Date:         Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:39:55 -0700
Reply-To:     Mark Drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         Mark Drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Dometic in 100F ambient?
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The real figures are more like 40-50 degree differential. Keeping the
heat from building up behind the fridge is essential in hot weather. A
simple approach for an outside exhaust fan is to use the Westy city
water hookup door. Since use of the city water connection is foolish
anyway, just remove and plug the inside hose to it. Then get a small
computer fan. Cut out the guts of the hookup and attach the fan to the
back of the assembly. Wire it in with a switch and when you want the fan
on just prop the access door open and turn on the switch.

Mark

Todd Last wrote:

> That is great news.
> I know I have read on many sites a claim that the best you could hope for was a 20-30 degree differential.
> Glad to hear that this is urban legend!
>
> Sounds like the key is exhausting the hot air trapped in the van.
>
> Todd
>
>