But in the real world, they prove effective in hot conditions!
We had a lot of issues with fridges on our previous Lunar and then the 2016 Buccaneer.
On the current 2018 Buccaneer I insisted that they check that the fridge has been sealed in correctly before we took delivery. the dealer advised us that they had to re-seat the fridge. No issues in south of France on in mid Spain.
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As said earlier, I fitted an adjustable thermostat on mine. In hot weather you could tell it was operating as I could just hear the fans cut in and out which occurred more often as it got hotter, as to be expected.
I am confident that the fridge performed better. But in this country. It only came into its own a few times.
John
For a negligible cost of installation
in my case I fitted them as an option,two fans at the bottom vent on induction and large single one at the top on extraction
in my case I fitted them as an option,two fans at the bottom vent on induction and large single one at the top on extraction
It's not a matter of location, it a matter of ambient conditions, If the conditions are adverse, then a fan would help whether in Truro or Timbuktu. However the occasions where the ambient conditions in Truro might call for a fan are present;y far fewer than in Timbuktu.
Perhaps using a fan in the UK might improve efficiency ( i.e. reduced leccy or gas consumption for the same cooling effect)
I suspect the problem is not quite as simple as that. The performance of the fridge is affected by the ambient temperature in which its used, Unfortunately there is no single combination of refrigerant fluids that will encompass all the possible ambient temperatures around the world, so you can find that certain models of fridge may be offered with different mixes of refrigerant fluids for differnt marketing areas. There may also be other design variations related to the region it will be sold in.
Also the installation of the fridge might affect its performance. OFten the fridge is installed on the side of the caravan with th e exterior door. This is often coverd by the awning, which can trap solar heat and raise the ambient air around the fridge vents.
In addition, the fridge manufacturer does not specify the fridge to be used in a caravan, that is done by the caravan manufacturer, and their choices as we know are often dictated by price. Fridges for use in cooler (i.e. UK conditions) may well be cheaper than more exotic fluid combinations needed for higher or wider temperature regimes)
Consequently if you take a UK model fridge to a really hot location, it may struggle.
Prof it used to be called belt and braces 🙂,plus it's a. Electrolux 2360 not a new model by any means,as you will be aware if need be they can be brought into play,I prefer to see a red neon panel lamp illuminated to inform me they are active to a digital display showing ," Error **** "
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I don' think the issuer is with the design of the fridge, but rather then way it is fitted by caravan manufacturers i.e. not sealed in correctly, venting into the awning etc.
On my Coachman, when the main door is open, it covers the fridge vents, about 2 inches clearances, and then Coachman wonder why the stick on Black decal panel becomes debonded.
Same with the Buccaneer and our previous Lunar Delta however no decals in the area. Sometimes you wonder who designs caravans?
Floor space is limited there are only so many places in kitchen where one will fit. Just so happens behind door that needs to open rearwards is most common.
I assume layout was why you choose your caravan.
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