Gas fridge in van regulations?

Submitted: Sunday, Nov 29, 2009 at 22:49

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outsider

Hello

I have a wind up campervan which has a broken 3 way fridge in it.
I already have another 3 way fridge which is similar to a finch fridge, I'd like to replace the broken fridge with this chest style fridge as it works well.

the existing fridge has a front opening door and is fairly well sealed so that the heat and exhaust from the fridge exits the van through the external vents.

My problem is that the chest style fridge has its controls on the top rear of the fridge.
I could fashion some sort of barrier to direct the exhaust but would need to make it easily removable for start-up and making adjustments.

Does anyone know what regulations or guidelines / rules are for installing these fridges into vans ?

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Reply By: Notso - Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 09:27

Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 09:27

This link gives some info,

Gas In Caravans

The big issue is the fluing as these things can emit Carbon Monoxide, kill you quick in your bed.

You won't know anything about it you just wake up in the morning Dead!

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Follow Up By: Notso - Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 09:30

Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 09:30

Australian Standard 5601 specifies
the requirements relating to:
• location of gas cylinder(s)
• gas cylinder compartments
• prohibited appliances
• fl uing
• appliance ventilation
• consumer instructions that need
to be displayed.

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Follow Up By: jeep cherokee - Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 13:51

Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 13:51

Hmmmm, waking up in the morning DEAD,now that WOULD be interesting :)

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Follow Up By: Notso - Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 14:09

Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 14:09

Yeah, I've woken up wishing I was a few times.

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Reply By: Peter_n_Margaret - Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 11:35

Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 11:35

The regs also require the installation to be performed by a qualified person.

Cheers,
Peter

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Reply By: outsider - Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 02:48

Saturday, Dec 05, 2009 at 02:48

Well I pulled the old fridge out and rolled it around a few times, gave it a few taps with the magic shifter and it seems to be working really well now.
I wonder how long it will last.

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