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05-02-2012, 08:55 PM
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Member
Name: Rick
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British Columbia
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Adding a freezer.
My gut tells me this is a silly question however my brain keeps saying "no such thing".
I have a 3way fridge in my 13' Boler which only gets used in propane mode. The fridge has no freezer compartment. Is there a way to add a small freezer inside the fridge compartment?
Thanks
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05-02-2012, 08:59 PM
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Simple answer -- NO
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05-02-2012, 09:07 PM
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Byron has it right. Leave the ice cream at home
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05-03-2012, 05:14 AM
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I don't know if this will help, but I have used a chest cooler with dry ice. It will keep the ice cream hard.
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05-03-2012, 06:14 AM
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I've always wondered where you get dry ice from? I've never seen it in ice bins anywhere.
Melissa
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05-03-2012, 06:19 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by melissab
I've always wondered where you get dry ice from? I've never seen it in ice bins anywhere.
Melissa
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Our local Meijer grocery store has it next to the ice (Michigan).
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05-03-2012, 07:37 AM
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Trailer: Class A Motorhome
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OR: You could swap yours out for a Dometic 2190 DC/LP box that is the right size, and has a huge freezer compartment (big enough for 4 Ice Cream sandwiches!). After 20+ years, mine still freezes the milk placed next to the freezer section.
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05-03-2012, 08:05 AM
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Just out of curiosity - what is the difference between a refrigerator with a freezer and one without? I mean beyond having the separate little compartment with a door.
Would it be the concentration of the heat exchange fins inside the refrigerator, or is the actual function of the cooling unit?
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05-03-2012, 09:19 AM
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Trailer: Fiber Stream 1978 / Honda Odyssey LX 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thomas G.
Just out of curiosity - what is the difference between a refrigerator with a freezer and one without? I mean beyond having the separate little compartment with a door.
Would it be the concentration of the heat exchange fins inside the refrigerator, or is the actual function of the cooling unit?
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In my Fiber Stream, all of the heat exchanger fins are located on the freezer shelf that separates the freezer compartment from the refrigerator compartment. The items in the freezer sit directly upon this assembly.
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05-03-2012, 10:14 AM
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We had a Norcold with a freezer. It was built as Fred describes with the fins inside the freezer box. It worked great except when the freezer was filled there was little capacity left for the fridge part. Frozen chicken and sour milk. I second the dry ice idea. And gloves. Raz
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05-03-2012, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by kirkman
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1/2 AHr current drain for 5*c with an ambient of 25*c is quite good but with only .53 cubic ft they are not there yet. Raz
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05-03-2012, 11:56 AM
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Name: Jason
Trailer: 2007 Eggcamper & Homemade Tear Drop
New York
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P. Raz.....They have bigger ones.
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05-03-2012, 12:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kirkman
P. Raz.....They have bigger ones.
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I guess what I was thinking was a replacement for my 2193 which is about 2 cubic ft. When they get a 1/2 AHr current rate for a 2 cubic ft. they will be competitive with the absorption fridge for boondocking. I know lots of folks are boondocking with Danfoss fridges but for me the energy demand is still too high. A personal choice. Raz
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05-03-2012, 06:52 PM
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Name: richie
Trailer: Casita patriot deluxe (sold)
Virginia
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Dry Ice--contact your local welding supply Co..I got some delivered to Welding Co in Lynchburg-it was last Yr & don't remember the price per Pound. (DON"T TOUCH IT) put it in the bottom of cooler DO NOT add ice.
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05-04-2012, 02:47 PM
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Senior Member
Name: john
Trailer: scamp 13
Michigan
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arrrrggggg i hate being old and having a crappy memory....
i just recently saw a tiny little freezer thingy. it was about the size if a crockpot,,,,wish i could remember where i saw it. if i do i will message you.
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05-09-2012, 05:50 PM
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Some good advice. One more to buy a high-end cooler. And I mean high-end. That doesn't mean Coleman. The YETI is one. They are rated to keep ice frozen for 4 days. I have one and can attest that they do keep ice frozen for about that time if loaded full, left in the shade and not opened too often. But they aren't cheap as coolers go but much cheaper than the $859 boondocking model fridge/freezer.
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05-09-2012, 06:01 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Dave W
Trailer: Trillium 4500 - 1976, 1978, 1979, 1300 - 1977, and a 1973
Alberta
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I have always thought that a fridge should produce energy. After all heat, (energy) is being removed from inside.
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05-09-2012, 06:18 PM
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Trailer: Fiber Stream 1978 / Honda Odyssey LX 2003
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There is a company here in San Diego that makes Dry Ice for sale.
Dry Ice by CO2Cool.com San Diego
Check where the Halloween Haunted House attractions in your area get theirs...
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05-09-2012, 09:11 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by David Tilston
I have always thought that a fridge should produce energy. After all heat, (energy) is being removed from inside.
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David,
Can you please explain what you mean by this.
Cheers,
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