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Ttinuse · 03-05-2022, 08:13 AM

There is a 3/4 inch gap between the outside wall and the frame all around the refrigerator access compartment. I can't move the wall, seems pretty solid.

I took her to an RV place and they weren't concerned. They suggested filling the gap with foam but instead put a plate around the bottom leaving the gap around the other three sides.

I plan to fill the gap with expanding foam but was wondering how concerned I should be that the gap is there.

MrMark52 · 03-05-2022, 08:31 AM

Interesting they just left a gap if all it is is a cosmetic anomaly - but you might check the installation instructions/manual for the frig to make sure that gap isn’t needed for air flow.

It may be that for some reason the coach builder didn’t put venting behind the frig, or it may be the frig isn’t original to the coach which the original opening is larger than the replacement frig.

jacwjames · 03-05-2022, 10:27 AM

Can you provide a picture?

Ttinuse · 03-05-2022, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jacwjames

Can you provide a picture?

The gap is widest at the bottom of the access and closes completely as it goes up.

https://www.irv2.com/forums/attachme...1&d=1646523325

https://www.irv2.com/forums/attachme...1&d=1646523325

https://www.irv2.com/forums/attachme...1&d=1646523325

Ttinuse · 03-05-2022, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MrMark52

Interesting they just left a gap if all it is is a cosmetic anomaly - but you might check the installation instructions/manual for the frig to make sure that gap isn’t needed for air flow.

It may be that for some reason the coach builder didn’t put venting behind the frig, or it may be the frig isn’t original to the coach which the original opening is larger than the replacement frig.

No, this is definitely a gap from the wall pulling away from the frame.

RamiDav · 03-05-2022, 05:02 PM

How does the wall look on the outside?

Ray & Marilyn
03 Windsor

MrMark52 · 03-06-2022, 03:18 AM

Thanks for the pictures!

So from what your saying and the pictures - your saying the gap is between the wall, and the back of the refrigerator? Like the refrigerator is moving away from the wall (or the wall away from the refrigerator)?

Ttinuse · 03-07-2022, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MrMark52

Thanks for the pictures!

So from what your saying and the pictures - your saying the gap is between the wall, and the back of the refrigerator? Like the refrigerator is moving away from the wall (or the wall away from the refrigerator)?

I agree, I think the refrigerator unit is pulled back. I looked along the outside wall and couldn't see any bulge. The frig is original and no doubt it's had work done with the techs having to pull it out. I filled the gap with foam and put the cover back on.

RamiDav · 03-07-2022, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ttinuse

I agree, I think the refrigerator unit is pulled back. I looked along the outside wall and couldn't see any bulge. The frig is original and no doubt it's had work done with the techs having to pull it out. I filled the gap with foam and put the cover back on.

I agree, I think the wood frame the frig sits on is just not snug to the wall.
I wouldn't worry too much since there isn't a bulge on the outside.

Ray & Marilyn
03 Windsor