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Fridge Counter, hot?
Hey, has anyone else noticed that the counter above the fridge is warm? Anything I put on that counter gets hot. Just wondering?
(Sorry, I am a little 'overprotective' of my que!)
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07-09-2007, 08:27 AM
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I haven't noticed that, but we haven't been camping since Easter when it was freezing outside. (too many weddings...when your kid turns 25 all their friends get married) I'll make sure to check when we're on vacation this summer and report back to you. Did you make sure the vent out the back to the outside is clear?
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07-09-2007, 08:35 AM
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Re: Fridge Counter, hot?
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Originally Posted by tinybluetj
Hey, has anyone else noticed that the counter above the fridge is warm? Anything I put on that counter gets hot. Just wondering?
(Sorry, I am a little 'overprotective' of my que!)
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Does the refrigerator in your Que have the warming strip around the door frame to prevent buildup of condensation? If so, you may want to turn it off. The switch is not real visible, but is probably on the top of the frame. You'll probably have to open the door and look up at the frame to see it. It's a little rocker switch.
If that's not it, then check the vent to be sure it is clear of all debris, spider webs, etc.
The fridges in our trailers create heat and it has to be vented away, so check around it carefully.
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07-09-2007, 03:38 PM
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Steve,
Would the larger two door refers have that same heat strip? My dad complained about how quick the battery drained on his toy hauler when boondocking, so I'm sure if it has this, it would contribute to the battery draining. I do know the refer is a Dometic, but I don't know the model #. I'm going to it tomorrow, so I get pics and the model #.
Jon
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07-09-2007, 04:31 PM
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Jon,
Yes they do. Typically you access the switch with the freezer door open. It's the Climate Control switch to reduce condensation. It runs off 12VDC. If you're boondocking, make sure this switch is off.
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07-09-2007, 05:13 PM
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I can't find any such switch. We have the small 1 door fridge, with a separate freezer compartment inside. If someone else with a QUE finds a switch please post!
Thanks.
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07-09-2007, 08:37 PM
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As I said before, I'm going up there tomorrow and I'll try to take a pic if there is a switch. I was so used to the small 5 Cu. Ft. refers that were so simple, they didn't even have a light inside!
Jon
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Past Sunlines: '97 T-2653 #5089, '94 T-2251, '86 T-1550, '94 T-2363, '98 T-270SR
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07-10-2007, 03:44 PM
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Well, here's the pics I got. It's a Dometic Royale RM 3862. The switch appears to be above the freezer. According to the manual, the switch labeled "CLC" is the one for the Climate Control. I did find the switch off when I got there, so I guess it wasn't draining the battery like I thought.
Jon
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2007 T-286SR Cherry/Granola, #6236, original owner, current mileage: 9473.8 (as of 6/18/21)
1997 T-2653 Blue Denim, #5471
1979 12 1/2' MC, Beige & Avocado, #4639
Past Sunlines: '97 T-2653 #5089, '94 T-2251, '86 T-1550, '94 T-2363, '98 T-270SR
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07-11-2007, 10:50 AM
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I'm loading up now and have had the fridge on for a couple of hours. Yes, the counter is warm above the fridge back by the window. I wouldn't say hot, and definitely just about 2 inches back by the window. In front of that is nice and cool. I also have the a/c on though.
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08-27-2007, 05:08 PM
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counter top
We had the same problem and this is what I did. It seems that hot air gets trapped behind the fridge above the vent that is on the outside of the camper. I installed an aluminum deflector to deflect that hot air that rises from the cooling unit and the counter now seems to be lots cooler.
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08-27-2007, 06:58 PM
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Our kitchen counter got really hot on the last trip. We had no hookups so no a/c, and it was 97 degrees outside. We need to do the aluminum shield mod. Thanks for the idea.
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08-27-2007, 09:35 PM
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I just had the Dometic recall taken care of on my coach today and they seemed to have installed some humongous heat shield or something over the burner tube assembly. I was working on it all this evening, so I'll have to try to snap a pic tomorrow.
Jon
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08-28-2007, 04:23 PM
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Re: counter top
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Originally Posted by sandd
We had the same problem and this is what I did. It seems that hot air gets trapped behind the fridge above the vent that is on the outside of the camper. I installed an aluminum deflector to deflect that hot air that rises from the cooling unit and the counter now seems to be lots cooler.
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So, do you have to pull out the fridge to do this? (Sorry, I am a bit bad at visualizing things!)
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08-28-2007, 05:28 PM
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Folks....
Our Que SE has the same "hot counter above the fridge" syndrome. If you go around back of the TT and remove the upper fridge vent, you can see why.
=> On a "normal" Sunline (I won't get to live down this choice of words), the heat from the fridge actually rises and is vented through a molded roof vent.
=> But on the Que SE (I don't know about the RE), that heat is simply vented thru an upper vent below the rear window (and just below the level of the counter).
After looking through the upper fridge vent hole, one sees that the heat is bound to pocket against the counter before escaping out the vent. I'm going to use some 1/2" foil-faced foam on the underside of the counter to resolve the problem. It's not a hazard, anyway....just an irritation!
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08-29-2007, 06:13 AM
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The foil faced foam seems like it should do a really good job Frank. Steve tried to steel my cookie sheet last night, saying it looked like a perfect heat shield!!! I think I'll take a ride to a house that's being built nearby for a piece of scrap foam insulation. Is that the kind you're thinking of? something like Celotex and wrap it in aluminum foil? or do they make a different specific product that I should buy at Lowes?
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08-29-2007, 08:47 AM
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Pam....
Lowes & Home Depot have multiple versions of the stuff, but in builder's bundle quantities. Personally, I liked your idea of measuring the area and finding some builder's foam scrap at a nearby construction site. You'll probably need to install as several pieces to get the material thru the upper vent hole, anyway.
Celotex w/aluminum foil cemented fast would probably work too, but would be a bit heavier (and will also probably have to be installed in pieces).
Frank
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08-29-2007, 11:59 AM
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Quote:
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Folks....
=> On a "normal" Sunline (I won't get to live down this choice of words),
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ROFL!
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08-30-2007, 06:47 AM
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While the choice of words made sense, I just knew I wasn't going to get away with it .......
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08-30-2007, 07:14 AM
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Kinda like that "older folks" comment that you called me on
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08-30-2007, 07:59 AM
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Sorta.....
By the way....I'm now told I'm not really old unless I think a pot party is a church social.
Frank
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