Rv suppliers sell a fan. It is self contained and uses 2 D batteries. The 2
batteries will run it for a month. Takes up about the same room as an 8
ounce soda can.

Dennis

>From: Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
>Reply-To: RAlanen@AOL.COM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: 12v Fan for fridge interior
>Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 06:28:13 EDT
>
>In a message dated 08/05/2008 4:57:04 P.M. Central Standard Time,
>LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
>
>Hey  volks,
>
>I can't seem to find the site/thread in the archives on the  bloke who
>velcro'ed a battery/fan to the inside of his fridge.  Anyone  know: the
>site
>or the thread date?  The one I remember involved this  OCD type measuring
>inner temp, outer temp, fin temp and who knows what else  via a LCD above
>his
>left temple in the driver's seat!  Think it (site)  had pics too.
>
>OR
>
>the answer I'm really searching for is: how to  find the smallest battery
>to
>power 12v fans (I'm currently testing a 9v  NiMH rechargeable), as well as
>the smallest effective fan.  RShack  sold me a 1.5" muffin fan which seems
>it
>may work but I'd like to learn if  anyone has determined the smallest fan
>size that achieves acceptable  temps.  The next size up is about 3.5" but
>I'm
>sure it draws much more  current too AND takes up more space in the tiny
>fridge.  I'm  considering testing two 6v 'lantern' cells but haven't seen a
>recharger for  one or a rechargeable cell either.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>Neil,  I use a 1.5" muffin fan and hold it on the top of the cooling fins
>with tie  wraps.  Velcro will impede the air flow.  I pick up power for
>that fan
>from the power going to the LED / switch panel on the front of the sink
>cabinet.  I install a switch either on the fridge face plate or on the sink
>cabinet face near the LED / switch panel.  I like an LED lighted push
>button
>switch so I can tell when the fan's on.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Frank  Condelli
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