How does your 3way perform ???
Submitted: Sunday, Oct 30, 2016 at 15:29
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swampy
HI
to all ,checking by a comparison basis on your 3 ways performance
please provide ,, temp day/ night [ high low ] humidity, location, level, usage pattern
Jayco flamingo
On gas
90 lt dometic 3way 10 year old
night -4 to +5 day temp in fridge taken 1/2 way down door
around 30cel
minor cloud
cool overnight
humid 70% moderate not high like the coast
location Nth Qld
Table lands
level with chocks
Twin 80mm fans on thermal switch [a little eratic on /off wise ]
Fans have duct going to condenser
Usage open breakfast lunch and dinner minimal, adults only
Do have 32lt engel also
No direct sun facing south
Fans suck the heat out off the van as a bonus
swamp
Reply By: pop2jocem - Sunday, Oct 30, 2016 at 17:15
Sunday, Oct 30, 2016 at 17:15
Swampy,
Way to many variables to compare my situation to yours category by category but.
The Dometic in our van, which according to the name plate, has a T (tropical) rating. The van is a 2006 build date so I assume the fridge is about the same vintage or earlier.
It will freeze ice blocks in the little freezer compartment and keeps the rest of the fridge cold enough to store the usual milk, butter, cheese, a few veggies, etc etc for several days without spoiling.
This in the
Pilbara where day temps in the mid to high 30's ain't unusual even in the cooler months. It does perform a bit better on gas than 240 and it has a fan and ducting to circulate air around the back.
Wouldn't have a clue as to what the internal temperature is, I never measured it.
The important stuff, the beer, is kept in the Engel in the car. I'm a bit fussy about the temperature of my beer. LOL.
Like you, just usually a couple of adults, that is unless the grandies are lurking around. (;=))
Cheers
Pop
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Follow Up By: swampy - Sunday, Oct 30, 2016 at 18:27
Sunday, Oct 30, 2016 at 18:27
hi
Thanks
Any info is good even if it does not directly compare .All the interest is basically in performance of 3way in its own conditions . I donot expect all conditions the same .
To all keep em coming .
swamp
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Follow Up By: swampy - Sunday, Oct 30, 2016 at 18:34
Sunday, Oct 30, 2016 at 18:34
hi
pop2jocem
What is the size of the fridge ??? It sounds like a larger unit.
swamp
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Follow Up By: pop2jocem - Sunday, Oct 30, 2016 at 20:27
Sunday, Oct 30, 2016 at 20:27
Swampy,
Mine is an RM2553 Dometic
148 lt I think
Actually after reading your post again one difference I noted. You say your fans draw heated air from the inside of the van if I am reading that right.
Mine has 2 exterior vents. One about level with the bottom of the fridge and the other directly above a little higher than the top of the fridge.
Does that make any difference to performance??? No idea, that's just how
mine is.
Cheers
Pop
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Reply By: 9900Eagle - Sunday, Oct 30, 2016 at 19:01
Sunday, Oct 30, 2016 at 19:01
Swampy,
mine is larger but from what you have described
mine is more stable. It can be a pig to get the setting right with different temps and humidity + sun heat.
My normal temps may vary about 6 degrees and can be more on the amount of heat load, fridge openings or loading the fridge.
Mine would never have such a large swing in temps and I am talking about a similar area in Qld. From what you have said it seems like there is a problem.
Just make sure your temp gauge is working ok to eliminate any inconsistencies
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