THE FRIDGE INSTALL

So moving right along with my trailer build,  I am into the pre-installation of the 3 way fridge and in this area I have spent time ensuring that a correct ventilation path exists.

Pic.1 This shot is taken from the rear of the trailer looking though the rear hatch at the 3 way fridge in its final location. Remember when you walk in through this rear door towards the fridge the kitchen is on the left with sink and stove and the U-shape lounge is on the right.

 Now as you may or may not be aware 3 Way fridges (240v/12v/Gas) require some thought with regards to their installation and the particular need for correct airflow across the rear of the fridge coils.

 

Pic.2 Please see the photo above showing the rear of the fridge and the coiled tubing. These type of fridges actually use a heat source be it naked flame or electric element to begin the heat exchange process, that is to remove heat out of the food stored in the fridge compartment and shift that heat via correct ventilation to the ambient. Anyway the picture above shows the fridge from the rear without a ventilation chamber built.

 

Pic.3 This picture shows the infrastructure for the ventilation chamber temporarily in place including the vent pipes at the base of the chamber. I have used these pipes and fittings as they are readily available and can be installed with flanges, tubing, angled bends and positive sealing caps for when crossing creeks.

 

Pic.4 This picture was a quick snap of the above mentioned pipes facing backwards to the rear of the trailer allowing sufficient volume of cool air be allowed to enter to displace hot air either from the bottom up (draft) or drawn from the top down (vacuum). Please note these pipes are not in there final resting position and will be all inline and straight.