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[UglyScout]

What have you guys/gals done after you pulled out the factory fridge? I have 2 big holes in the outside and a mess on the inside. I figure I will build a new empty box/space/shelf for my edgestar on the inside and trim it all out so it looks nice and works.

On the outside I am not quite sure which direction to go - put the access panels back on and just seal them up? Find the correct aluminum siding and rivit in on and try and make clean patches? leave the black trash bag I have duct taped to the outside in place and just run it

Also - will I kick my self if I don't build slides for the cooler so I can pull it out in the walkway?

[BSS]

If it were mine, I'd probably install a couple of those locking hatch/access doors in place of the vents and be done with it.

[griz]

I have always been the one to think about the resell. Custom jobs are great but might not be for the buyer. The outside get the panels (vent) and cover the inside of door for wx. Inside camper, can't go wrong with a shelf or two. And u might change your mind about a fridge down the road, and a little work its up an running.........

[pods8]

Off the get go I'd be inclined to thermally seal off the holes with foam board caulked into place, then put the vents back on the exterior to shed the weather and keep the cosmetics up.

In the long haul you could think about replacing the siding on that side, I don't think a patch job would look that good.

[nwcoop]

common in the marine applications we would use white starboard/UHMW cut to fit with routered edges. It looks good and seals well if you stainless self tapping screws and a good sealant (LifeSeal by Boatlife). Just a thought....

[Barko1]

I took out the fridge and the furnace that was below it. Added some reflectix and some fiberglass insulation, put in a couple shelves on drawer slides and cover it with a net while traveling. Mt Wave 3 actually sits on the floor in that space and swing out for use. Here is a pic from the outside and the furnace cover, looks the same on the fridge vents.

[Kodachrome]

I am in the process of swaping out my 3-way for a AC/DC model at the moment and I am wondering why is it no longer ok to use outside ventilation with the existing vents, seems kind of odd to cut a vent hole on the inside when there is perfectly good air out.

Any thoughts or comments on this?

[UglyScout]

I took out the fridge and the furnace that was below it. Added some reflectix and some fiberglass insulation, put in a couple shelves on drawer slides and cover it with a net while traveling. Mt Wave 3 actually sits on the floor in that space and swing out for use. Here is a pic from the outside and the furnace cover, looks the same on the fridge vents.

I ended up doing the same thing as the picture - put the vents back on and sealed the crap out of it with reflectix, aluminum tape and some silicone caulking for good measure. I then built a new back wall out of 1/4" birch plywood to cover up the wires and propane line going to the heater. Not the best looking solution but the easiest - and my camper is far from the best looking camper around.

My 12v cooler style fridge/freezer does not need to be vented to the outside so this worked for me.

[Kodachrome]

My 12v cooler style fridge/freezer does not need to be vented to the outside so this worked for me.

Mine does not either but as it does needed to be vented / cooled, I am wondering if anyone is some how using the existing outdoor vents instead of patching outside and butching the inside in changing the path of airflow...

[M1010 Mike]

Mine does not either but as it does needed to be vented / cooled, I am wondering if anyone is some how using the existing outdoor vents instead of patching outside and butching the inside in changing the path of airflow...

I'm curious too, why can't you use the outside vents for ventilation? I just picked up my Nova Cool R2600 DC fridge to replace the 3-way Norcold. My plan was to use the outside vents. I was going to be a "divider" between the upper and lower vents to help force airflow.

Curious on thoughts too?