Hi,photohc said:Hello all, just wanted to share what I did to my Waeco 80L. I contacted Bill Harr regarding his 2nd fan install and received very helpful information on his installation. I then embarked on my small modification of installing the fan. As I already had a vent in place that was created by FWC, all I had to do was to connect the 2nd fan up and secure it. I couldn't access the fan wiring from the vent opening on the outside, so I had to remove the Waeco. I turns out that It was pretty simple, just removed the screws on the facia and the Waeco could slide out after I disconnected the electrical. I pulled the Waeco out and transferred it to a couple of plastic storage bins. Here is a photo of the Waeco removed. I also took the opportunity of wrap the Waeco with Reflectex.
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The fan install when well and now I have the heat venting outside whenever the Waeco is running. The 2nd fan is wired to run the sametime the Waeco fan is running. Works great. Thanks Bill!
Oh, they are everywhere, lol!DrJ said:Where do you put all of those panels? Are some portable?
This is timely for me too. I am about to cut a hole for the fridge vent and also wonder about water penetration.buckland said:Thanks... I am sure I will be in touch just before I start cutting!... I contacted Terry at FWC and he is trying to find the build diagram of my model year to see where the aluminum frame is and wiring.
He said he suggested using 2 vents with the 2 way fridge .... did you put one...two?
Rain water penetration at the vent a problem?
Thanks and I hope you have enjoyed your fridge.
That tape is a great idea. I was wondering about how to seal the various layers together. I am going to vent mine on the outside and also on the inside, to maximize air flow over the coils.Bwht4x4 said:Buckland and Vic,
I also had them install their vent because it was different from the vent I had bought. When I got home and before I started to install the refrig and fan I took some really thick HVAC tape I had and covered the edge of the opening and down the siding a bit to ensure water couldn't get behind the siding.
The refrig comes with a fan and as long as you have the single vent you'd be fine. I also don't think you'd need the additional fan, but if you like to camp in 100+ degree heat then it may be a good idea to have it. IMO two vents is not needed at all and is only creating another spot for water to enter. You can see the refig's fan and the additional fan I installed.One is pushing and the other is pulling.
I also added a ton of insulation to the back of the refrig (3-4 inches) and the sides of the refrig opening. The main purpose wasn't for insulation, but mainly to keep it from shifting left/right and front/back and to reduce the stress on the four wood screws that hold it in place. When I pushed it into the opening it was a nice tight push to get it back, but not too hard. It's never moved and it does an incredible job with keeping food cold. On my last hunting trip I brough ice cream cookies and made ice for my Lagavulin!