[C320-list] MKII Refrigerator Ventilation.

[Pat Moriarty]

I bought mine used and it has a computer type fan with a grill over 
it next to the power inlet. So when you plug it in the fan starts 
drawing air out I think. At least there is some circulation.

Pat #130


At 07:39 PM 10/19/2008, you wrote:
>Inspection this weekend turned up no sign of ventilation like you guys have.
>Suggest owners of MK II's check theirs also, especially if before hull
>#1118.
>If anybody can send a picture (john at frostnet.net), I will try to duplicate
>what you have in mine.
>Hopefully something a nice drill bit can do.
>
>John Frost
>2007 C320 MKII, Hull # 1118
>Lake Guntersville, AL
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Barb & Bob
>Uhlman
>Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 5:16 AM
>To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] MKII Refrigerator Ventilation.
>
>John,
>Our MkII is like Stephen's, vent behind the frige that opens into the aft
>berth.  Next weekend I will feel around the counter top.
>
>Barb & Bob
>Whisper, #1158
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Stephen Cox
>Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 8:53 PM
>To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] MKII Refrigerator Ventilation.
>
>John,
>
>Can't say that I have noticed the counter warming up but haven't really felt
>it.  My Mk II has a vent behind the fridge in the rear cabin above the bed.
>There is a fan somewhere associated with the fridge because every time the
>compressor is on, warm air comes out that vent.
>
>Stephen Cox
>Tegwen #1141
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> > [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of
> > John Frost
> > Sent: Thursday, 9 October 2008 9:30 AM
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Subject: [C320-list] MKII Refrigerator Ventilation.
> >
> > I have a question for owners of the MKII with the vertical
> > refrigerator. It appears to be an RV type frig that I think
> > was not adopted till the MKII.
> > I have noticed mine is creating much heat on the rear of the
> > countertop above it. I'm beginning to get separation of the
> > Corian trim pieces there and it is hot to my hand.
> > Also the fridge compressor runs a LOT and drains the battery quickly.
> > As best I can tell, there is no ventilation provided to cool
> > the coils that I assume are on the back of the refrigerator.
> > A little air can come in on the side, but has no path to get
> > out that I can see.
> > Is anyone else having this problem? Any ideas for a fix?
> >
> > John Frost
> > 2007 C320 MKII, Hull # 1118
> > Lake Guntersville, AL

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