To make caravan fridges work as claimed, and draw less energy, is cheap, simple and easy. Many can be transformed. This article shows how.
Make caravan fridges work as claimed – here’s how to do it
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Cooling and Heating
Safe RV heating – use diesel or LP gas
This article explains safe caravan and motor home heating using diesel or gas. It explains how it works, what is available and how to safely install it. To ensure safe caravan and motor home heating it must be done correctly. Apart from a build-up of carbon monoxide, there is a risk of oxygen deprivation. For a full technical and medically-referenced explanation see article Gas Risk in Caravans.
Caravan fridge problems – how to fix the most common faults
Caravan fridge problems are due to poor ventilation, inadequate cable size and/or insufficient power to drive them. Here’s how to fix them.
Diesel heating in caravans and motorhomes – it’s easy, effective and safe
Diesel heating in caravans and motorhomes is easy, effective and safe because it hugely reduces the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Collyn Rivers reports. Diesel heating in caravans and motor homes is also relatively affordable. Furthermore, it is easy to self-install. Fuel is readily available, safe and readily stored. LP gas versions are also made.
RV Fridge Basics
Most fridges are pumps. They move heat from where it is not wanted to where it does not matter. Differences in how well they work are largely due to correct installation. RV fridge basics dictate all work like this.
Caravan air conditioning – here’s how
Air conditioning a caravan or motor home is becoming increasingly feasible, even via solar. This article by Collyn Rivers shows how.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
There are severe risks of carbon monoxide poisoning if you misuse LP gas in a caravan, motorhome, or any type of tent or annexe. Moreover, there is a significant risk of brain damage at low levels of carbon monoxide.
Solar That Really Works!
Solar that Really Works! covers the design, installation and use of solar in cabins, camper trailers, caravans, fifth wheelers, campervans and motor homes.
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ISBN: 978-0-6483190-3-0
Caravan and Motorhome Electrics
The essential handbook for anyone with an RV of any kind. Everything you need to know to make the electrics in your rig work for you.
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ISBN: 978-0-6483190-8-5
Solar Success
Whether you’re building a new home or adding solar to an existing structure, this is the one book you can’t afford to be without.
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ISBN: 978-0-6487945-4-7
Caravan and Motorhome Electrics
The essential handbook for anyone with an RV of any kind. Everything you need to know to make the electrics in your rig work for you.
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ISBN: 978-0-6483190-8-5