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John Heslinga
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Registered: February 2011
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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As some of you know I also had a cooling unit failure. I too chose to purchase a new cooling unit for mine. My failure was a result of raising the the front of the coach to do some work and not thinking about turning off the fridge.
When the fridge is off level the fluids cannot return to the boiler and then everything overheats. (Crystalizing the anti rust chemicals) this apperantly also weakens the tubing and leaks will appear. Even a tow job can ruin the fridge.
As part of the repair I'm installing an aftermarket control unit that will monitor the boiler temperatures and shut down the fridge. My fridge is not electronic (no control boards) and shuts down perminently but those with controllers will start up again when the temperature drops keeping the fridge safe. I highly recommend this product and strongly suggest you install one in you current fridges. Most of you run your fridges with gas while traveling and an hour long coffee break off level is more than enough to damage the fridge ( damage is additive) Once I've finished my project I will give all details and report. To me the unit is worth every penny.
Its an ARP Control unit. At this web site. They explain why you need this unit to prevent having to repair your fridge . I really can't understand why the manufacturers do not include them un the new fridges.
http://www.arprv.com
I will give more info once I'm done.
Best regards
John and Cathie Heslinga
1974 Canyonlands 260
455, Manny tranny and 1 ton, 3:70 LS,
Red Seal Journeyman, DTE, BEd. MEd.
Edmonton, Alberta
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