HOW TO PROFESSIONALLY FIT A FRIDGE INTO YOUR CAMPER. Waeco CRX 50

[@teunlll]

Guys I've been here before. Let me help you: I used 6mm2 cable to connect the fridge to a fuzebox with a 10 A fuze. If you use bigger wire, that is fine. But if you go to 10mm2 you will have trouble connecting it to standard fuze boxes. Fuzebox is connected directly to the battery.

[@raychambers3646]

Got one of these fitted in my t4 ,I put a side vent in behind drivers seat .

[@CaliforniaBushman]

Perfect fit in my van' doghouse between the two front captains chair seats mounted on a slide out base to allow seats to turn around & get doghouse off. I'll put a removable cover with heat vent over the utilities on the top back.

[@1lindalou]

Hey Jeffrey - how did the sliding mount go and what sliders did you use? I want to fit my fridge and have it slide forward so I can access storage behind it and want the sliders fixed underneath not to the side.

[@CaliforniaBushman]

@@1lindalouThis is still months away. Maybe a year.

[@AlabamaTree]

I’m really enjoying your videos 👍🏽 I’m in the process of stripping out and rebuilding our van kitchen and wondered if you have a video on the Spinflo / Dometic Triplex oven? I want to make a better job of it second time round 😉

[@Phil-dg1yg]

Thanks man!! Was wondering how to fix it😅🤷‍♂️👍🏻👍🏻

[@eddt430]

Top video. I wonder if you can help. I'm getting 13.5v to my waeco fridge but have a single red flashing light. The fridge keeps stopping and starting. TIA. 🤙🏻

[@bikeworldted5893]

Hi, been a follower for ages now and love the content, its helped loads. Finally Got a crx50. To fix it in place do you really just put screws through those recessed holes inside? Just want to be sure as it seems so wrong. Thanks

[@LukesVanLife]

Question, when you unplugged the supplied cables at the back of the fridge to replace with your own, on the positive that you removed is attached another power feed? A red cable? Do you know what I mean? I need to know if that cable is important or not? Many thanks.

[@LukesVanLife]

@LOUi TUBE that cable is not important! Positive and negative to those two terminals on the back of the fridge works just fine. 👍😁

[@LukesVanLife]

@LOUi TUBE I used 4mm which basically doubled the cable size. I actually used solar panel cables. 4mm is absolutely fine. Watch my video on my channel of my fridge install. 😁👍👊😉

[@chatlow]

Mind me asking where you got that silver trim from? I'm fitting a similar size adventurer fridge in my van and that trim would look great around it!

[@denisdb725]

Hello, As you talk about running for 3 days on the battery, is this on a acid, gel, AGM or Lithium battery? And what is the AH of the battery spoken about?

[@sukamayoutube2323]

So do you not need an inverter for the fridge? It can come straight from the leasure battery fuse box?

[@victabeer3960]

I thought best practice is to store gas outside the vehicle in a bracket or a fancy compartment cut into a side panel?Vehicles heat up to 1million degrees in Australian summer . Vehicles also need a Australian safety standards gas certificate to pass rego inspection if plumbed in . Don't worry about me , I'm not at all qualified for any thing and my Van is on blocks out back of my Mumsys yard . She always yelling " get that rusty piece of garbage out of my pumpkin patch" she beats on the side when I'm sleeping in. Don't worry mum I'll do it tommmoorooow I scream . She kicks the door and throws boiling water on me if I don't get up before 4pm on a weekday. Pandy lock down has got me spinning some Hella comments . Sorry ,cheers

[@MannyWC]

That was hilarious:())

[@nigeldempster3769]

What did you do with the moisture drain on the bottom of the fridge

[@alisterleith]

Just the question I was going to ask, thanks

[@jacobrobinson6001]

Hey, I’m fitting my fridge now and there is also a brown and black wire with opposite spade connectors on that are not connected to anything (I see the same on your fridge) does one need to do anything with these or leave them?

[@markmaxwell9440]

Love the videos, they have really helped me get started on my conversion. Quick question (which Luke's Van Life asked but couldn't find a reply), does the positive from the battery with the piggy back connector on it, also fit onto 3rd terminal down (+), as it doesn't look like it fits? Took the cables off to replace with 6mm cable, not expecting them to be joined! Cheers

[@markmaxwell9440]

I have found out, that you don't need to connect anything to 3rd terminal. 😁

[@chrisrowlands462]

@@markmaxwell9440 did you connect the second red power cable back like it was on the piggyback spade connector or leave that off too?

[@markmaxwell9440]

@@chrisrowlands462 yes, back as it was.

[@chrisrowlands462]

@@markmaxwell9440 thanks

[@footyredman]

@@markmaxwell9440 Is that still right Mark... or did you connect the 3rd terminal in the end ??

[@everisbridger1077]

Hi - great video. You mention that you can hang the fridge door on the other side. I have this fridge - do you have a video showing what to do and is it straightforward with basic tools/knowledge? Thank you

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Hi eve, thank you for this suggestion. We shall make that video for sure.

