Beech Lane RV Refrigerator Fans

[@douggold4395]

That board that you said is to keep rain from hitting the back of the refrigerator is really there to try and deflect air thru the fins on the coil for cooling. Nothing to do with rain protection.

[@ogx2k]

We have the same fridge in our Momentum. It’ll take about 3 months before you’ll need to defrost your freezer. We lined the back of our freezer with two custom fit sheets of coroplast, when it’s time to defrost it, we just remove the sheets clean them off and reinstall. Cuts the job time from roughly 2 hours to 15 minutes. Check into it!

[@Rvdaydream]

Lol oh boy... I usually use a fan to defrost and it has worked pretty good, I will definitely remember this, thanks 😁👍

[@hornerhillfarm4017]

The most important thing for me was where to pick up the 12VDC/wiring to make the fans work. This is a great video and could you share that piece when you get a minute? Thanks.

[@Rvdaydream]

I didn't show that information on purpose. You definitely need to have that wired correctly based on your RV specifically. I want it just randomly pick wires to connect as they may not have a fuse that is rated high enough to handle the extra draw of the fans. Unless you have a 2022 Rockwood 2899KS..

[@banddirector24]

Mike, I sure wish you spent time showing the wiring you had to do. “Got it all set up,” is all you say. Thanks for the vid. It helped.

[@Rvdaydream]

I've had a few people that have said the same thing. The issue is nobody could follow my wiring unless they had the same unit I do. And the basic instructions that they Supply with the fans are pretty much all that's required. On my videos, The lack of step by step on some of this stuff is kind of by Design. It's a prerequisite as to if the person watching is even slightly qualified to be the one performing the work. Plus it could definitely be a liability if I showed actually how to "do it" and their rig had something different going on and it burned down based on what I showed. Don't want that on my hands.. But, good news, you did it! So you are definitely qualified! 👍😁

[@62kevinde]

Can you provide and update on how well they worked during the hot summer months? What temps did you see inside the fridge/freezer after the installation? I am considering installing either these on my Solitude to help my Norcold 2118 which has trouble cooling on hot summer days.

[@Rvdaydream]

These were used in Florida.. All year... Just fine

[@WeretheRoberts]

Im gonna have to get a camera in that top vent and look down to see if we have fans in there , too. Lol. We’ve had this camper for 5 years and I’ve never looked down there. There’s a false wall like yours in our top vent area so there’s a chance they’re there. We are in WV visiting mom and dad so when we get back home I’ll check. Ours is a 2017 so Rockwood may hadn’t started that yet back then. I’ll let you know though.

[@Rvdaydream]

Safe travels.. Let us know how yours is set up, you just never know 😁

[@markhaney7332]

With our Norcold RV fridge (12CuFt) I added a Titan twin RV fridge fan setup with controller to the outside top vent area (helps in hot temperatures). I installed these in addition to the 2 fans already in the stack area. The Beechlane ones you have look very similar to our Titan fans (also IP65 rated). I placed some rigid foam in the area above the fridge top (we have a shelf above that area that was getting hot, so the foam insulates that area.

[@markhaney7332]

You will definitely notice a difference with the exhaust fans you added. For us the fridge stays below 38 degrees and the freezer stays near zero on a really hot day. Great video! Like minds ;)

[@Rvdaydream]

@@markhaney7332 Thanks 😁

[@lindsaym9445]

I need to know more! We have a norcold and noticed after a cold front we had no issues vs before it would stay around 60 in 100 degree weather

[@STF68]

Thanks. We have the gas electric 12 cf double door dometic frig in our 2021 Winnebago voyage. There are no internal fans nor is there any rear exterior fans and last summer it struggled to cool properly on really hot days. I am planning to install this type of unit in my roof vent.

[@Rvdaydream]

Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@scottdickson8716]

Gonna have to try this, I live in Fl year round and my fridge has a hell of a time cooling in the summer, from one Yukon man to another thanks for the review

[@Rvdaydream]

😁Thanks

[@riverking4u]

Should you put a little Blue Lock Tite on the bolts, just in case they loosen from vibration? Thank you, great video,

[@Rvdaydream]

You can but the threaded section will deflect and misshapen to hold the screw in place when you snug it up. It also bites into the plastic pretty well so he don't necessarily will have things backing out

[@rickfleming1480]

I would like to see how you wired the fans into the coach's existing wiring

[@Rvdaydream]

It's just connected to 12 volt Supply that is already existing behind the refrigerator. Every RV is going to be different so I didn't show that because it's kind of common knowledge.

[@benlemoine7199]

@@Rvdaydream no, not common knowledge. Which is why I’m watching a KZbin video to figure it out. I have the exact fridge as you, and this was the only part I needed a walk through on.

[@lorilest4702]

@@benlemoine7199 I also have the same fridge. Did you install and how did you wire it?

[@s.mendez7160]

Is that controller also IP67? Would be curious if it can withstand temps down to freezing...

[@Rvdaydream]

Check with Beechlane directly

[@dougd7410]

Cool video. I was wondering how the controller is holding up in the heat and potentially wet area you mounted it in?

[@Rvdaydream]

Great question, the factory backed foam didn't hold up so we put on some 3m mounting tape.. So far all is working as it should..also it has stayed dry.. Thanks for watching!! 😁👍

[@peterc504]

What do you suggest doing if your refrigerator is a 110v ? Mine is 110v it has no fans inside the actual fridge area so stuff in the fridge takes a VERY long time to cool.. I wanted to add a fan to help circulate air throughout the fridge but wasnt sure how to power a fan from within the fridge?? Unfortunately most fans are 12v. Any ideas? I do have a light inside the fridge so could i possibly attach it to that light or maybe there is a way to run wires from a 110v plug outside the fridge to thru into the inside? I noticed amazon does sell 110v fans that move a lot of air that could seriously help!!

[@Rvdaydream]

Rv's have 12 volt running all through them

[@kristhibodeaux9524]

how did you fish the wires down the back of the fridge? thanks

[@Rvdaydream]

Just lowered them down...

[@lorilest4702]

Could you show how to wire the fans into your existing wiring?

[@Foxboss9]

There are too many variations is the reason why I didn't show it. What I mean if you can tie into the wiring so many different ways it's so easy because it's so basic. So what works for me may not work for you because you would have to have the exact same RV with the exact same refrigerator options. And, even then, they changed the way they were out there wiring throughout the model year changes.

[@GaryLech]

Thanks for the video. Can you say if the fans are noisy inside your RV? I'd hate to have them keep me awake at night.

[@Rvdaydream]

Not at all... They can be heard but hardly...

[@phild1160]

there was already a 3rd fan inside there by the lower panel as well. Looks like 3 total installed by manufacturer

[@Rvdaydream]

Yes and we added to it 😁

[@jkz33sewerisme]

I've been looking for something like this rather then "rigging " something together. I have a dometic. Never worked rt from day 1 had it replaced. Works better but I do think I need to help that heat escape. What about installing on reverse on the bottom then another exhaust on top? Some of the mods I've seen on utube do that. Anyway. Good luck. Stay safe

[@Rvdaydream]

As I mentioned a few times in the video, I'm not a big proponent of the fans blowing in potentially causing a propane flame issue but people have done it... If running on the electrical only then a "pusher" fan could work..

[@TheBuddyandlilly]

Where would I install one on my rig ? I have a small fridge that vents out of the roof It's the kind that has the freezer in the fridge

[@Rvdaydream]

If it runs on propane, there has to be some type of exhaust ventilation.. You could mount in roof vent, might be tough to get to.

[@Edwardsjourney]

Wish you would have shown how you wired them.

[@Rvdaydream]

Too many different fridges out there.

[@noelannprice4193]

Great video, however you didn't show how to do the wiring. That's what I was looking for.

[@Rvdaydream]

Thanks... I didn't show specific wiring for a reason.. Unless you have the same model of RV and the same Refrigerator option the wiring will be different than this one... The wiring is the easiest part.. You need to located 12v positive and negative and tap into those wires.. It's kind of a "self qualifying" reason as to why someone should be able to do it themselves or to have worked performed by a technician..

[@esmith836]

That’s cool. I’m sure lots of people don’t know about this kind of added help on the refrigerator. I’m sure your refrigerator will be very efficient with the extra fans along with the two you installed. Very neat idea! well done.

[@Rvdaydream]

👍 😁

[@TomandLindaEvans]

I need to add these fans and wonder if anyone knows where I can connect to 12 v hot so when the fridge is turned on the fans will be powered. Since I am not a full timer and have constant power to the trailer when not in use I don’t want the fans on if the fridge isn’t being used. Similar to the inside fan, I wired it to the light and if the fridge is in the off mode no power to the inside fan.

[@Rvdaydream]

You just wired them as the instructions show. Which will be a 12-volt constant power. They have their own thermostat. They only come on when they reach the desired temperature. In addition, you can use the same control module to turn them off manually when the refrigerator is not in use.

[@pamhutzell8268]

So cool ! You always do extra stuff !

[@debbiekurtzman7769]

That was really informative. Heidi, you’re pretty lucky. Mike is very creative, good handyman! 🤩

[@Rvdaydream]

He's pretty handy.. 😁

[@markglosser4266]

Really like Beech Lane products and customer service.

[@Rvdaydream]

😁👍

[@monacodip]

Thank You Mike!! As always very useful information

[@markschneberger5521]

Wish I knew which wires you tied into.

