compressor refrigerator compartment coolin fan ?

Question

My RV has a compressor type refrigerator. It has an added small computer cooling fan in back next to the compressor. I read a article that stated a cooling fan is not needed with a compressor style frig.
I’m wondering why my coach builder installed this fan? The back side of the refrigerator compartment has the standard ventilated access door. Before I pull it’s plug, am I missing the reason for it ?

garyemunson · Answer

Assuming you fridge is in a slide, there is no roof vent so the fan helps with ventilation out the side wall.

gordonthree · Answer

Does the sound of the fan bother you? An overheated compressor is not cheap to fix.

In normal situations, the compressor probably doesn't need supplemental cooling, however, RVs are often parked in the sun in very hot climates, and are poorly insulated.

sidecarflip · Answer

Most compressor fridges have built in fans anyway.

fulltimer50 · Answer

This appears to be the RV the OP talking about. We are most likely talking about one of those newer ac/dc compressor fridges. Dometic and Norcold make them. Not a big residential one. One of the pics shows the drives side of the Rv where we can see vent in the side wall. Thus the OP should keep the fan or risk overheating the fridge.

gordonthree · Answer

Fulltimer50 wrote:This appears to be the RV the OP talking about. We are most likely talking about one of those newer ac/dc compressor fridges. Dometic and Norcold make them. Not a big residential one. One of the pics shows the drives side of the Rv where we can see vent in the side wall. Thus the OP should keep the fan or risk overheating the fridge."The Bengal" image from Provan Industries LLC

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