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#1
Forgot to add the RV Tech believes both the theromister and board issues with the frig was due to this blockage.
#2
When we bought our 21 RBS used last year the seller disclosed that they had replaced the circuit board for the Dometic refrigerator. 

Last fall I was camped the military campground in Key West in September and October.  The weather was unseasonably hot for the Key.  The refrigerator was struggling to stay cold.  We were using shore power with the frig on auto.  Had a retired RV tech talk me through trouble shooting and we were able to determine it was the "thermomister" probe on the fins inside the frig.  Overpaid for a replacement part from an RV supply company, turns out the same part is available on Amazon for a much lower price, and installed the replacement with some challenges or running the wires to the board.

Everything worked fine until we got back in the heat of the Keys this winter and the daytime temperatures started to climb and by sunrise had barely gotten back in to the upper thirties.

Fortunately for us our neighbor, who are full timers, is an RV tech.  We had her come over and check our refrigerator out and she determined the fan to move air was no longer working.  To replace that fan would require removing the frig to do so and it was agreed to just abandon it in place.  With the use of a step ladder and small electric fan placed at the bottom of the frig with the access cover off to move air up the back over the fins.  This worked well.

I then decided to remove the top vent cover since I could not see any daylight when looking up from the bottom access panel.  Once the cover was unscrewed which was made difficult by someone at the factory thinking it was a good idea to fill the screw holes with lap sealant making the screw removal take four times as long as it should of.  With the cover finally off I discovered that the fins were ¾ blocked at the top by fiberglass insulation.  Appears that when the refrigerator was installed and slide in the insulation on the top sides pushed back and laid on top of the fins greatly reducing convective air flow (see enclosed picture).

With the use of a coat hanger fished through the wire mesh I was able to push and prod the fiberglass insulation off to the sides.  Needless to say the refrigerator performance has greatly improved now.  Stays in the 36-38 degree range now regardless how hot it gets here now.  This is a black trailer with the frig in the sun from late morning until Sunset.

Also installed two new fans.  One at the bottom and one at the top.  Both have a thermomister probe for putting the fans in the auto mode.  A manual mode option is also available. 

Decided to put a squirrel cage type fan on the access panel to pull air in and up: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6T1LLMX?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

For the top vent a more standard type square fans:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NLFDLD1?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

So far very pleased with the results. 

#3
Trailers for Sale / Re: In the market for a 13BHB
March 22, 2024, 08:38:35 PM
 :)
#4
Trailers for Sale / Re: In the market for a 13BHB
March 21, 2024, 09:46:48 PM
My recommendation is get an RV trader account and put in for an alert for the Livin Lite 13 BHB. Worked for me on locating our 21 RBS.
#5
Campground Reviews / Re: Key West Navel Air Station
February 12, 2024, 10:57:57 PM
Using the Harbor Freight pole with a printed adapter purchased through either Amazon or ETSY (I can't remember) along with a flag pole holder under the front jack. 
#6
Campground Reviews / Re: Key West Navel Air Station
February 10, 2024, 03:08:35 PM
Back in Key West.
#7
Camping General Discussions / Re: Key West Bound
January 19, 2024, 04:36:00 PM
Quote from: Merlin on January 17, 2024, 08:08:09 PMWell now I'm in full jealousy mode. Seems like a perfect thing to do in Feb-March. Swing by Michigan on your way and pick me up. I'll sleep under the camper, so you'll hardly notice me.
The fire ants are nasty under the camper in Key West. 
#8
Camping General Discussions / Re: Key West Bound
January 17, 2024, 10:17:09 AM
Well headed back to NAS Key West camping at Sigsbee Campground.  This will be our third winter trip here but we are staying for February and March.  Will be visiting family and friends along the way down and back along with having friends visit at Key West.  I got back into SCUBA diving after a 27 year break last winter and will be back under water again soon.  I won the lottery on reservation too and got FHUs for both months.  Fun times. 
#9
News and Announcement / Re: ACF
December 31, 2023, 10:14:44 AM
Slow time of the year.  Will be headed south to Florida on the 23rd.  Then at Key West NAS campground for February and March. 
#10
I have owned two Livin Lite Campers.  Crawling around under them I have not found the issue on either of ours.  It does exist on some LL campers but you can confirm before you buy by looking at the welds.  Concentrate on the axle mounting points.
#11
Livin Lite General Discussion / Re: fenders for camplite
November 03, 2023, 08:38:51 AM
Weird.  I bought these fenders and they did not fit our 21 RBS.  Too wide at the base. 
#12
Camping General Discussions / Re: Starlink
September 23, 2023, 09:49:53 AM
Merlin,  I believe only the "roam" service gives you the ability to pause and unpause. Otherwise it is pretty straightforward to operate. Just link your app WiFi to "Stinky " when first set up.
#13
Camping General Discussions / Re: Starlink
September 22, 2023, 09:39:39 AM
Quote from: Chappy133 on February 04, 2023, 08:14:19 AMDavid no meter with me to check with. Snow melt feature was turned off right after I got it. Also read on line that feature is "frying" cables due the heat feature cycling on too often.

I did find a no cut cable solution through ESTY. You can also build your own 12 volt solutions too. However having red green color blindness I can't do the wiring. Quite a few YouTube videos to walk one through the process.

I have been pleased with this. For a one night use this is quicker for setting up for me.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1469315359/easy-dc-12v-all-in-one-dc-power-supply
#14
Trailers for Sale / Re: 2016 Livin Lite 16 TBS for Sale
September 16, 2023, 11:57:45 AM
Thanks, It could be due to a safari browser issue on my end?
#15
Trailers for Sale / Re: 2016 Livin Lite 16 TBS for Sale
September 14, 2023, 09:31:51 PM
The new owner is out enjoying his first camper. I was a little sad today when I went up to where my camper is stored and didn't see the ole 16 TBS.  Knowing that it has moved on to someone who is enjoying does make me glad it went to a good home. 

How come I can't load pictures anymore?