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Solar-powered RV Fridge Vent System

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Add solar-powered ventilation to your RV refrigerator without drilling into your roof!

Solar Powered Refrigerator Roof Vent uses the power of the sun to ventilate the rear of your refrigerator. Additional ventilation allows your RV refrigerator to reach cooling temperature faster and operate cooler. The DC fan connects directly to the solar panel and mounts anywhere in the compartment behind the refrigerator to direct airflow upward to cool the condenser and absorber coils, increasing the efficiency of the refrigerator by up to 40%.

The fan will operate on solar power during the heat of the day, eliminating the need for complicated wiring with thermostat and switches. The vent cap is made from UV stabilized, durable polypropylene plastic and includes a fan and built-in solar panel to power it. This vent cap fits all Dometic and most Norcold vent bases with included hardware.

The fan can be mounted on the back of the refrigerator, being careful not to penetrate any vital parts. Mounting of the fan can be high in the compartment through the roof vent, or low through the outside access panel. Airflow should be directed upward, in either case. The fan is wired to the solar panel by a simple plug-in. For large refrigerators, and additional solar panel and fan can be added to the available space on the vent cover. Order the Kit below.

Technical Specs

Tech Specs

Weight: 4 lbs.

Manufacturer: Camco Mfg Inc

Mfg Part #: 42165

Tech Notes:

Solar panel is pre-mounted into vent cover. Functions even in cloudy conditions.

Maximize your ventilation by installing a second solar panel and fan system.

It's OKAY but NOT Great

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December 04, 2012

The concept behind this is great, does help bring the fridge temps down, and keeps them down in hot weather. Getting the hot air to rise DOES make the refrigeration process more efficient and effective. The optimum placement of the fan supporting this is above the coils to draw air up and through. A good idea, but no matter where it was attached to the wall (thin wallboard, thick support timbers) that forms the air flue, it vibrates - a constant buzz inside the trailer. I added both rubber then felt padding of various thicknesses to insulate between the wall and the fan, and it still vibrates noisily, albeit a tad muffled. On cloudy days it is quieter, while on very sunny days, it gets all a-buzz with solar excitement. Thank goodness at nighttime it stops so we can sleep. If you do not mind the buzzing, go for it. If vibrating noises are not your thing, stick with the basic design of the fridge until they find a quieter fan or installation approach.

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By EPoliti
from Box Elder, SD

Solar-powed Fridge Vent System

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July 01, 2012

This unit was installed in about 45 minutes mostly by myself. I can see a noticable difference in the refrig temp - especially on the days when the heat outside is above 95 degrees. Definitely recommend for anyone in a hot, sunny area to help keep your food cold (and frozen)

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