Date:         Wed, 4 Jun 2008 10:49:13 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dometic condensation drain
Comments: To: Jonathan Poole <jfpoolio@gmail.com>
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When I overhauled and modded (fans) my fridge, I resealed the
combustion chamber etc. as best I could. Pretty sure there weren't any
leaks.  But....

After doing that, in really strong cross winds,  (read: cow tipping
strong.... or Vanagon tipping strong? --- ;^)  the flame would blow
out. I ended up pulling over on one trip, and doing one of my "road
fixes" and building an "air dam" of sorts (not my idea) and attaching
it to the flue. Flame stayed on after that.

But, likely I shouldn't have to have that attachment there.

Maybe I should have a closer look for cracks in the exhaust/intake pipes.

Thanks for the reminder Jonathan!

Neil.

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Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco
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On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 10:21 AM, Jonathan Poole <jfpoolio@gmail.com> wrote:

> Also over the years when I have seen fridges blow out I have always (my
> experience here) been able to fix the problem by removing the flue pieces
> and seal from the side of the van and then cleaning and sealing them lightly
> with silicone.  I seal the rubber to the body (probably most helpful for
> keeping water out of the inside of the van) then the flue to the rubber and
> even put a bit of silicone on the intake/exhaust divider plate.  After doing
> this the fridge has always stayed lit for me.  I believe though that if this
> doesn't fix the problem you should try resealing the combustion chamber next
> and inspecting for damaged or cracked pipes.
>
> Jonathan Poole
> '83 AC Westy
>