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Title: Residential fridge, what to do with gas lines
Post by: Judi Cripple on February 25, 2013, 09:40:47 pm
In process of putting in kitchenaid side by side cabinet depth refrigerator.
Has anyone encountered the gas lines shortening the depth by 2 inches?
If so,  did you move the gas lines or how did you handle them. Gas lines are too far forward, should be back closer to the back wall  Will post full description of processes along with photos later. Refrigerator arrives Thursday
Special thanks to Phil and Barry as we have picked their brains. So appreciative. We will Try to give back thru our experience if we can
Title: Re: Residential fridge, what to do with gas lines
Post by: John Haygarth on February 25, 2013, 10:17:48 pm
when I did the fridge change I disconnected the line at the manifold. On my 295 it is the second one down. I plugged the manifold with I think it was 3/4" plug and then cut the pipe were it came out the floor at fridge rear, gone gone.
John H
Title: Re: Residential fridge, what to do with gas lines
Post by: Barry & Cindy on February 25, 2013, 11:16:03 pm
John, How did you know which gas line on the manifold near the propane tank went to the fridge?
Title: Re: Residential fridge, what to do with gas lines
Post by: Paul Smith on April 11, 2013, 10:28:09 am
For those who put a large refer in and removed the storage area under their Dometic, what is left on the floor that would prevent my new refer from resting on the floor?

best, paul
Title: Re: Residential fridge, what to do with gas lines
Post by: Tim Fiedler on April 11, 2013, 10:46:45 am
Plumbing
Title: Re: Residential fridge, what to do with gas lines
Post by: Paul Smith on April 11, 2013, 12:56:16 pm
Thanks, Tim.

Was the plumbing just for the refrigerator of for more than that?

Was it parallel to and next to the outside wall (hopefully ;o)?

How high above the floor?

best, paul

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Plumbing
Title: Re: Residential fridge, what to do with gas lines
Post by: Dave M (RIP) on April 11, 2013, 01:57:33 pm
They built a platform about 4" high to get over the plumbing from the sink drain & pressure lines.
The space I lost was not lost at all, it is now in cold storage, having the 24 cf refrig.
Title: Re: Residential fridge, what to do with gas lines
Post by: Paul Smith on April 12, 2013, 09:53:49 am
Tim,

Which fridge are you getting?

best, paul

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Propane works fine, but looking forward to residential fridge in 3 weeks
Title: Re: Residential fridge, what to do with gas lines
Post by: Tim Fiedler on April 12, 2013, 10:48:20 am
Bought this one for $1,199 on sale at HH Gregg, hope I like it, reviews so-so

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Title: Re: Residential fridge, what to do with gas lines
Post by: amos.harrison on April 12, 2013, 11:06:46 am
Paul,

Don't you have all the Intellitec wiring and the three 12v fuse panels down there like I do?
Title: Re: Residential fridge, what to do with gas lines
Post by: Paul Smith on April 12, 2013, 02:46:43 pm
I know of one 12v panel at the foot of the bed and a 2nd one in the bay next to the house batteries, but the 3rd one escapes me.

Since I just learned yesterday that my steering column telescopes, too, perhaps #3 12v will be the latest mystery revealed to me on FT features.

Now if I could just find ALL of the dang light switches ... ;o)

best, paul
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Paul,

Don't you have all the Intellitec wiring and the three 12v fuse panels down there like I do?
Title: Re: Residential fridge, what to do with gas lines
Post by: red tractor on April 12, 2013, 10:23:03 pm
The year of your 42 had the intellitec lighting. The 36 and 40 foot did not
Title: Re: Residential fridge, what to do with gas lines
Post by: John S on April 12, 2013, 11:08:09 pm
I have the intellec lighting David F says he can do it so we shall see if he can.
Title: Re: Residential fridge, what to do with gas lines
Post by: amos.harrison on April 13, 2013, 08:02:58 am
Yes, he told me the same thing, but the install was $2500 plus the cost of the fridge.
Title: Re: Residential fridge, what to do with gas lines
Post by: Dave Head on April 13, 2013, 09:04:31 am
Considering the price of the Dometic plus install on a U320 that's about a break even... 4 to 5 coach bucks. As a friend from Newport Beach once said - "That's BUS FARE!"
Title: Re: Residential fridge, what to do with gas lines
Post by: Tim Fiedler on April 13, 2013, 09:21:33 am
My counter depth Haier was 1300    Tax included. Hoping for install less than $1,000 since all demons ions the same except need to take out space below refrigerator and build new floor to support. If so , I will be 1-2 coach bucks ahead, with other benefits that I value.

Will post results around May 1 after install at Parliament.
Title: Re: Residential fridge, what to do with gas lines
Post by: John S on April 13, 2013, 04:15:03 pm
Well I will let you know at the end of the month the coach bucks it takes
Title: Re: Residential fridge, what to do with gas lines
Post by: Dave M (RIP) on April 13, 2013, 04:37:23 pm
In very round numbers, the Refrig $2200.00. Install $1200.00 Turned out fine for me, as usual, give it a shot, maybe you will like it as I do.
Once the original is out, its too late to get off the pot ;D
GOOD LUCK!!
Title: Re: Residential fridge, what to do with gas lines
Post by: John S on April 23, 2013, 09:01:05 pm
there is not a lot of room down there for the 2 volt system. I am glad I am at FT and they have done this before.  They have a huge wire bundle plus the breakers and a electric box too.  they make a platform adn screw it down then they screw the fridge to it and put on hinges up top too.
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