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Another residential fridge question

So, in a "classic" Foretravel with small middle entry door, how do you get the larger fridge into the coach...?
Peter and Tammy Fleming
1991 U300 GV 40 - Sold, owned for 4 years
Downsized to Roadtrek Popular 210 class B

Re: Another residential fridge question

Reply #1 –
Like this (doors and freezer drawer removed before "insertion"):
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Another residential fridge question

Reply #2 –
I rented a hand powered material lift for half a day.  I too removed the side window, after ordering the new window gasket from the kind folks at Xtreme.  4 of us cranked it up and slide it into the coach.  Without the doors, and interior parts, it weighted maybe half of the old unit we took out the door.  Our problem was the new unit was taller and would not fit thru the door and stand up.  Only the side window opening would put the new unit into the coach and allow us to stand it up.
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)

Re: Another residential fridge question

Reply #3 –
Peter, I don't think you are too far from me if you want to see one first hand ( when we get hone near the end of Oct).  I helped Dave Cobb with some hints.  If you are willing it really is not that hard to get the new one in.  The gas fridge out is harder.

Another Samsung installed

 Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Another residential fridge question

Reply #4 –
After seeing Rogers install last Feb. and getting his e-mail help notes and photos, I jumped into my project about a month later when my Dometic sprung a leak.

Got to say, now after 5 months of what has turned out to be full timing, I am more than happy with the new Samsung unit and install.  It has way more space than we need, quiet operation, and holds temps well.  Use to be all ways a problem dealing with left over's, and any take home left overs containers, we have plenty of room now.  After we figure out to use shallow containers to organize the items on shelves, we have had zero problems with things moving around while on the road.  We also use a drop behind the handles large upside down "U" to lock the doors while underway.  The "U" slides up to allow quick access to just the ice bin as well in the bottom freezer drawer.
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)

Re: Another residential fridge question

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Dave and Dolly Cobb –
We also use a drop behind the handles large upside down "U" to lock the doors while underway.  The "U" slides up to allow quick access to just the ice bin as well in the bottom freezer drawer.
Sorta like this?
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Another residential fridge question

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
Sorta like this?

Yes, almost exactly the same design and shape.
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)

Re: Another residential fridge question

Reply #7 –
We went for small and simple for keeping the doors closed. Nothing to store.

These works quite well. Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Another residential fridge question

Reply #8 –
I too used the slide door latch as in Roger's second picture - was told that it voice my warrantee (note that is matters that much) since the door has a vacuum in the cavity for insulation value, and drilling the holes for the latch ruin the vacuum in the freezer door.

I love my latch, and I have seen what  David flanigan is doing now with velcroe, but the upside down "U" seems the most practical without drilling, not overly pretty, but functional....
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Another residential fridge question

Reply #9 –
I can't see any screws holding the piece on the door of Rodgers reefer
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Another residential fridge question

Reply #10 –
Expanding the picture shows it is glued/taped on. I am sure my eyes see it right?
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Another residential fridge question

Reply #11 –
That's what I see also, so no compromising the vacuum seal and warrantee.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Another residential fridge question

Reply #12 –
I am with you Tim-do not like the look of the "big U" to hold doors while driving. If I had that fridge I would use a strap (sort of like a car safety belt) to go across the join of top doors and bottom freezer and be anchored by a simple retainer each side so it comes off easy  while parked and yet drops in place and can be cinched tight while driving. Just my thought.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Another residential fridge question

Reply #13 –
I used the 3M double sided super tape.  3M VHB Heavy Duty Mounting Tape 5952.
Stuck it on, still stuck, never moved. No holes in the Samsung.  The freezer drawer has never opened.

Sliding door latch came from HD or  Lowes.  Red flag from a political campaign someplace in Alabama. 

The 1" velcro strap on the upper doors holds them fine, they have never opened either.

My idea was to start in a minimalist way and if that was not enough add more.  Minimum has worked fine so far.
Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN
 

Re: Another residential fridge question

Reply #14 –
Quote from: Roger and Susan in Home2 –
We went for small and simple for keeping the doors closed. Nothing to store.
These works quite well. Roger
After seeing your solution for securing the freezer I did the same. I looked at putting it across the two refer doors at the bottom and having the long portion come down over the freezer door. It looks like it would work perfectly but was concerned about scratching so will use the velcro strap for the two refer doors.
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2003 U320 40' AGDS
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