[@Rvdaydream]

Every rig is different.

[@johnsenesi9095]

This is a great information video Mike.

[@ricwestdoesitwork]

Great solution Mike.

[@Rvdaydream]

Thanks Taz! 👍

[@warrendbaxter6910]

Great video buuuuuuut you didn’t show where you connected the fan wires to

[@Rvdaydream]

Every RV is going to be different unless you have this exact same one with this exact same refrigerator option. It is the most simple connection that anybody could make. The positive connects to 12 volt positive the negative connects to 12 volt negative. If you're not able to locate those please seek professional help with the installation.

[@dkleath8697]

At 4:43 timestamp = refrigerator in a slide-out: where to put auxiliary fan...TY!

[@davidmcconnell8690]

Excellent addition. "COOL" :-)))). :-)))))

[@gingermorton9534]

Very informative good install

[@Rvdaydream]

Thanks 😁👍

[@VV-om8vv]

Need to add inline fuse to your 12vdc

[@Rvdaydream]

They are built in and the line we tapped into was fused 😁👍

[@hookedonhobbies9825]

At 90* those fans will never auto shutoff. Most fan systems have a 130* thermostat.

[@Rvdaydream]

? Anything under 40 outside Temps and I don't hear them running... Even the factory installed ones are off..

[@donnarichardson2888]

Just do you know, i saw yellow dust on your coils and THAT is a sign of ammonia leaking. I almost died in my fifth wheel from exposure to an ammonia leak.PLEASE have your checked & checked often. Tell tale signs are a yellow to yellow green looking dust. Careful touching it as it is pousionous to skin contacFOR THAT REASON I NOW OWN A RESIDENTIAL AC FRIDGE. GOD BLESS YOU & YOURS

[@Rvdaydream]

Thanks for the heads up but the RV was Less Than 3 months old at the time that I shot the video so I don't think anything was leaking out but instead we had a ton of pollen we were washing the truck every other day at the car wash until we realized we could use our California duster to accomplish the same result

[@rogerrossman5124]

I don't think it is going to make much difference on this setup. The baffling is done very poorly and you already have fans. You would be much better off fixing the baffling which usually can be done with some Styrofoam and a little tape.

[@Rvdaydream]

During the video, when I put the camera close, you can hear how much air the fans are blowing out... That's all hot air.. It's pulling alot of "stale flow" and giving it direction out of the cabinet area..

[@blq24]

I Can Not Understand WHY They KEEP Making ,BLACK VENT Covers for Air Conditioners ,on RV Roofs AND Like Your Fridg Side Covers When BLACK absorbs so much HEAT Just Touch A Black Car In The SUN HOT HOT VERY HOT!!! Everything Has To Work Harder To COOL Down.... but I Truly Enjoy Your VIDS Mike ,,, Hi HEIDI .....

[@Rvdaydream]

Thanks! I super agree! says the guy who drives the all black f350

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

It blows my mind they still put these useless refrigerators in RVs. They cost THOUSANDS and don't work while I can go to home Depot and get a compressor driven model for $500. Just put it in and forgot about it. Who wants such a high maintenance refrigerator

[@Rvdaydream]

Running on propane allows more mobility... Regular Fridge you buy at store uses 110 compressor that requires a pretty decent power inverter and battery bank to run for extended periods while boondocking... It takes 2 12 volt batteries and dc/ac power inverter to run a Lowe's refrigerator 16 hours... It takes 1 20lb LPG tank to run our double door RV fridge about a week... The best of both worlds is an RV 12volt compressor fridge.. They are very popular now... If you want to travel and stay mobile you'll need either RV LPG or 12volt compressor OR Lowe's fridge and either a generator or plugged in all the time..

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

@@Rvdaydream it's a risky and unpredictable refrigerator because it uses outside air to cool it's condenser

[@Rvdaydream]

unfortunately, it's design has been used for decades and until recently hasn't had any mobile friendly competition until recently with all of these cheap 12 volt compressor models that are now being installed by the MFG as standard options..

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

@@Rvdaydream those 12 volt refrigerators get down to temperature in about 3 hours. While an absorption refrigerator is 1 to 2 days depending on ambient temperature. the ironic part is the absorption refrigerator still needs power to run its electronics and other crap so by that point how much more draw is it really to have a good refrigerator?

[@TomandLindaEvans]

I need to add these fans and wonder if anyone knows where I can connect to 12 v hot so when the fridge is turned on the fans will be powered. Since I am not a full timer and have constant power to the trailer when not in use I don’t want the fans on if the fridge isn’t being used. Similar to the inside fan, I wired it to the light and if the fridge is in the off mode no power to the inside fan.