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HELP Dometic Sidewise

Does ANYBODY on here have a Dometic Sidewise refrigerator?

I am looking to get the front to rear dimension WITHOUT the doors. Dometic, PPL and American Rv cannot give me the dimensions. I am looking at their replacement for our MH.

The measurement is critical because of our year MH the entry doors are 24" instead of later years 26".

Thank you
Kerrybob
1995 U295
1997 F250 4dr

Re: HELP Dometic Sidewise

Reply #1 –
Quote from: Kerry –
Does ANYBODY on here have a Dometic Sidewise refrigerator?

I am looking to get the front to rear dimension WITHOUT the doors. Dometic, PPL and American Rv cannot give me the dimensions. I am looking at their replacement for our MH.

The measurement is critical because of our year MH the entry doors are 24" instead of later years 26".

Thank you

I am not sure what model Dometic you have but here is the replacement chart with dimentions
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

Re: HELP Dometic Sidewise

Reply #2 –
Kerry,

With the doors removed, my side by side went out my 1995 U320 24 inch front door just fine.

You will need to remove the inside grab handle, remove the bolts that hold the door latched shut and release the strap at the bottom of the door to get maximum width.
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
Aqua Hot Service Houston and Southeast Texas

Re: HELP Dometic Sidewise

Reply #3 –
Thanks all for replying.

Just trying to not have to take out the window to install new fridge. Getting lazy in my old age lol. IF the new Dometic with the doors off would be 24" or a shy less would be great!
Can't get dealers to measure and give those to me...even Dometic can't or won't....go figure???
Kerrybob
1995 U295
1997 F250 4dr

Re: HELP Dometic Sidewise

Reply #4 –
Kerry,

Go by Lowes and purchase a Whirlpool 9.9 cu-ft residential that Barry and Cindy, myself and others have done.

Lowes will remove doors, carry inside, place it beside the dinette and re-install the doors to swing the other way as part of the purchase.  You can then determine the little bit of cutting to accommodate the new refrigerator and slide it in and plug it in.  The $360 or less price is way less than a new gas absorption unit.
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
Aqua Hot Service Houston and Southeast Texas

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Reply #5 –
I recently replaced the cooling unit on the Dometic refrigerator in our coach. After about 15 years of service, the cooling unit ruptured near the heaters. I was able to replace the cooling unit without removing the refrigerator from the coach. I pulled the refrigerator from the cabinet and did the work in the aisle in front of the sofa. It would have been a relatively easy job with two people. The cost to replace the cooling unit was about $660 plus shipping charges. You might want to consider repairing the refrigerator rather than replacing it.

We considered changing to the unit that Rudy suggested, but decided to replace the guts of the Dometic. We have been pleased with the choice. Other folk have been pleased with the residential units.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX
 

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Reply #6 –
Kerry,

I totally agree with J. D. if you are going to stay with gas absorption.  An Amish Cooling Replacement Unit for your reefer is far more robust with 50% thicker wall tubing than anything Dometic has ever considered for a brand new unit.  And of course, much less expensive.
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
Aqua Hot Service Houston and Southeast Texas