Canopy

[Cindy & Ray Keen]

We are about ready to get our new 2015 301SL fifth wheel I was wondering we got the black and tan does anyone know what color the canopy is? we also updated our fridge to 12 cubic ft does anyone know if it is frost free?

[coloradolivin]

Originally Posted by Cindy & Ray Keen

We are about ready to get our new 2015 301SL fifth wheel I was wondering we got the black and tan does anyone know what color the canopy is? we also updated our fridge to 12 cubic ft does anyone know if it is frost free?

Our awning is black with grey stripes. Our Norcold 12cuft is not frost free.

[Cindy & Ray Keen]

Thanks. Sure would be nice if the fridge was frost free!!

[piper guy]

Add the Fridgemate Fan system and besides cooling better, there is very little frost build up. Was well worth the $100 or so and 20 minutes to install it.

[lwg]

Originally Posted by piper guy

Add the Fridgemate Fan system and besides cooling better, there is very little frost build up. Was well worth the $100 or so and 20 minutes to install it.

I 2nd this modification.

[Cindy & Ray Keen]

Can we put that on our selfs and where would I find one? Does it take up a lot of room in the fridge? Do I pu t it in the freezer or fridge?? Thanks for the help.

[piper guy]

Easy install. Go to www.smartrvproducts.com and what you want is the Fridge Fix.
Takes up very little room and works like a champ.

One thing - the instructions have you drilling a hole for the power lead. I routed my power lead down thru the drain hose instead. I just didn't want to drill a hole in case I wanted to remove it later.

[Cindy & Ray Keen]

Does it keep the freezer from freezing up or just the fins in the fridge?

[piper guy]

Makes the fridge cool much more efficiently, stops virtually all the frost on the fins in the fridge and much less if any frost in freezer.

[coloradolivin]

Originally Posted by piper guy

Makes the fridge cool much more efficiently, stops virtually all the frost on the fins in the fridge and much less if any frost in freezer.

Cool (pun intended). Just ordered one

[Radio_Flyer]

Just installed mine today. Longer reading the instructions than installing. Went through the drain tube as well. Hope it helps frost buildup and runs cooler.

[Cindy & Ray Keen]

Thanks I will buy one!

[lwg]

The freezer will still get frost, but I think it happens slower with the fan kit. We still find we need to defrost it with a hair dryer about every 3-4 months depending on the climate we're currently residing in.

However the fridge portion has a much more unified temperature than without the fans.

[0nTheRoad]

Originally Posted by lwg

The freezer will still get frost, but I think it happens slower with the fan kit. We still find we need to defrost it with a hair dryer about every 3-4 months depending on the climate we're currently residing in.

However the fridge portion has a much more unified temperature than without the fans.

Was warned by LadyE not to use a hair dryer for defrosting, seems the heat can warp the plastic in the freezer compartment...not a good thing!!

[rob_fla]

We have used the Hair Dryer method for many years, if this is not the right way then how do us Fulltimers defrost the freezer?

[johnboytoo]

Us too ---
guess the ones that had issues using it are the same ones that burnt their scalp from resting the blow dryer on their heads

[Radio_Flyer]

I've heard to use the rubber mallet and chisel or butter knife, works quick. Won't say who did this and had to buy a new fridge, just to say it wasn't me :-) We also use the hair dryer method since we can't leave the fridge open to defrost long enough.