Robert:

I use a nice little cooler/freezer to keep the Guiness at -1C, too 
important for the Dometic.

By interior I mean interior of the van. I may end up building a cooler 
using the original door but with a Danfloss cooling unit.

Thanks for the reply.

Ian

On 7-Jul-06, at 2:48 PM, robert shawn feller wrote:

>
>
> On 7/7/06, Ian Allan <ian.allan@bmts.com> wrote:
> > Yup, I searched the archives;
> >
> > Recently I removed the fridge to install a new fan and upgrade the
> > insulation behind it.
> > When I installed the bracket for my fan I turned the unit upside 
> down.
> > I had seen this inversion procedure recommended as a "tune up" so had
> > no qualms about inverting the devil.
> >
> > Upon reinstallation the fridge the cooling at first seemed far less
> > effective, (a great reward for my efforts) then actually seemed to
> > become a heating process. After leaving the fridge on propane 
> overnight
> > I noted water condensate on the outside of the vent (actually could 
> see
> > some steam) and an interior temp of close to 60F. When I SHUT the
> > burner down the interior temperature actually went down about 6F in a
> > half hour as if the cooling cycle had started. The condensate had a
> > bitter salty taste.
> >
> > I am interested in comments but here is my real question. Has anyone
> > actually had success "burping" the fridge? If so how? Simply invert?
> > How long? Or rotate through various attitudes in what order and for 
> how
> > long. I'd like to hear from members who actually have done this.
> >
> > I know that there are far more efficient units but I would very much
> > like to maintain the propane cooling option and to keep the van
> > original.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Ian
> >
>>> got mine back from the dead with a 48hr 180degree "flip",��no 
>>> rotations just 180degree flip. Benched mine with 115v and propane 
>>> and worked fine after that, sucks after reinstalling even with new 
>>> fans such as you did. the real issue is removing the heat properly 
>>> from the fins in the back.
>>>
>>> since you are insisting on keeping your van original you will no 
>>> doubt have warm beer and food! don't let the vanity ruin your 
>>> experience!
>> by interior do you mean inside the fridge or inside the van?
>
>
> -- 
> shawn feller, ohio
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> 1993 vw eurovan gl
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> much maintenance, accept the dog)...
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