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01-14-2016, 08:35 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Athol
Posts: 119
M.O.C. #10293
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Refrigerator Danger
I had ARP install their unit to keep the fridge from overheating at the Q Circle yesterday. They found one bolt missing and the other loose on the upper coils in the top vent. The coil was rattling around and could easily have broken, leaked the ammonia, and caught fire.
Check your bolts and loctite in place. I dodged a bullet. It is incredible how many of these little things can get you in a lot of trouble on these trailers.
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01-14-2016, 08:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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I have an ARP unit with fan control on my fiver and have installed the same on 3 other owners fridges. You'll thank yourself many times over for getting one. My fridge runs better at a lower setting than it ever did.
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01-14-2016, 10:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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My next purchase .I missed it at the fall rally.
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01-14-2016, 11:43 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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It's on my list also whenever I get around someone who can install one.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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01-14-2016, 01:55 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Lima
Posts: 138
M.O.C. #18168
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What is an ARP?
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01-14-2016, 02:27 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,690
M.O.C. #12947
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http://www.arprv.com/
This is their site. Explains everything their product does. I don't understand why, but our fridge works better than ever with the addition of this control.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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01-15-2016, 03:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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Bob ... I agree with you on performance. I believe the fan control logic and where the fan control sensor is located as opposed to the stock location is an important factor. My fans are more active. Fans move air and air movement draws heat away from the coils.
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01-15-2016, 05:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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I installed a four inch Blade AC fan in the bottom vent pointed straight up last summer. Been on the road most of the time, and in Florida since 1Nov. RM 1350 in a slide. Runs steadily 36-38, in temp position 3. Stock fans at the top rarely kick in. ARP on my to do list.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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01-22-2016, 06:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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I also had it installed with the fans at the Quartz rally and what a difference. With the Norcold set to level 6 the freezer is 4 and the fridge is 34.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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01-23-2016, 06:42 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Aggieland
Posts: 36
M.O.C. #17468
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I am so grateful for this info. Our frig "The Beast" has been the dickens to use, we approach it with fear and trepidation. Will have it installed before March!
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01-23-2016, 09:13 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Quincy
Posts: 71
M.O.C. #13543
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2nd and 3rd the cudos for ARP - fridge just runs better and the added protection makes me feel better.
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