Fridge vent flyscreens

Deedlydave replied on 13/11/2016 17:55

Deedlydave

Posted on 13/11/2016 17:55

We recently purchased a new Chausson 510 and while investigating winter covers for the fridge vents we have spotted that we don't have flyscreens on these vents. I'd have expected these to be standard but before I take the matter up with the dealer I thought I'd ask anyone else who has this unit whether theirs was fitted with these screens?

Also, while it is a Theford fridge/freezer which is fitted the vents look more like those for a Dometic appliance. I've read of this on a different forum while looking into the covers (figuritively, not literally!) - is this likely?

Thirdly, and apologies for going on, how easily should the outside covers come free? I've undone the two retaining clips on each vent however the seal apparently connecting to the van starts to lift when I pull the cover; I don't want to gemmy it off if I am likely to cause damage.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

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Deedlydave replied on 15/11/2016 17:02

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Deedlydave

Posted on 15/11/2016 17:02

Thanks for the responses, with those suggesting the sealant had created a bond winning the (non-existent) prize! I've followed the advice and used a blade to separate the two parts - and there is no flyscreen.

The frame for the vent is attached by screws so I would have had to go some to pul it all apart!

JVB66 replied on 15/11/2016 17:26

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Campervanner

Posted on 15/11/2016 17:26

I have never heard of fly screens for fridge vents in 45 years of caravanning and MHing. Have you found a gap in the market?

...The fridge vents on our Bailey have "fly screens"

H B Watson replied on 16/11/2016 13:01

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Motorhomer

Posted on 16/11/2016 13:01

The Dometic vents fitted to all three Rapido's I've owned have have screens fitted.

Doug n San replied on 21/11/2016 16:38

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Doug n San

Posted on 21/11/2016 16:38

Why do you want fly screens for a fridge, Th fridge should be sealed off from the van at the back of the fridge body, unless you have a Swift of course, in that case the bits of foam thats glued to the back of the fridge frame fall of due to the heat from the fridge. I cured mine years ago by re enginering the seals.