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coolmom42
Explorer II
Jan 19, 2017

Refrigerator and/or sink and/or range in slide?

I've looked at several floor plans with one or more kitchen components in a slide-out. Generally just the refrigerator, or the whole thing.

I've read about issues with refrigerator venting in a slide, and don't want to have to add a fan. Is this common? Is there anyway to fix it besides a fan?

I'm also less than thrilled about subjecting propane hose and plumbing to the motion of moving the slide. Is this a problem waiting to happen? If so, what can be done to mitigate it?
  • TurnThePage's avatar
    TurnThePage
    Explorer
    Jan 20, 2017
    I think the flexible lines are a non-issue. That technology is very mature. I don't know how they deal with flexible plumbing, as in drains, but can't imagine it's that challenging.

    The fridge fan shouldn't be an issue either. If one is really concerned about power while boondocking, a solar powered fan is an easy solution.
  • coolmom42's avatar
    coolmom42
    Explorer II
    Jan 20, 2017
    SCVJeff wrote:
    That's snarky? You have pre-conceived notions of problems and right up front complain about well known solutions. That is poo-poo'ing by anyone's standard.

    Interesting you responded only to me who had exactly the same answers as everyone else here. Ask your question and don't whine about answers you already know are coming upfront. THATS snarky


    I was asking what the solutions ARE. They are not well known to me. If I knew about them, I would not be asking.
  • SCVJeff's avatar
    SCVJeff
    Explorer
    Jan 20, 2017
    That's snarky? You have pre-conceived notions of problems and right up front complain about well known solutions. That is poo-poo'ing by anyone's standard.

    Interesting you responded only to me who had exactly the same answers as everyone else here. Ask your question and don't whine about answers you already know are coming upfront. THATS snarky
  • coolmom42's avatar
    coolmom42
    Explorer II
    Jan 20, 2017
    SCVJeff wrote:
    You are poo-poo'ing well known fixes for better known problems. The NORCOLD 1200 does have fans, but because of improper manufacturer installation and venting, a well placed fan an make the fridge run far better than the OEM fans. So why not? One well placed fan can save a thousand bux in new cooling units, not to mention replacement food and additional LP trying to make cold. Again, with all these improvements, 100ma to run a fan is chump change. So why not?

    As far as LP, water, Drain, etc., there are flexible trallies that have been used in robotics assembly plants for 50 years that are now being used for those hoses and there are no more problems.

    Or buy a fixed kitchen


    I wasn't poo-pooing anything. No need to be snarky.

    I was simply asking a question. I've never been in a trailer with those components, had no way of knowing if there are good solutions in place, or if they are trouble spots.
  • Trackrig's avatar
    Trackrig
    Explorer II
    Jan 19, 2017
    I prefer to not have the large four door frig in the slide do to the weight.

    Bill
  • Chuck_thehammer's avatar
    Chuck_thehammer
    Explorer
    Jan 19, 2017
    I hope they used better hoses then is in my Coachman.. non slide area.
    fresh water fill hose. from body to tank, split, lost 60 percent of water.. and a real pain to replace.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Jan 19, 2017
    Refer,stove and microwave in the slide. Not one problem, unless you count the flexible gas and electric support needing replaced.
  • Jack_Diane_Free's avatar
    Jack_Diane_Free
    Explorer
    Jan 19, 2017
    Have had 4 different trailers over the past 20 years with stove and fridge within a slide with absolutely no problems.

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