[@rocobocotest7994]

hello, I have a small portable air conditioner a300 from AliExpress that works with a mini compressor at 12v scroll. I accidentally connected the wrong battery and burned something on the motherboard. can I fix something else, or what do you think happened? could I install a waeco car refrigerator motor?

[@ewantodd]

Hi. Did you screw it in ?

[@aaronag7876]

Hi, Great video. I have a mini fridge, just normal off the shelf fridge. When driving the compressor makes a rattle noise, is this normal and can you stop it ?

[@simoncarling2925]

At 15:33 you connect the Rayne Automotive loom but you leave the original short loom in place. There are two live wires connected to the loom originally, one in the loom and one on the fridge. Where should the one on the fridge go?

[@rushcirket852]

Good point I’ve not fitted my fridge yet and I noticed this extra wire too?

[@footyredman]

I`m with Simon, what happens with the extra live connection ??

[@michaelcorcoran2781]

Can u wire the fridge directly into a battery?

[@RDVanConversions]

Great video, is 1.5mm 2 core cable and a 10A fuse correct to use?

[@ktd2956]

Hi. You would be best using 6mm 17A cable. There is much less voltage drop with the larger cable,the smaller cable will cause the fridge to frequently turn itself off. A 10A fuse is best. the manual will probably say 5A,but I've found that this will frequently blow. Hope this helps.

[@allangrubb3933]

Hi I noticed on my Dometic 110 when I removed the plugs to secure it there were no screws holes just blank do you just screw through the blanks?

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Yes thats fine

[@davidtaylor2054]

@@CombeValleyCampers I've just bought one of these fridges and this is exactly why I'm watching this video . Thanks for the info. The Dometic instruction manual doesn't make this clear and I'm reluctant to start driving screws through the side of my new fridge without being 100% sure that's the correct way!

[@tospicy4ya]

I’ve got a cr80 it was second hand ✋ I switched back on for the first time late in the day as solar power was low but I thought the fridge seemed to be on for ages before I manually turned down the thermostat so it cut off temporarily and then back on, it was draining my battery so I left it off ,

[@dellawrence4323]

That cupboard wasn't up to spec to hold gas bottles as it wasn't sealed around the door, also I didn't notice a drop out hole in case of leakage of gas?

[@TheHumanSoundSystem]

i lived in a van for 8 years and had neither of those things and never had a problem. Gas specifications are there for a reason and i know that and i had an air vent in the original place for my tank (in a wooden cupboard and not sealed) then i moved it to next to the kitchen and like i said never had an issue. People worry too much and want to build their camper too much like a house. The whole point is to take it easy

[@teunlll]

what cable size do you use. Imma need only like 2-3m of cable?

[@robertshephard8877]

Good 10

[@jessestrum]

hi lee can waeco be used on mains hook up , do you need an adaptor, cheers mate

[@pau1phi11ips]

Worth noting it's 12V or 24V dc

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Is there enough ventilation to disperse the heat given off by the back of the fridge heat exchanger?

[@dellawrence4323]

No, the fridge won't work properly and will kill the leisure battery.

[@robert8133]

This is exactly how you shouldn’t do it.

[@kevgermany]

You didn't mention ventilation to let the air cool the fridge. Isn't it needed, it was it built in and not mentioned.

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Hi KevGermany. We mentioned in the video regarding the stoppers at the back of the frisge unit allowing air to pass by. The cooling fins. The furniture in this case has a large air gap surrounding the sides and rear of the fridge unit and the feet allow cool air to to travel in from the front.

[@kevgermany]

@@CombeValleyCampers thanks, I did see the buffers at the back. Wasn't clear to me how much space for air inlet once finished. But what is still unclear is how the hot air is supposed to get out from the back. Reason I ask is that my house fridge has a similar built in fitting. Works fine in winter, but as soon as summer comes, there isn't enough airflow to let the warm air out from behind. Was guessing this may be an issue with camper fridges. I half thought about using a pc fan as an extractor wired to come on when the compressor kick in. Or does your experience say I'm worrying unnecessarily as far as campers are concerned?

[@fraserhardmetal7143]

The better the airflow the more efficiently the fridge will operate. I would make sure a good natural air convection is ensured in the installation i.e. a reasonable air gap at least at the base and back of the unit , with means for the warm air to ventilate above the fridge. Dependant on ambient temperature, contents and rate of door opening/closing, I would fit a thermostatically controlled mini fan , positioned to blow air across the condenser coil/motor. During hot weather, combined with a tight installation, the fridge can struggle to maintain an acceptable temperature - particularly if spending time in southern Europe.

[@kevgermany]

@@fraserhardmetal7143 thanks. This is exactly what was worrying me about the installation in the video.

[@monkeybusiness1559]

Another cool video

[@jimgeddes3184]

Thanks for this video :) I am in the planning stages of installing this fridge or maybe the 65 in my 89 Vanagon. Could you tell me the depth of the rubber feet on the back of the fridge as well as the depth of the door? I can't find this information anywhere. Thanks.

