I have read what I think is all that I could find on fridges here but have not found some info needed. I contacted FWC and received an email back with approximate measures for cutting the two vent holes in the side (fridge back) wall. This is a slightly nerve wracking venture as the old saying goes measure twice cut once... more like 5 times measure!
One big question to start: As this is a DC fridge with the compressor on the top... should the vents be switched? Meaning the access vent on top and the non opening one on the bottom? Or does it matter. I bought the vents from FWC and was confused why I got one with access as it is for a DC fridge.
Has anyone put in a DC fridge after purchase (Shell) on top of the Propane box on the drivers side rear in either an Eagle or Fleet? If so any pointers/advice.
I am assuming (? !) that the frame tubing for the camper models would be standard so that the fridges installed would be the same for installing the vents? I ask this for two reasons: as the access vent is a different dimension then the non-access vent ...I was not sure if the aluminum tube frame around these openings is set to fit that configuration or not.
Presently (when I bought from FWC) I had an Engel 27 mounted on the top of the Propane box. Worked great (I recently sold it). So the area is ready for me to build a cabinet/counter. The two electric outlets, one double DC sockets and a 110 AC double plug. I plan on moving them to the front of the cabinet above the heater box (lots of room to mount) this is also beneath the sink These same plugs were beneath the sink on the side... not worried about water).
Here is part of what FWC sent:
From the rear to center is 12”
From the bottom up to the center is 10”.
The opening is approx. 11” tall by 20 ½” wide.
From the center of the bottom vent opening to the center of the top(if you choose to add the upper) is 14”.
The top opening is 8 ½” tall by 20 ½” wide.
Today is sun is out and 45º !!!! so I am jumping on this good work weather!
One big question to start: As this is a DC fridge with the compressor on the top... should the vents be switched? Meaning the access vent on top and the non opening one on the bottom? Or does it matter. I bought the vents from FWC and was confused why I got one with access as it is for a DC fridge.
Has anyone put in a DC fridge after purchase (Shell) on top of the Propane box on the drivers side rear in either an Eagle or Fleet? If so any pointers/advice.
I am assuming (? !) that the frame tubing for the camper models would be standard so that the fridges installed would be the same for installing the vents? I ask this for two reasons: as the access vent is a different dimension then the non-access vent ...I was not sure if the aluminum tube frame around these openings is set to fit that configuration or not.
Presently (when I bought from FWC) I had an Engel 27 mounted on the top of the Propane box. Worked great (I recently sold it). So the area is ready for me to build a cabinet/counter. The two electric outlets, one double DC sockets and a 110 AC double plug. I plan on moving them to the front of the cabinet above the heater box (lots of room to mount) this is also beneath the sink These same plugs were beneath the sink on the side... not worried about water).
Here is part of what FWC sent:
From the rear to center is 12”
From the bottom up to the center is 10”.
The opening is approx. 11” tall by 20 ½” wide.
From the center of the bottom vent opening to the center of the top(if you choose to add the upper) is 14”.
The top opening is 8 ½” tall by 20 ½” wide.
Today is sun is out and 45º !!!! so I am jumping on this good work weather!