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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-04-2020, 08:36 PM
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Posted By tractors1
Nope - out of business now. ...

Nope - out of business now. smartrvproducts.com (https://ww1.smartrvproducts.com/?subid1=091a2ef6-06ab-11eb-b046-692bfdc47199)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-04-2020, 07:24 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
Found this fridge fan I never installed in my old...

Found this fridge fan I never installed in my old fridge during the "fix the fridge" frenzy a few years ago as Dometic replaced the old model with a new on under warranty thanks to Reace. Decided I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 10-09-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
I vote with Jim. If you take it back to the...

I vote with Jim.

If you take it back to the same place that did the install they should be able to unscrew the top of the vent and check for little (if any) charge as it's only 8 screws to remove...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-15-2017, 12:20 AM
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Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
Makes sense as add more insulation to an existing...

Makes sense as add more insulation to an existing fridge mechanical system is pretty cheap manufacturing costs.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-14-2017, 08:29 PM
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Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
Insulation can't hurt. Batts are probably...

Insulation can't hurt. Batts are probably recommended as they wouldn't interfere with installing/replacing the fridge. Unfaced batts would also not present a fire hazard. I'm not too keen on removing...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-14-2017, 07:27 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
I've done all those things, the Styrofoam lining...

I've done all those things, the Styrofoam lining of the fridge is a very cheap experiment to see how well it works.

I don't have problems with the fridge anymore, just curious to see how great a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-14-2017, 06:56 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
More fridge fun

Having done all the other items in this thread, I decided to line the inside of the fridge with 5/8" styrofoam. Did the sides and rear of the fridge bottom part, then the top and sides of the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-10-2017, 05:48 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
Back from our first trip after installing the 3...

Back from our first trip after installing the 3 inch flue mod. Had no issues with flame-outs causing a propane fault, and running 65 mph for a couple hours each way on propane in full sun at 90F...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-06-2017, 02:23 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
Well, one could always drill a hole in the side...

Well, one could always drill a hole in the side for access with a long screwdriver, then plug it when done. Think I prefer to pull the fridge.:)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-05-2017, 05:45 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
Now I don't know if there is a screw or not - in...

Now I don't know if there is a screw or not - in this recent post (#104) if you blow up the pic of the rear of the fridge I think there is a screw head holding the T on top. Looks like the T has a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-05-2017, 03:57 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
"T" removal

I didn't try to remove the "T" from the boiler exhaust as I assumed it was either soldered or held in place with screws. Just got an email from Gene, the webmaster at casitaforum, who added a hose to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-03-2017, 11:04 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
Couple of interesting observations

Before I added the flue factor (and doing every other thing folks recommended) with this RMD I had to run it on either the 4 or 5 setting to keep the fridge cool (40F or lower) in usually shaded and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-03-2017, 09:45 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
Actually, I think with the added length of pipe...

Actually, I think with the added length of pipe on the upper side of the "T" there probably would be an induced draft after the piping warmed up. Like starting a fire in a fireplace, once the flames...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-03-2017, 05:48 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
I plan on getting rid of the "T" when I pull the...

I plan on getting rid of the "T" when I pull the fridge. I think Dometic sticks it on all their smaller fridges as the "caravans" in Europe can also install their "through-the-side wall" vent kit -...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-03-2017, 02:11 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
Yup, I've some healing scrapes from the job. My...

Yup, I've some healing scrapes from the job. My duct ends maybe 1/4 inch under the mesh wire on the cover base. I checked the topside cover temp right over it while running on propane; only 109F in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-02-2017, 10:05 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
Yay! Fridge Flue Fun works

Project summary:

RMD (replacement) fridge freezer usually at 14-20 F in shady forest camping, fridge section often at 39-43.

Forum reports of a scorched wood panel against the outside wall...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-02-2017, 05:39 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
Hard pipe flue extension with 2 inch flex hose

Finally found a post on casitaforum about a hard pipe flue extension. I crossed paths with Gene, the webmaster for the forum a year or so ago and he mentioned adding a pipe after removing the "T"...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-01-2017, 10:49 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
Results of running on electric test

Ran the RMD for 48 hours with various combinations of fan/no fan, thermister relocations, taped the hole in the fridge door, water in the drip cup, and added foam to the freezer door. No air...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-01-2017, 06:44 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
Yup, but they did ok on the rest of the...

Yup, but they did ok on the rest of the changeout. Just not as professional as I would have thunk, although few owners would ever notice. Grade of C+ overall.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-01-2017, 11:07 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
The outfit that replaced my fridge with the RMD...

The outfit that replaced my fridge with the RMD displaced the roof liner material over the fridge and refastened it - kind of a crappy job as the old liner has staples sticking out all over it, but...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-31-2017, 10:45 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
Klem, this had to take a LONG time!

Klem, this had to take a LONG time!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-31-2017, 07:25 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
The T will not wind up centered in the duct. When...

The T will not wind up centered in the duct. When you smoosh the tubing, it's an elongated oval with sharp bends, so the T won't be up against a flat wall.

The tubing is semi-flexible until you...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-31-2017, 06:53 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
I taped over the hole as a temporary measure &...

I taped over the hole as a temporary measure & the freezer has the foam. Temps are running 12/36 on electric @ 89F outdoors and fridge side in full sun. Texas fan is off. Gotta find a Torx for the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-31-2017, 06:44 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
That might work - but getting the hose to seat...

That might work - but getting the hose to seat down over the "T" required me to make a tool (used a bent aluminum tent pole) for leverage, and the base sticks up quite a bit - dunno if you can get...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 07-31-2017, 01:44 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 31,145
Posted By tractors1
Got my 3 inch hose installed. Took many hours to...

Got my 3 inch hose installed. Took many hours to get the Dometic base off the trailer as ETI used at least a half a tube of sealant. The sealant does clean up with "Goof-off" quite well. Used an...
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