Symbol winter vents

When camping with my Eriba caravan in winter I used to leave fridge covers on to save the heat - only when on electric of course.
Should covers be used on a 2017 Symbol ?
None supplied with van when new.

AutoSleepy_Don wrote:

Baggiecamper wrote:
Should covers be used on a 2017 Symbol ?
None supplied with van when new.

My 2017 Warwick has a dometic fridge and was supplied with covers. My old 2002 Symbol also was supplied new with covers.
In 2017 I think it could depend on which fridge you have?

Thanks for that
I've got User Manual out for my fridge.
I should have gone there first.
It's a Thetford N3000-E Series model A
For my fridge winter covers are for use below -6C. INCORRECT below +6 degreesC
Winter covers are an accessory which you can purchase from dealer.

Hi Baggiecamper

Are you sure that's right?  I'd be less surprised if it was 6 deg C ( i.e. not minus) as on mine it's below (+) 8 deg C 

PS just looked up the manual for your model online* and I quote:


"10 Winter use
When you are going to use the refrigerator with an
outside temperature below 10°C, install a suitable
winter cover, as illustrated.
This cover will protect your refrigerator against
too cold air and makes sure the refrigerator will
still perform optimally.
Make sure you remove the winter cover again once
the temperature is above 10°C."


*Link here:
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UPDATE

Just found a later version of the manual and that states 6 deg C ( i.e. not -6):

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Hi Roger
Thank you for spotting my mistake
I think that's a case of seeing what you want to see (selective eyesight ?).
In that case I need to purchase winter vents. It's fair to say Autumn and Spring can be below +6 degrees C so should be supplied in UK as standard.
I notice fly screens are optional as well, are these necessary?
Sorry for posting incorrect figure.

Mine's an Electrolux (now Dometic) and has covers but no flyscreens.  Not sure how essential the flyscreens would be, I tend to take the inner grilles off a couple of times a year and vacuum out any dust etc.

When I wash the 'van using the Karcher (on low setting!) or hose spray, I tend to pop the winter covers on to help prevent any water ingress. My instructions, which say the covers MAY* be fitted below 10 deg C and SHOULD* be fitted below zero, also suggest they be fitted if the van is laid up during winter months. Presumably this helps keep bugs from seeking shelter.  

I have heard of some folk fitting them when travelling, especially long motorway drives in very wet weather, but if that's during the summer then it's important to remember to remove them on pitching up to prevent overheating.

* my capitalization for emphasis.