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Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 10-14-2011, 04:41 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 32,604
Posted By sushidog
I just returned from a great 1,600 mile trip to...

I just returned from a great 1,600 mile trip to the Smokies. I found that removing the bottom baffle did not allow the flame to go out. In fact, I couldn't get the flame to go out even with big...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 09-25-2011, 07:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 32,604
Posted By sushidog
I'm leaving on the 4th and I'll be back Oct.13th,...

I'm leaving on the 4th and I'll be back Oct.13th, so I'll let you all know the results of my testing. I concur that the removing the top vent baffles should least affect the flame going out, at least...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 09-07-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 32,604
Posted By sushidog
You're probably right. I think I will experiment...

You're probably right. I think I will experiment by removing the door vent shrouds one at a time and see if the fridge remains lit. Of course this doesn't mean that it will suffice for all...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 09-07-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 32,604
Posted By sushidog
I made a few more fridge mods. I guess I just...

I made a few more fridge mods. I guess I just can't help myself. ;)

I got to thinking that my small inside fridge fan's airflow could be easily blocked is something shifted over the fan during...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 09-07-2011, 04:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 32,604
Posted By sushidog
Here's a pic of my fridge light mod. ...

Here's a pic of my fridge light mod.

https://i56.tinypic.com/egcw1t.jpg

I used a clip on headlight with 5 leds powered by 2 button batteries. It provides about 3 hours of light per battery...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 08-11-2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,144
Posted By sushidog
It looks like a sweet job - very professional. It...

It looks like a sweet job - very professional. It makes me want to move mine.

I think I'll wait a while and see if you have any problems with condensation. If not, I might add a second 40mm fan...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 08-10-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,144
Posted By sushidog
No, you'd be better with the fan blowing up. I'm...

No, you'd be better with the fan blowing up. I'm just suggesting that instead of mounting it entirely to the condenser fins, you split the difference between the fins and the shelf mount like I have....
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 08-10-2011, 08:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,144
Posted By sushidog
The thing to do would be drill 2 holes in the...

The thing to do would be drill 2 holes in the cooling fins and mount 1/2 of the fan on the fins and the other side to the edge of the upper shelf.

Chip
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 08-10-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,144
Posted By sushidog
Jackand Janet, I wired my internal fan to...

Jackand Janet,

I wired my internal fan to the external fan power wire before the fan limit switch so the internal fan comes on when power is supplied to the external fans via the inside rocker...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 08-08-2011, 05:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,144
Posted By sushidog
Yep, mine too, but there was room for 2 thin...

Yep, mine too, but there was room for 2 thin wires too.

Chip
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 08-08-2011, 08:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,144
Posted By sushidog
Refrigerator Fans, internal

JackandJanet,

There is an existing drain hole in the back wall of the refrigerator. It was plugged with a little clay plug which I simply removed to run the wire and then replaced it with a little...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 08-07-2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 32,604
Posted By sushidog
Here's an update on the Sushidog Mod. After...

Here's an update on the Sushidog Mod.

After about 3 years the rubber mountings of my old fans decomposed and failed due to heat and vibration, so I replaced them with a pair of solid mounted fans....
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 05-10-2010, 04:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,564
Posted By sushidog
Well they say stupid is as stupid does, so I...

Well they say stupid is as stupid does, so I guess I qualify on that count. But who amongst us hasn't done something stupid when they were 18? I see you served in the USAF. I served in the Army for 9...
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 05-04-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,564
Posted By sushidog
I usually drive the legal speed limit too. Last...

I usually drive the legal speed limit too. Last trip I drove faster than usual (up to the legal 75mph limit) because I had about 2,500 miles to drive in only one week.

BTW, the speed rating of...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 04-25-2010, 02:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 32,604
Posted By sushidog
RichR, My Dometic fridge had the cooling kit...

RichR,

My Dometic fridge had the cooling kit installed from the A-liner factory, so I just took out the noisy stock fan (which I now use as an exhaust fan above the stove in a bubble vent, sort of...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 04-24-2010, 08:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 32,604
Posted By sushidog
It took me a while to dig out my Dometic...

It took me a while to dig out my Dometic ventilator assy. manual (same part # as previously referenced.) The thermostat, called a fan limit switch, is Dometic part #3104723.006. It is set to come on...
Forum: Boondocking 04-20-2010, 07:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,064
Posted By sushidog
Here's the little camping genny I use when...

Here's the little camping genny I use when boondocking.

https://www.mikenchell.com/forums/album_pic.php?pic_id=48462

https://www.mikenchell.com/forums/album_pic.php?pic_id=48463

I bought this...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 04-20-2010, 03:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 32,604
Posted By sushidog
External refrigerator fan

I hooked up a pair of 120mm high-tech, magnetic bearing computer fans in the rear of my fridge compartment to improve it's efficiency too. My camper came with a single Dometic fan in the back, which...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 04-20-2010, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,122
Posted By sushidog
I've been using a fridge cool fan for years with...

I've been using a fridge cool fan for years with no problems. I have the old type without the on/off switch - which really isn't needed cause you want it to run 24/7. I get about 3 weeks of...
Forum: Travel and Adventure 04-20-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,905
Posted By sushidog
Thanks for the info and the photos. It looks like...

Thanks for the info and the photos. It looks like a beautiful park. My DW, Cindy, and I plan on camping there in July on our way back from an A-liner rally. Do you have any recommendations on the...
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