Date:         Tue, 3 Jul 2007 09:21:49 -0700
Reply-To:     Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Refrigerator help-yes, I've already searched the achieves
Comments: To: Jim Felder <felder@knology.net>
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On 7/3/07, Jim Felder <felder@knology.net> wrote:
>
> Has anyone considered adding an extra hole for such a vent?


Yes, it's been done.

So, rather than replacing the innards of one of those connections,
> why not simply install a new one with a computer fan it it, if it
> helps the fridge operation so much? It could be done by modifying an
> existing connection as others have done, or surely some listmember
> knows of an appropriately-styled vent head that would accept a four-
> inch computer fan?


Phil Zimmerman has done just that using a stainless deck vent.  Screws down
to close off when not in use.  Phil is on the road right now and I don't
have any pictures of his install but maybe he will read this and post a
picture?

Another thing to keep in mind is that some of us on this list are lacking
one or more of the things needed to do extensive or complex work on our
rigs.  Needed are a shop/garage area to work, the tools to do the job, and
the experience/skill to do the work.  If any one of those items is missing
projects and mods take on a whole new dimension of problems.  Many of the
solutions that are suggested by people are simple and straight forward, only
basic tools and skills needed.  When things get complicated they get
complicated fast for some of us.