Date:         Wed, 11 Sep 2019 11:16:40 -0700
Reply-To:     David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: LED Panel Switches for Dometic Exhaust Fan
Comments: To: Ryan Perry <rjdperry@gmail.com>
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I believe that Alistair Abell has data that show that putting a fan in the
city water port does not improve performance of the Dometic.  He frequents
this list, so maybe he will speak up.  Since there is a fan to remove hot
air into the van interior from behind the refrigerator through a vent
behind the box, perhaps when the additional fan is running, it just pulls
air from the van interior through the normal vent and on out, without
increasing the air flow from behind the refrigerator.  Or worse, it might
interfere with the air flow that would normally take place, leaving the hot
air in place and not cooling the refrigerator or even preventing its
cooling.

I did this for a refrigerator that was not performing, and could not tell
any difference, but then my refrigerator (now junked) had other problems,
like inadequate flame on propane due to a corroded internal propane line.
So, YMMV.

mcneely

On Wed, Sep 11, 2019 at 7:40 AM Ryan Perry <rjdperry@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey everyone!
> I've got my stock dometic fridge out after less than ideal performance this
> summer. I have decided to install an exhaust fan in place of my NEVER used
> city water hookup. (I live in the south so the van sees fairly high temps
> during the day)
>
> I see that the 80mm fans look to fit. Was going to run a new wire from fuse
> block and connect toggle over to the LED panel on the front. Want it to
> look as stock as possible so was going to use the little micro toggle
> switches. Problem is can't seem to find any switches that small or even
> closely match the stock. Anybody know where to source these?
>
> Anybody have good resources for any of these mods? Or more particular
> modifying the GoWesty city water hookup as an exhaust fan?
>
> Was also thinking about an internal fan for the fridge up top. Use the same
> line and locate in the same place on the LED panel. Might be a good idea
> while I have it out.
>
> Thanks as always!
> Ryan Perry
>