Re-trim Interior and Replace Fridge Or Not ?
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Re-trim Interior and Replace Fridge Or Not ?
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I may have made a major school boy error, I have just had a total body work restorations carried out on my T25 and just realised that I may replace the entire interior now, my concern is that the original fridge was a three way fridge and the body had been cut to facilitate the extractor vent I cant remember if the fridge actually connects to the vent or is just aligned to it.
My wife would like a new fridge but conscious that it may not align with the existing hole in the panel of the van.
Any thoughts ?
Also what fridge would people recommend to replace the original Electrolux's if I do proceed.
I may have made a major school boy error, I have just had a total body work restorations carried out on my T25 and just realised that I may replace the entire interior now, my concern is that the original fridge was a three way fridge and the body had been cut to facilitate the extractor vent I cant remember if the fridge actually connects to the vent or is just aligned to it.
My wife would like a new fridge but conscious that it may not align with the existing hole in the panel of the van.
Any thoughts ?
Also what fridge would people recommend to replace the original Electrolux's if I do proceed.
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Re: Re-trim Interior and Replace Fridge Or Not ?
The 3-way fridge just aligns with the vent but the gas burner is connected or passes through the panel. Officially there should be a an upper and lower vent, exhaust for the gas burner + a drop vent in the floor in the event of a gas leak. Often there is a just a upper vent + the exhaust. If it been installed well the compartment should sealed against the panel either side to keep the drafts down in the rest of the van.
You can get a new 3-way (now made by Dometic) but many people get a compressor fridge these days and ditch the vents and bodywork holes. You'll need a decent sized leisure battery and ideally a solar panel for a compressor. Bit noisier, probably safer, definitely easier to install.
You can get a new 3-way (now made by Dometic) but many people get a compressor fridge these days and ditch the vents and bodywork holes. You'll need a decent sized leisure battery and ideally a solar panel for a compressor. Bit noisier, probably safer, definitely easier to install.
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Re: Re-trim Interior and Replace Fridge Or Not ?
Officially there should be a an upper and lower vent,
"officially" ?
No there shouldnt,
flue out yes
gas drop out yes
as for sealing to body ,well that depends on choice of installation and many other factors
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"officially" ?
No there shouldnt,
flue out yes
gas drop out yes
as for sealing to body ,well that depends on choice of installation and many other factors
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Re: Re-trim Interior and Replace Fridge Or Not ?
You do NOT need any big holes cut in your van side , other than the flu vent and a drop vent for gas safety
As long as the fridge can take cool air from below and it can exit above .
When I built mine I ensured that there was airflow from below and exit above my interior furniture.
As long as the fridge can take cool air from below and it can exit above .
When I built mine I ensured that there was airflow from below and exit above my interior furniture.
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Re: Re-trim Interior and Replace Fridge Or Not ?
When I did my interior refit I made the decision not to refit the 3 way fridge and used a 12v/240v Waeco compressor fridge. Best interor upgrade I have ever carried out, no vents required, very low current consumption, freezes in all temperatures, not affected by parking on slopes and frees up interior space. Ours is a top loader which is fully portable, the only downside is they are expensive but worth every penny......
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Re: Re-trim Interior and Replace Fridge Or Not ?
‘Officially’ OK, perhaps poor choice of word, but most of the ‘official’ Electrolux / Dometic install guides for absorption fridges recommend a lower and upper vent for them to work with the greatest efficiency. They can struggle when it gets really hot in a hot van. Compressor does seem to be the way forward.
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My problem is I still have the hole in the side of the van from when it was converted from new, if I had thought about it before the whole van was painted I should have had it welded up, looks like I am stuck with the old fridge and a
custom made cupboards to ensure the fridge stays were it was with the original interior.
If only I had thought about it before bugger.
custom made cupboards to ensure the fridge stays were it was with the original interior.
If only I had thought about it before bugger.
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Is this any use. Don't know anything about them but might be cheaper alternative to electrolux and dometic.
Never used one but hopefully someone on here might have one.
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Never used one but hopefully someone on here might have one.
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By the way, I have two little computer fans ontop of my fridge
Operated by a switch on the front panel
Operated by a switch on the front panel
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Although I had decided not to refit the 3 way fridge and get a compressor fridge I left the upper large vent and the smaller flue vent in place in case a future owner would prefer to fit a 3 way type. The two vents were sealed from the inside with plastic sheet and duck tape so easily removed if necessary. I fitted a new vent with clip on cover from Rainbow Conversions so it isn't absolutely essential to seal the vents internally.
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Re: Re-trim Interior and Replace Fridge Or Not ?
Thanks both for the advice much appreciated, I think I will stay with the original fridge and vent, will make sure I test it first before getting the cupboards.