increased insulation for refrigerator
I have a Norcold refrigerator that will not cool to my satisfaction in warm weather. I'm sure this is true with any RV, but if I'm in the hot Texas sun it's difficult to keep temps down in the low to...
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dryfly wrote:Old-Biscuit wrote:
Shoddy RV MFG. installation and Norcold (or Dometic) will NOT cool properly.
Both Absorption RV Fidge Mfgs have 'instructions' for installaion that detail the proper clearances and requirements.
BUT RV MFGs fail over and over in following those instructions....they think 'Just build a space and screw them in place '
Goggle your Norcold MODEL Installation Manual and see HOW it was suppose to be installed.
Then correct the lack of proper installation done by RV MFG.
(Typical/generic -----side wall clearance/Zero, top clearance/zero/no dead air space and back wall to cooling unit/1"- with baffles if needed to direct/provide proper draft and/or fans if needed)
Totally agree about the lack of quality of RV industry!
I understand everything except the "backwall" zero clearance. Seems like you would need a little more space for the heat to vent, particularly when using fan(s).
RE-read what I posted.
NOTHING about --Zero-- clearance and backwall.
1" clearances is what I referenced with the backwall to cooling unit
Norcold 'N' Series manual
Installation clearances start on pg 22
