Refrigerator cooling fans

[Chet Geist]

Thanks to all for the advise. I did jump the snap thermal switch on one of the fans and it runs fine. The refrigerator seemed to cool a little better this afternoon, but that was just a short test with only 95 degree temperature outside. I will probably bypass the thermal on the other fan soon and see if that is a good solution. I will also pull one of the thermal switches and see if I can get a number or something off of it and then buy two new ones.

Have been packing today to go to the Texas coast on Thursday and wouldn't you know it here comes Ike. May have to change plans again. Dolly screwed up the last trip.

Chet Geist

1981 FC33, Austin, Texas

-----Original Message-----
From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of joepat50
Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 7:35 PM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Refrigerator cooling fans

You could try jumping them out and see if the fans start. If not the
fan may be NG.
If the switch is bad I got a dozen off ebay for a fan to cool the
charger compartment where Im putting an inverter. Supposed to close
at 45 dC or about 115dF. If you want one let me know and I'll send
one out...

/Joe

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "chetgeist" wrote:
>
> Behind my refrigerator are two small 12 volt fans that have 12 volts
> to them. They are equipped with a small button thermal switch. I am
> assuming these fans should come on when the temperature behind the
> refrigerator gets above a certain temperature. Mine never seem to run
> even when it is 100 degrees outside and the sum is shining on that
> side of the coach. Does anyone know the reason why they do not run?
> Does anyone know at what temperature these button thermal switches
> kick in? Yes I have the switch in the galley set to "on".
>
> Chet Geist
> 1981 FC33, Austin, Texas
>