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Looking for a fridge door hinge

1998 U-320 with a Dometic Elite RM-7832 LP fridge.

I am looking for a lower right hand hinge door hinge and was wondering if anyone had one from a fridge they have pulled.

I have called Foretravel and MOT parts departments and neither company has any (and they don't pull and stock working parts from units they remove during renovations).

I've also called PPL motorhomes, Schwalm & Assoc in California, and All Seasons RV Appliance Parts & Service in Indiana.

Thanks,
Chris

Re: Looking for a fridge door hinge

Reply #1 –
Call RV Parts Plus 1-877-266-5398 and ask about there hinge repair kit.
The selected media item is not currently available.Bill&Doris 97 U270 36'
University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

Re: Looking for a fridge door hinge

Reply #2 –
Try giving Leon a call.
Leon Herschberger
260-768-7059

Re: Looking for a fridge door hinge

Reply #3 –
Thank you both for the replies.

Leon Herschberger is very helpful, and is a great resource for fridge work.

RV Parts Plus in Canada said they don't actually sell a hinge repair kit.  The "kit" were some extra parts supplied by the fridge maker that came with the fridge when new.  RV Parts Plus had some information about using these parts to help adjust the doors to make them close properly.

Most everyone said the best approach would be to find a local small fabrication shop that would be willing to knock out a couple pieces.

Chris

Re: Looking for a fridge door hinge

Reply #4 –
You may want to try here, I have  no idea if they carry what you are looking for.

Colaw RV | Used RV Parts & RV Salvage | North America's Largest RV Salvage



ETA  can you post a picture and dimensions of the part?  I have a guy that does RV repair and he has a few RV fridges in his bone yard, I might find what you are looking for
1998 U320 40'
2005 GMC Yukon
MC# 17609

Re: Looking for a fridge door hinge

Reply #5 –
If the door is reversible and the top and bottom hinges are the same can you swap the left side hinges for the right side left top to right bottom,etc,?
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

Re: Looking for a fridge door hinge

Reply #6 –
They are swappable.

Our hinge isn't broken, just has cosmetics issues.

Chris

Re: Looking for a fridge door hinge

Reply #7 –
You might also try calling Infinity Upholstery in NAC.  They've done some fridge replacements and may have the old units in the yard.
Regards

1997 U295 40 with CAT 3126

Re: Looking for a fridge door hinge

Reply #8 –
Colaw has almost anything anyone needs but I have found them

to be expensive, over other used RV parts places. Have you tried

Dometic for the hinges?

Carter-

Re: Looking for a fridge door hinge

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Numbers –
1998 U-320 with a Dometic Elite RM-7832 LP fridge.

I am looking for a lower right hand hinge door hinge and was wondering if anyone had one from a fridge they have pulled.

I have called Foretravel and MOT parts departments and neither company has any (and they don't pull and stock working parts from units they remove during renovations).

I've also called PPL motorhomes, Schwalm & Assoc in California, and All Seasons RV Appliance Parts & Service in Indiana.



Thanks,
Chris


I've repaired a few. Use JB weld. They pop riveted a small strip of aluminum over it. Painted it to match.
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348

Re: Looking for a fridge door hinge

Reply #10 –
Quote from: Texas Guy –
Colaw has almost anything anyone needs but I have found them

to be expensive, over other used RV parts places. Have you tried

Dometic for the hinges?

Carter-
They don't produce them any more. You have to buy the whole door.
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348
 

Re: Looking for a fridge door hinge

Reply #11 –
Really great  CUSTOMER SERVICE and  PRODUCT SUPPORT these days.

Long ago there was a pride in one's product having long longevity and supporting

their brand, but sadly, no more.

Carter-