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Baja_Man
Explorer
Jun 16, 2016

Refer cooling.... rear baffles and fans....any advice?

My refer struggles to stay cold when ambient temps reach 90F +. I researched and learned that baffles and fans help considerably. Norcold (my refer is Model #N843). Norcold installation manual s...
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Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Jun 16, 2016
Natural draft......hot air rises

Air coming in from lower vent is warmed therefore due to convection it moves upward getting even warmer form the heat it absorbs from tubing/fins before exiting roof top vent

Natural draft......convection

Lower and upper baffles direct the air flow

And IF you add Fans mid position they will help improve the draft/air flow

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