Yeah, I've toyed with the idea of adding to the shed, but I don't think I want the expense and hassle of that.

 

Rodney,

XLR might need a second trip to the factory this year. It's a road you know very well.

I would be sick about this but that's just me.

Bruce

 

I'm sick of it too Bruce but there really aren't any alternatives other than giving up RVing and I'm not doing that. Can't afford to start over and not ready to make the big jump to a Super C. So, I stay with my part time job of RV repair. If there is a trip to MI next summer I can stop at XLR on the way. Other than the 1st year, every trip has been while on the way past. This year being the biggest detour... WI year 2. MorRyde year 3. On the way to KY year 4. MI would be an easy stop in to the plant if my connections are still there...

 

We just need to decide if we want to play on water or sand.

 

I'm up for a nice view, on the water, with full hookups. Possible Chad?

 

Rodney,

I don't have any answers. No mass market brand with zero complaints that I know of.

If you spend next summer camping out while the new home is being constructed, you might find another issue or two.

How's the new home planning going?

Bruce

 

New home is slow but steady. Lot clearing should start soon... Glad I didn't try to rush it this year or I might be up a creek not being ready by the time it's too cold to stay in the RV....

 

I will look into it. Nice views and on the water no problem, but full hook i can't think of anything off the top of my head. Not any of our usual spots have full hook.....

 

 

Quick refrigerator question for the experts here...

It was in the 90's at camp this week and the refrigerator side of my trailer got the full brunt of the morning sun. The refrigerator struggled to keep the temperature down below 50° F and the freezer almost went over 30° F. Normally, I don't have any problem. I tried on both gas and electric (generator power) and the results seemed to be the same.

Is it possible that by getting the morning sun the refrigerator struggled? We had a lot of food in the refrigerator but the freezer was only half full.

 

Seems high to me Jim but a jump in the sun is normal. I keep my fridge set at 34. It's in a slide with black sidewalls. When in direct sun and without opening it often, it can creep to 37-39. Never more than that though. It does have a thermostatically controlled DC powered fan behind it that will kick on to help cool the coils. Tony has added a fan to the inside of his. Not sure of the brand but it's battery operated and can be switched on when needed to circulate the air inside the fridge. He said it really helps.

 

I need to do something as I have a trip at the end of the month where the temp is expected to be 100° F. At the very least I'll try to get the trailer parked on an east/west axis with refrigerator side of the trailer on the side that gets the least sun.

Was the thermostatically controlled DC fan an easy aftermarket fix? I recall hearing about it a while back but didn't read too much about it as I thought my refrigerator was fine.

 

No, I think all OE's use an internal fan on slide mounted refrigerators now. It's loud and many new owners get concerned the first time they hear it. In the "old days" refers weren't mounted in slides and vented through the roof instead of a slide sidewall. This was much more efficient as natural convection did it's thing. When they started ending up in slides was when manufacturers started using the rear mounted fans to increase circulation.

We were in the 90's the whole time in KY with high humidity and ours never got over 39. I'm thinking you might have another issue but you might want to start with an internal fan first?

 

I found a site that offered tips for RV refrigerators and one of their tips was indeed to not park the refrigerator side in the sun. I'm going to try that first as it's a free solution. My refrigerator vents out the roof and has no vent fan that I'm aware of. Still, something foolproof would be nice.

Now, onto other questions...

The awning works and if the sun is up high we get shade. As the sun gets lower we lose all the shade. Any suggestions on adding a vertical shade? Also, an RV awning anchor is needed. Is the Camco anchor kit good enough? Or should I make my own?

 

Not sure on all that Jim but I can say, you're refer in stock form, with no help added, should hold under 40 with no issue. If it can't, there is an issue. You shouldn't have to park your RV based on sun vs. refer.