Awnings - Concern on Fridge Ventilation

[BernardinTring]

Am I worrying unnessarily? Looking to purchase a porch awning for a two berth van with the fridge vents on the door side.

Should I have any concerns regarding exhaust gases coming from the vents when the awning is erected and using the gas supply. Or is it safest to only use the awning when connected to an electric hook up?

Concern is over any bad/serious effects on two dogs.

Recently been told that Isabella do not recommend this type of awning for vans with this arrangment.

I'm somewhat confused by this comment as I would have thought that if here were a major safety issue, all van manufacturers would put kitchens, heaters and fridges on the side of the van away from the door. Van is a Coachman 460/2.

You can see I am new to this hobby.

Any comments would be more than appreciated.

Bernard

 

[metz]

Hi, Bernard, Providing the fridge is burning correctly you should'nt have any worries about the porch awning and fumes whilst running on gas, there will be enough ventilation in the awning to provide fresh air for your dogs.

 

[cris_408518]

I've always assumed that it may be a problem but Awnings that we've had have always had a vent at the the highest point.(centre front pole)

We've camped for 4 weeks in the past running the fridge on gas and it's never been a problem. With air coming in from under the van and venting through the vents and other openings.

Plus porch Awnings don't have a tight fix to the van anyway.

 

[popupJohn]

This has been worrying me abit the last few days but I`m more worried about gas heaters that have inlet and exhaust both in the awning area. Any comments please?

 

[cris_408518]

Years ago we had the problem with a back boiler gas fired central heating unit in a house.

It took air from the room and could possibly emit fumes back into the room if it was not serviced.

Legally we had to fit a gas approved through the cavity wall air vent to prevent potential problems or face a

 

[BernardinTring]

Years ago we had the problem with a back boiler gas fired central heating unit in a house.

It took air from the room and could possibly emit fumes back into the room if it was not serviced.

Legally we had to fit a gas approved through the cavity wall air vent to prevent potential problems or face a