[@PrOuD123]

Thanks for the video 👍 I've wired 6mm cables (10amp fuse) from the fuse box to a 12v plug to power my dometic 35 fridge. When I turn everything on, the fridge screen says low voltage and won't cool down. When I turn the engine on it works. Any ideas why this is happening?

[@CombeValleyCampers]

What's the voltage on your battery? If the battery is old, in poor health or not a proper leisure battery it may not be coping with the extra load of the fridge

[@stevenm1077]

Excellent video mate and for the fridge i am looking at buying. Can i ask, when you are not using the van how the fridge is switched off so that its not draining the leisure battery? Thanks.

[@CombeValleyCampers]

The fridge can be switched of manually inside the door, or you can install an inline switch for good measure if you'd like

[@KeepTheBalance]

I know in the manual there's supposed to be a space of 50mm at the top or the back above the worktop. I saw you didn't leave that gap. do you think it's possible to go without?

[@jmecha2169]

Can anyone provide the measurement from the bottom of the door to the floor please?

[@outthere9370]

Thanks but no mention of ventilation?

[@shawanalaw3853]

Very nice

[@postiesteve]

Great video put two things you don't explain 1: How much space is gained by cutting through the panel with the multi tool. 2: Why is the fridge cable discarded instead of being connected to a power lead. Is it due to possible voltage drop ? Many thanks great video series , and very helpful

[@GehirnfaschingDD]

What’s up with the water going out of the fridge on the bottom middle part ?

[@johnwilloughby9522]

When you on hook up will it run of that or is it just running off the leisure battery?

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Always off the battery, however if the hook up has a battery charger, you won't drain the battery

[@johnwilloughby9522]

@@CombeValleyCampers thanks for getting back do you mean something like solar panels etc to keep the battery topped up?

[@CombeValleyCampers]

@@johnwilloughby9522 if you have 240 hookup, it may already have a controller installed to charge the leisure battery. If not a 240v ac to 12v dc charger can be installed

[@oneeyedphotographer]

Please, additional to mentioning other videos, link to them so we can find them.

[@luxxiesworld2076]

Hi, does anyone know if these need to be vented at the back on the worktop above? Just like a flush vent to help air flow? I know compressor fridges don't need external vents like old 3 ways, but is this a good idea? Thanks so much.

[@chrisgeorgiades7284]

Can we fix a refrigerator if it have amonia leak?

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thats beyond me I'm afraid, but I would personally replace it

[@philharflett103]

What worktops do you use?

[@stek2190]

Can't find the link for the wiring

[@finno123456]

So do you still need a hole vent in your van. Or can you just slide it in with some ventilation on top or side. How long does she last on the leisure battery. Thanks

[@ccmogs5757]

Good channel - just sub"d , i look forward to a diesel heater vid. , poss.an eberspacher D2/S2 :)

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thanks man. So glad you like it! There is a heater video coming up soon :)

[@robbiecryer]

Could you show us how to swop door hinge from one side to the other. Great video. Thanks from queensland. Australia

[@chloemiller753]

Hello do you know anyone who does a gas safety check for van conversion? Thanks

[@petelattimer6808]

so yoou arent joining the cable, so how do you remove it, should the need arise?

[@CombeValleyCampers]

The cable behind the fridge is long enough to pull the fridge out, access the terminals and remove/refit with no problems

[@kevinfroud5537]

Can you put a plugs on it

[@CombeValleyCampers]

A correctly wired 240v ac plug can be used yes.

[@kevinfroud5537]

@@CombeValleyCampers Thank I was thinking of doing a two why wiring system with a switch, to switch between leisure battery and using the mains hook-up at a campsite What do you think?

[@CombeValleyCampers]

A three way fridge should have a 2 way switch on it already to go between 240 and 12 :)

[@kevinfroud5537]

I looked into it more People are saying I need to install a mps 35 Mains Power Adapter to make it work on both 12v and 240v plug for the campsite Is this right in your view Also I see you all down at coffee and camper next weekend, I had so much fun at the September meet up

[@deathbystereo-]

Not sure why you keep referring to retro fitted? Nothing retro about it

[@frederickpemberton3583]

No waffle perfect

[@Wildchild121007]

No sound?

[@samuelMC2487]

not enough ventilation

[@christoffer1973]

It shows Dometic on the fridge...😱

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Domestic/Weaco are the same now. One bought the other out

[@rovskiDJ]

Those plugs where you screw through are a bitch to remove! Anyone manage it without damaging the plug or the wall of the fridge?

[@CharlieRileyy]

Hey guys, currently doing a van build! Check is out @charliescamper on Instagram! What's the best fridge to buy??? 👊

[@jooglecoogle1926]

Constant music is irritating

[@tnlwithtrixiekat478]

"Waeco"

[@bryanhopkins6650]

Re ventilation issues, check my post here: www.vwt4forum.co.uk/threads/ventilating-a-compressor-fridge-in-a-t5-campervan.1807598/#post-6699594