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Fishn101
Explorer
Aug 01, 2013

2007 Cameo 5th Wheel Refrigerator Vent?

From time to time, in really Hot conditions, we have issues with the fridge staying cool. We are careful to pack the fridge to full and we cool everything off before putting it in the fridge. We are careful to monitor the electric current etc.

I noticed that most RV's have a vent above the fridge coils to allow from some cooling. Many of the Carriage/Cameo products, including mine do not. I have the outside access panel but nothing above it to generate some air flow.

Just wondering what everyone think? Is this an issue or just a different way of doing things.

Thanks in advance for any thoughts or suggestions.

9 Replies

  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Aug 03, 2013
    Sturgeon-Phish wrote:
    Putting the vent in should not be a real big deal. I think the top of the fridge opens to the cavity above and behind the cabinet facia. Sawzall the hole using the base of the vent as a template. Screw it down and seal it up.
    I had to replace the top of the vent and while looking down the hole saw the top of the fridge.
    Getting a weather tight seal would be the trick.
    Jim


    A jig saw would be more appropriate for the task at hand.
  • Sturgeon-Phish's avatar
    Sturgeon-Phish
    Explorer
    Aug 03, 2013
    Putting the vent in should not be a real big deal. I think the top of the fridge opens to the cavity above and behind the cabinet facia. Sawzall the hole using the base of the vent as a template. Screw it down and seal it up.
    I had to replace the top of the vent and while looking down the hole saw the top of the fridge.
    Getting a weather tight seal would be the trick.
    Jim
  • Fishn101's avatar
    Fishn101
    Explorer
    Aug 02, 2013
    You are correct the fridge is not in the slide.

    --- There is no vent on the roof. The only thing near the top of the fridge area on the roof are the gray & black vent pipes. I went up and looked. I have communicated with other Carriage owners who have the same issue. I think I may call the Manufacture of our fridge and see what they say.

    Installing a vent seems like a big job!

    I did try the Carriage Forum and nobody responded.

    Thanks to you all ---
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Aug 01, 2013
    Look on the roof above your frig, you should have a rectangular vent hood. From what I know they vent better than the double side wall vent.

    If there is no upper or foof vent you have a mfg. error.
  • chipper's avatar
    chipper
    Explorer
    Aug 01, 2013
    According to what I see, your fridge is not in a slide out. If so & you don't have a roof vent above it, you have a mfg mistake & it won't cool properly.
  • samandtheduck's avatar
    samandtheduck
    Explorer
    Aug 01, 2013
    I have the Carriage with the fridge in the slide. It has the upper and lower vents in the sidewall. I put a old computer fan in the bottom compartment angled up and on a dimmer switch to circulate the air because I read some people had problems. I have never turned it on because I haven't camped in really hot temperatures.
    Brian
  • Allworth's avatar
    Allworth
    Explorer II
    Aug 01, 2013
    Any cooling unit in a slide uses an upper sidewall vent. (How would you get through the roof??)

    If you do not have a 12 volt circulation fan in the upper opening controlled by a thermostat, you need to add one.
  • luvglass's avatar
    luvglass
    Explorer
    Aug 01, 2013
    Can't answer that, we have one on our 2006 35KS3. I would suggest that you might get more feedback if you post your question on the Yahoo Carriage forum. They have over 2000 Carriage owners. Try http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Carriage_RV/
    Good luck,
  • pcm1959's avatar
    pcm1959
    Explorer II
    Aug 01, 2013
    I'm not familiar with your model. However, my Cameo has the fridge in the slide-out with a lower and upper vent panel on the sidewall. If you fridge is not in a slide-out, your fridge "chimney" should be on the roof. I have a Norcold and it cools incredibly on a/c but recently started to suffer on LP. I cleaned the burner and the flue and now it is as good as new. Phillip

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