[C320-list] Reefer Blanket

[jonvez at comcast.net]

Another option is to use one of those 'space blankets' that look like tin foil. You can buy them anywhere that sells camping equipment (EMS, REI, Campers World etc). They cost about 3 bucks and work very well. Just drape it over the top and under the lid. I've also added a little fan that I bought at a boat show for $10 to circulate the air in the reefer...between the two, I've been able to lower the fridge setting by about 1 with the same results (ice cubes :) )....

Regards,

Jon Vez

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Ray Durand" <durand.mail at verizon.net> 

> On Orlando's advice, I bought a blanket for the reefer around three years 
> ago and found that it works just great. The blanket sits inside the reefer, 
> just below the lid bottoms and just fits inside the opening. 
> 
> I just happened to come across the info a few days ago in my desk, so here 
> it is: 
> 
> Standout Yacht Fittings 
> 6826 Cliff Ave., KPS 
> Longbranch, WA 98351 
> 800-622-1877 
> Fax: 253-884-2253 
> 
> I ordered it three years ago, so I can't vouch that the company is still in 
> business, but it's a toll-free phone call to find out. I ordered mine a 
> little longer than the reefer opening. The extra length provides a 
> convenient tab to pull on when you want to get into the reefer. I believe 
> the blanket I ordered is 13 x 38 1/2 inches - I recommend measuring the 
> opening on your reefer before you order. 
> 
> Ray Durand, #822 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com 
> [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Henry LeSieur 
> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 3:36 PM 
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com 
> Subject: [C320-list] Reefer Blanket 
> 
> It's been mentioned on previous posts the placement of a blanket (?) over 
> the reefer as an insulator. 
> 
> 1. What type of blanket is being used? 
> 
> 2. Where can it be purchased? 
> 
> 3. Is it placed inside the reefer or outside the reefer? 
> 
> Thanks, in advance 
> 
> Hank 
> 
> Camelot #331 
> 
> 
>