Probably a silly question about my fridge

ClubMemberC54F9F7267
ClubMemberC54F9F7267 Forum Participant Posts: 5
edited August 28 in Caravans #1

Hello,

The back of my fridge is so hot I can feel the heat from the sink above the fridge, and the vent outside is very hot. Is this normal?

Many thanks,

Alice 

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  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,134 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 28 #2

    Have you removed the winter fridge vent covers?

  • ClubMemberC54F9F7267
    ClubMemberC54F9F7267 Forum Participant Posts: 5
    edited August 28 #3

    These things (see pic)? If they are the things you were talking about then they were still attached. Thanks so much! That is so helpful! 

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited August 28 #4

    Your pictures aren’t showing.

    To eliminate any doubt, see this video from 4min 10 sec to the end.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOYmHcfDRUo

     

     

    How to post photos -

    https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-together/discussions/welcome-hobby-talk/how-to-use-club-together/tutorial-for-uploading-photos-and-video/

     

     

  • Freddy55
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    edited August 28 #5

    I assume the vent covers aren’t fitted as standard? My fridge takes an age to get down to temperature, especially during hot weather.

    I’ll have to check.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited August 28 #6

    In my experience, they are usually supplied as standard but not fitted. These days, I suspect some manufacturers may not even supply them.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited August 28 #7

    Covers fitted and removed. The fact it’s a MH makes no difference.

  • Freddy55
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    edited August 28 #8

    Yes, the difference is pretty obvious (with/without covers). Thing is, I’ve never checked. Pretty sure there was none in the ‘pack’ that came with the van. Like I said, I’ll have to check 👍

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited August 28 #9

    Obviously design, colour and make vary.

  • ClubMemberC54F9F7267
    ClubMemberC54F9F7267 Forum Participant Posts: 5
    edited August 29 #10

    My van is an old van and probably fitted as standard. I think the size of the photo was to high to upload, but yes the winter vents were still on. I bought this a month ago so still trying to work everything out. Thanks for the tip though, that's super helpful. 

  • mickysf
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    edited August 29 #11

    I know it sounds counter intuitive but winter covers are really intended to keep the cooling mechanism warm when the temperatures drop. Apparently it can get too cold and will not work effectively when ambient temperatures are very low. However, they do need removing during the warmer months to ensure optimum conditions for fridge use.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited August 29 #12

    Photos often need to be re-sized to fit CT’s meagre limits.

    I hope that’s solved the fridge issue. Good luck.

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