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Old-Biscuit
May 04, 2018Explorer III
Airflow......its all about airflow
In a slide the airflow is not as good of a natural draft as with a roof top vent so FANS to enhance airflow will improve the removal of the heat generated.
More heat removed.....more hot ammonia vapor condensed into liquid....more liquid ammonia available to FLASH into COLD ammonia vapor the more heat can be absorbed and the cooler the freezer/food sections can get
Simple answer YES....add those fans
Simple 12V DC computer fans with a 1A in line fuse
Either t-stat controlled or simple On/Off toggle switch
Pick up the needed DC right at back of fridge
Check out the 'Installation Manual' especially the clearance requirements and ventilation needs (unfortunately many RV MFGs do not abide by these requirements)
Norcold 2118 Install
In a slide the airflow is not as good of a natural draft as with a roof top vent so FANS to enhance airflow will improve the removal of the heat generated.
More heat removed.....more hot ammonia vapor condensed into liquid....more liquid ammonia available to FLASH into COLD ammonia vapor the more heat can be absorbed and the cooler the freezer/food sections can get
Simple answer YES....add those fans
Simple 12V DC computer fans with a 1A in line fuse
Either t-stat controlled or simple On/Off toggle switch
Pick up the needed DC right at back of fridge
Check out the 'Installation Manual' especially the clearance requirements and ventilation needs (unfortunately many RV MFGs do not abide by these requirements)
Norcold 2118 Install
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