I am currently trying to plan a layout for my self build SWB layout. I am considering fitting a top loading fridge beside the seat in front of the wheelarch as I think that this is the best way to utilise that awkward space. But the literature advises that for efficiency of the unit the compressor area is vented.
If I fit the compressor underneath the fridge how can I vent the area? The obvious place would be a hole in the floor but I am fitting a skirt tank for waste water and am not sure if this would inhibit any airflow from a vent.
If I vent through the floor am I likely to introduce exhaust fumes into the van from my Planar diesel heater?
Would an alternative be to run a 50 mm, or so, pipe along the back of the units to duct in/out air from behind the driver's seat?
There seem to be two options of fridge available. A Dometic from Kiravans and a Wesbasto from Evo. They look similar but the former is more expensive. I see a few references on the forum about the Wesbasto suffering from ice forming in part of the unit. Has anyone any experience of the Dometic?
If I fit the compressor underneath the fridge how can I vent the area? The obvious place would be a hole in the floor but I am fitting a skirt tank for waste water and am not sure if this would inhibit any airflow from a vent.
If I vent through the floor am I likely to introduce exhaust fumes into the van from my Planar diesel heater?
Would an alternative be to run a 50 mm, or so, pipe along the back of the units to duct in/out air from behind the driver's seat?
There seem to be two options of fridge available. A Dometic from Kiravans and a Wesbasto from Evo. They look similar but the former is more expensive. I see a few references on the forum about the Wesbasto suffering from ice forming in part of the unit. Has anyone any experience of the Dometic?
