Date:         Sun, 26 Sep 2004 12:31:14 -0700
Reply-To:     Larry Chase <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM>
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From:         Larry Chase <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM>
Subject:      Dometic Fridge Servicing / Renovation
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Volks,

Although I'd like to replace my the Dometic RM182B Fridge with one of
the cool 2-way fridges like Karl and others have installed, current
budget constraints don't allow for it.

So I'd like to service the stock fridge and improve it as much as
possible.

The fridge got to a point of significant inefficiency.

- Flame kept blowing out
- Inside temps not adequate
- Difficult lighting on LP

Current plan;

1) clean everything (fins & burner)
2) burp for 48 hrs (upside down)
3) replace stock fan with computer cpu variety (not clear if a computer
fan has more air flow than the stock fan)
4) knock out city water connection and install 2nd computer cpu fan to
exhaust hot air to the outside.

I found the following square computer cpu fans .... any recommendations?


80mm (3.14961) / 32.5 CFM / .14amps / 28 DBA
92mm (3.62205 inches) / 48.2 CFM / .25 amps / 35 DBA
120mm (4.72441 Inches) / 54.5 CFM / .26 amps /  27 DBA

Are there other modifications I should consider?

Also was wondering if anyone managed to squeeze a little extra
insulation between the "side of the fridge" and cabinet?

Larry Chase
Email: RoadGuy@RoadHaus.com
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