Bailey Ranger 500/5 - electrics

[crispy1]

If there's anyone out there who can help i'd be very grateful. Have recently bought a Ranger 500/5 and within the first wall cabinet on entry to the van there is a pull cord, which, when operated powers a fan that blows air externally through the plastic vents to the side of the entrance door. I have no idea what this is for, neither has a friend who has had vans for a number of years. It doesn't look like it's an original installation. Any suggestions?

 

[antrimboy]

Could it be a DIY fitted fan to help the fridge cool better in warm weather?

 

[crispy1]

That's a possibility. It did blow warm air initially and then cooled right down. I thought at one point it may have been some kind of awning heater!!! I'm totally new to this as it's my first caravan.

 

[antrimboy]

If the two vents are directly behind the fridge,which they propably are, then I would imagine that's what it's for. - You'll appreciate it if you ever go down to Spain etc!!!!