M/H Winter vent cover

Elsa
Elsa Forum Participant Posts: 51
edited September 2018 in Motorhomes #1

Hi All We got a Auto-Trail Tracker RS model it a 13 reg, Just can't belive that we are having problem getting A Winter vent cover to fit, we even email Auto-trail office, No luck just wonder what we can do to stop it over freeze, Can you help?

Thanks Elsa

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  • Takethedogalong
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    edited September 2018 #2

    Have you tried looking at the make of fridge inside, rather than the MH model? Might just be easier. Dometic, Thetford, etc......?

    Good luck. Try a breakers yard as well, they might have just what you need.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited September 2018 #3

    Just re read your post, sorry if you didn't mean fridge vent covers!embarassed

  • JVB66
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    edited September 2018 #4

    It is the make  and model of the fridge that is required to obtain winter vents,and they are normally available from most LV dealers with an accessory shop they are not specific to the make of LV,or go online

    ps i also thought you mean for fridge,

    if you mean a vehicle cover look on line for covers 

  • Elsa
    Elsa Forum Participant Posts: 51
    edited September 2018 #5

    Hi JVB66, The name of our fridge is Dometic model  I just want the winter vent cover the one you clip on the outside on the back of your panel on your M/H, ,

    Thanks Elsa

  • JVB66
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    edited September 2018 #6

    There are several sizes of fridge vent covers some are model specific 

    ie Dometic 9003 or if you measure the external size of the fridge vents a call to Dometic or your dealer should give you all the information

    You can also go online to Dometic and i think you can get the info there

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited September 2018 #7

    Here you go Elsa, but I would suggest looking at other websites for prices before you buy!

    https://www.leisurespares.co.uk/brands/dometic/fridge-vent-systems-dometic

     

  • peedee
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    edited September 2018 #8

    Warning, vent covers are not always the same make as the fridge. The vents themselves will most probably be marked with the suppliers name.

    Once you have identified what is required try

    https://www.leisureshopdirect.com/ventilation/fridge-vents

    peedee

  • Aspenshaw
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    edited September 2018 #9

    I bought my on line and all I needed was the fridge's make and model number. Make sure you fit them correctly - your fridge's manual should show you which vent goes where. 

  • Elsa
    Elsa Forum Participant Posts: 51
    edited September 2018 #10
    Hi All, Many Thanks for your help, Will look into it when we get back from our few days away in the M/H,
    Thanks Elsa
  • mickysf
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    edited September 2018 #11

    Regarding use, I'm not sure what you mean when you say, 'just wonder what we can do to stop it over freeze'.

    There is some confusion out there as to what purpose these vent covers are used for and when best to fit them. One man told me they were to stop spiders and other insects from getting in and blocking the fridge pipes and should be fitted in Autumn when such beasties look for places to hibernate. Another told me they were really only for when you were travelling on the road when excess air may be forced through them. My understanding is that they should be fitted when the air temperature outside falls below 7c in order to keep the 'cooling element' of the fridge at its optimum working temperature. It may sound daft but if the ambient temperature falls too much the fridge won't work properly and food inside could become too warm.

  • EasyT
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    edited September 2018 #12

    The only time that I have found a fridge not to cool properly has been when it was well below freezing and the caravan was sat on the drive. As soon as I had put the 'van heating on and raised the internal temperature the fridge worked fine despite the outside temperature.

  • Aspenshaw
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    edited September 2018 #13

    My fridge manual tells me when I should fit the covers. One reason is the external temperature as mickysf says and the other is when washing the vehicle to stop water getting in through the vents. Other makes/models may have different reasons.

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