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07-30-2019, 11:15 AM
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Location: Picton
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Insect screens for Fridge : NO WAY
Well, it was my fault.... Recently I've been having difficulty in keeping my Dometic 4 door RM1350 cold...
It was all my doing... Doh.
I installed these insect screens on my fridge vents, both bottom and top and never, ever suspected they would restrict the airflow... It did.
I took them out, and my fridge is now working, as expected.
I ended up installing 3 extra fans at the top vent, can only help in evacuating hot air.
Bottom line : Do not install those on the 4 Door Dometic RM1350, you will live to regret it. They simply suffocate the fridge and it cannot work as designed...
Mea culpa. Lesson learned.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072YCQ51Q..._nCjqDbH82RZNT
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07-30-2019, 11:40 AM
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Well, here's another opinion. I have had those on my fridge vents since the day after I brought my 2016 Cougar home from the dealer. Have not had any problem with the fridge at all.
YMMV.
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U.S. Army Aviator, Retired
2016 Cougar XLite 28SGS
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07-30-2019, 11:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MerlinB
Well, here's another opinion. I have had those on my fridge vents since the day after I brought my 2016 Cougar home from the dealer. Have not had any problem with the fridge at all.
YMMV.
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There's a lot of difference in "ventilation demands and cooling capacity" between a 6 cuft Dometic RM2650 or a 8 cuft Dometic RM2852 (your refrigerator) and a 4 door 12 cuft RM1350.
It's sort of like saying, I don't understand why the radiator in a Ford Explorer won't cool a Ford 6.7l diesel engine.....
While the insect screens "may not inhibit "too much circulation" on a small refrigerator, they do have a negative impact on larger units that require significantly more air movement as evidenced by the OP's experience in a similar situation.
As a note, Dometic states in their warranty guide that installing such screens voids the factory warranty. This doesn't apply to your 2016 trailer, but for someone with a new, in-warranty refrigerator, it may mean the difference in factory support for problems and being denied repairs, even with a new, month old refrigerator. Something to think about for the first two years of ownership.
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2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
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07-30-2019, 12:38 PM
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I just take mine out when i am using the fridge, maybe the difference is i'm not a full timer and use them only when the trailer is in storage..
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07-30-2019, 03:17 PM
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Location: Modesto
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As per Dometic and Norcold reps:
FLEA COLLARS
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07-30-2019, 03:56 PM
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Need to add that I've had some bug screens installed on my previous 5th wheel, not in a slide out, 2 door Dometic, for 5 years, worked fine.
So clearly the 4 door in a slide, needs more air. First hand experience.
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07-31-2019, 10:54 AM
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Flea collars.
Thank you. I have read it's a good deterrent and cheap too.
No impact on airflow ��
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08-25-2019, 04:10 AM
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Any particular brand or type of flea collar?
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08-25-2019, 05:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kaptn Krabby
Any particular brand or type of flea collar?
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Not that I am aware of. I would buy the cheapest ones you can get.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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08-25-2019, 06:15 AM
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I had my trailer parked for about three weeks in one spot at a friends property.
The afternoon sun was on the fridge side and the fridge just wasn't keeping things cold. I took the covers off and reattached them zip ties where the insert lock nuts go and then propped the covers to open away from the camper with a couple of short sticks. The afternoon breeze did the rest. This worked great,the fridge performed perfect. In direct sunlight the factory vent covers were holding to much heat.
RMc
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08-25-2019, 12:59 PM
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DW saw wasps flying in and out the top vent. I took it off. Mud dauber wasps had built a nest on top of the fan totally blocking it. Cleaned out the wasps/nests. I'll have to replace the fan (inop) and install screens to prevent future nests. I guess I will do the fan mod/ upgrade when I do this.
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Daryl
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08-25-2019, 01:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Daryles
DW saw wasps flying in and out the top vent. I took it off. Mud dauber wasps had built a nest on top of the fan totally blocking it. Cleaned out the wasps/nests. I'll have to replace the fan (inop) and install screens to prevent future nests. I guess I will do the fan mod/ upgrade when I do this.
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Did you have flea collars in the compartment?
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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