removing fridge vent
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 1:11 pm
On a recent trip I had rain pouring down into the RV above the fridge, and on returning home found that the roof sealant around the old fridge vent was coming loose. Since I have a compressor fridge, I decided there is really no reason to have a vent anymore. I will build a little ducting at the back of the fridge so the hot and cool air goes in/out the access door instead of up into the fridge compartment. Attaching photo's showing roof after removing everthing. I was able to pull the entire duct out from the roof (there are 2 screws and glue holding it to some wood above the fridge. The ductwork is made from heavy aluminum, so I will cut a piece of that off and make a plate to screw down on the roof and cover the old hole.
The big advantage here is that I'm doubling the amount of cabinet space above the fridge! Will probably have to make a new wood shelf to fill in the old holes.
Also wondering if anyone knows what the metal bracket is hanging off the side of the A/C on the roof? I'm guessing just to deflect air from the A/C to the fridge vent, so I'm thinking of removing that also.
The big advantage here is that I'm doubling the amount of cabinet space above the fridge! Will probably have to make a new wood shelf to fill in the old holes.
Also wondering if anyone knows what the metal bracket is hanging off the side of the A/C on the roof? I'm guessing just to deflect air from the A/C to the fridge vent, so I'm thinking of removing that also.