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07-08-2018, 05:45 AM
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An airy subject
GOOD MORNING ALL!
What has been everyone's experiences with in frig fans? Do they work and if they do which one(s) works the best?
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07-08-2018, 05:59 AM
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I bought one that runs on 2 D cell batteries back in 2009. It is the best money I ever spent under $25.00. I place it in the tray under the cooling fins blowing up. I don’t think brand matters and there are kits out there for a permanent mount, 12V fan.
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07-08-2018, 06:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG KAHUNA
GOOD MORNING ALL!
What has been everyone's experiences with in frig fans? Do they work and if they do which one(s) works the best?
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Inside the fridge or exterior for the fins on the evaporator ?
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2012 Laredo 303 TG
2010 F250 LT Super Cab, long bed, 4X4, 6.4 Turbo Diesel
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07-08-2018, 06:32 AM
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My refrigerator tends to get colder in some spots than in others and can lead to frozen vegetables, etc. The battery operated fan (self contained unit) does an excellent job of making the temperature more consistent throughout the refrigerator section.
One thought about the 12 volt "permanent mount" units: If dry camping is the norm, remember that this type installation will add more drain on the trailer batteries, so keep that in mind as you consider your options. While the "self contained fans" might seem somewhat less effective, they do an excellent job inside the refrigerator and don't put another parasitic drain on the trailer battery.
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07-08-2018, 06:43 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flybouy
Inside the fridge or exterior for the fins on the evaporator ?
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I have both.
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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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07-08-2018, 08:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckster57
I bought one that runs on 2 D cell batteries back in 2009. It is the best money I ever spent under $25.00. I place it in the tray under the cooling fins blowing up. I don’t think brand matters and there are kits out there for a permanent mount, 12V fan.
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Does anyone have a link for purchase to one similar to the one that’s mentioned here?
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07-08-2018, 09:23 AM
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Same battery powered fan in use for the past 10 years & works great. Two D cell batteries last quite a while, probably spent enough on batteries to buy the hardwired version, but if it ain't broke don't fix it.
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07-08-2018, 09:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lesleyinky
Does anyone have a link for purchase to one similar to the one that’s mentioned here?
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There are as many opinions on which one is best, which is most effective, which will last longer before battery changes, which is cheapest, which is the best value... Opinions run, along the same lines as which truck is best, so be prepared for an onslaught of "buy this one"....
That said, here's a cheap starting point: https://www.amazon.com/Valterra-A10-..._&dpSrc=detail
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2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
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07-08-2018, 11:45 AM
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I bought one off of amazon $18 I think it was and it hooks to the fins in the interior of the fridge. it is power by the 12V that powers the door lite. Worked great for me. I have to buy another as it went with the rig I traded in last year.
Mel
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