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Suggestions for a new refrigerator

I am having to replace a 2016 Residential, LG French Door Refrigerator that was installed by Foretravel in my 2001 U320. Does anyone
have a suggestion as to the best brand to buy and the best place to purchase?  Also, who could do the installation if I cannot get an appointment soon with Foretravel.
Thanks for any information.
Larry Stokes

Re: Suggestions for a new refrigerator

Reply #1 –
Do you want another residential or an RV type,and try and fill out the signature area so we know where you are,can't reccommend
a installer if your 2000 miles away.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Suggestions for a new refrigerator

Reply #2 –
I don't know what the best brand is but you will want to get the same size and if it fits through
the door it shouldn't be a big deal.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Suggestions for a new refrigerator

Reply #3 –
We put in a Liebherr. It was pricey, but has given us zero issues, but this is not one you will find at Lowe's/Home Depot!! Try an appliance store or look at their website for locations.
 It fit through the door (doors removed) of our 97 U295 and we installed it ourselves.
Christine & Jimmy
Nomadic, Full-time Life in Progress...
1997 U295/36/C8.3
600 AH BB-LiFePo/1080 Watts Solar
2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
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Re: Suggestions for a new refrigerator

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Larry Stokes –
I am having to replace a 2016 Residential, LG French Door Refrigerator that was installed by Foretravel in my 2001 U320. Does anyone
have a suggestion as to the best brand to buy and the best place to purchase?  Also, who could do the installation if I cannot get an appointment soon with Foretravel.
Thanks for any information.
Larry Stokes

What has failed? many times a condenser fan motor is all that fails. The Frigidaire 22 cu. ft. in my coach just needed a board. The compressors last a long time.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Suggestions for a new refrigerator

Reply #5 –
Regarding installation, the remodeling shop at MOT put ours in and did a great job.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

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Reply #6 –
We used US Appliance to source the residential fridge we put in our '02 U320 coach.  We chose a Samsung French door with the bottom freezer.  Loved it. Check with Beeman and see if it is still working well after its install in 2011.  US Appliance had the best price and shipped it direct to Foretravel.

Might also want to check Consumer Reports for reviews!
Carol & Jeff Savournin
Usta have a '93 U225 36', Usta have a '95 U320 40', Usta have a '02 U320 40'
Usta have a 2006 Born Free, Usta have a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser
Usta have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4dr
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."  Steve Jobs

Re: Suggestions for a new refrigerator

Reply #7 –
I second Craneman's suggestion. I watched a refrigerator repairman diagnose a friend's refrigerator and he identified the problem within a few minutes. He ordered the part and was back a couple days later to install it. His total time on the job was about 20 minutes.
1993 U225 Build #: 4285
500 Watts Solar
Honda CRV AWD
Former 1981 Foretravel Travco
Retired, Full Time Off Grid Snowbird
 

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Reply #8 –
My '81 FT came with an Amana residential from Foretravel. I replaced it with a Whirlpool in 1995 used it for 18 years before parking it in the yard. My son uses it for and apartment and the refrigerator is still going. I have had to replace the condenser fan motor twice in 18 years,
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean