between the minimal gas fumes and the fridge ignition source? Most modern service stations today have strict emission control devices to reduce fumes from their pumps. ------------------For us Mid-Bathers who often forget to turn off the frig while refueling, I finally realized that1- while the gas filler and frig are on the same side the frig is just behind the cab and the gas filler is well to the back of the rv, and2- I find that I naturally gravitate to the farthest pump on the island in order to not block the pump for others trying to refill behind me, so the cab and front of the rv are usually well beyond the pumps.Probably just wishful thinking on my part. 1 Likes
Re: Refrigerators Reply #27 – March 23, 2017, 09:22:14 pm I'd say that's spot on. Good rationalization!
Re: Refrigerators Reply #28 – March 24, 2017, 10:18:23 am This quote, apparently from the Dometic recall document, appears earlier in this thread:"In April of 1997 Dometic modified the design of the affected refrigerators by increasing the wattage of the heating element from 325 watts to 354 watts. All production of the affected units from April 1997 through May of 2003 utilized the 354 watt heating element. In May of 2003, in order to improve the operating life of the refrigerators, Dometic returned to the use of the 325 watt heating element which it continues to use today."When I got that recall notice I not only arranged to have the "recall shield" installed, but I ordered one of the new 325 watt heating elements and installed that in place of the stock 354 watt unit. As I remember that was a fairly easy swap. Dometic seemed to be admitting that it was the higher wattage heating element that may have contributed to the failures they were addressing with the shield, so to me it made sense to install the lower wattage element. I don't see any harm in the band aid recall shield, but to me it also made sense to address the apparent cause of at least some of the problems. So far, so good.Terry2003 26.5' RBGardnerville, NV 1 Likes
Re: Refrigerators Reply #29 – March 24, 2017, 11:09:17 am Spot on Terry...Dometic knew they had messed up and just wanted to CTA. Then the Public Transportation Agency got involved and the rest is history.
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