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[benburnett]

To answer the questions about refer size, we only offer the smaller 1.9 cubic foot refer in our models and it does not have a freezer option on it. It is just a refer. The larger 3.0 cubic foot model that FWC offers on the larger campers has the freezer in it.

[JAW]

Found this on the net for those looking for a portable freezer to supplement an ice box or fridge. Will run on propane/AC/DC.


http://propaneapp.se...erchant_id=1467[/URL]rchant_id=1467

[DLN]

Jaw,
I'm very interested in that freezer but the link doesn't seem to work. Could you repost the link? Thanks.

[craig333]

I couldn't get the link for the 3.3 cu ft one to work, but here's the site.

http://propaneapp.se...frigerators.htm

[DLN]

Craig,
Thanks for the link. The small unit is listed as not currently available so I'll check it out later.

[winter200]

If I understand right the propane refer has a 12 volt fan that has to run to remove the heat from the combustion and cooling. This to me seems like the only draw back. On a hot day you will still have to monitor the battery because of the fan. Please correct me if I am wrong but this is the way I understand it if you don't have a way to vent the fridge out the roof.

[HERR42]

the "magic fan" was added as a way to improve the function of the unit when the ambient air temp is so hot that the burner box draft degrades.

it does not do much good unless it is above 90, parked in the hot sun etc.

and those fans draw a 100 milliamps or less. its just a little computer fan.

[benburnett]

Winter,

The dometic 1.9 cubic foot refer does not have any fans on it. It runs just fine on propane and the vents allow the heat to escape to the outside.

[Stan@FourWheel]

Hello winter200

The smaller 1.9 cu. ft. (Refrigerator Only) does not have a fan in the back. We use the 3-way version that can run off propane, electricity, or 12v battery (propane seems to be the most efficient mode).

The larger 3.0 cu. ft. (Refrigerator / Freezer) does not require the vent fan for a proper installation, but we thought it would be a nice touch. You can turn the fan off if you didn't want it (or we could leave it out) and the refrigerator will still have enough ventalation behind it to run properly. But I think it will cool a bit better in really hot weather with the fan running. Most normal camping conditions the fan probably won't even come on.

Hope this helps ...

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If I understand right the propane refer has a 12 volt fan that has to run to remove the heat from the combustion and cooling. This to me seems like the only draw back. On a hot day you will still have to monitor the battery because of the fan. Please correct me if I am wrong but this is the way I understand it if you don't have a way to vent the fridge out the roof.

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[JHa6av8r]

Great information. Getting ready to place an order for a FWC Grandby self-contained and trying to decide what kind of refrigerator to get. This answered my questions about the 3-way.