Residential fridge

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Reply #100 – October 04, 2012, 10:30:29 pm

I forgot to put the measurements of the existing Dometic into my "notes" folder on my smartphone so I'll have to go back and measure again tomorrow.

Wonder why it's not energy star rated as that power consumption should fall under the rating. Hmmm.

No manufacturer can keep anything out on sale without the marketing department requiring a "new and bigger" version. Look at Honda with the Trail 90, the Trail 110 and then they quit making them altogether even though they are going for up to $2500 on craigslist.

Craig

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Reply #101 – November 15, 2012, 12:44:46 pm

I was reading on another forum where the absorption fridge was
replaced with a samsung counter depth 18 cu. ft. model rf197.
it runs fine on their modified sine wave inverter, and uses very
little power. the measurements look like it will fit almost perfectly
in the space of my dometic side by side, except for height which
is not much of a problem.
has anyone replaced with this model, or have any thoughts?
I would think that four hours per day of generator would work
for dry camping, and the alternator would take care of things
while underway.

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Reply #102 – November 15, 2012, 01:06:08 pm

That Samsung model is what I have been looking at, the only issue for my 36' is loosing the space below the frig. The 36' is not over loaded with storage space, so I keep sitting on the fence with a sore butt.
Dave M

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Reply #103 – November 15, 2012, 02:07:16 pm

I've been pleased with the Samsung we put in the winter house in Tucson (construction completed last December).

Note that the RF197 model Wayne mentions is counter depth, BUT the specs indicate it is 28.8 deep (without handles), and 30.5 deep (with handles). It's 24.348 without the door. So, that puppy will stick out further than our NDR1492.

Also, it is 32.25 wide and, at 69.75 height with hinge, those existing lower cabinets would disappear (so, I'm parked on that fence right next to you, Dave

).

Here's the link to the black model (17.8 cf): RF197ABBP - OVERVIEW | SAMSUNG

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Reply #104 – November 15, 2012, 02:21:04 pm

Plenty of article on installing for SOB - here's one with loads of pics.
Samsung RF197 installed in 2006 Diplomat 40PDQ - iRV2 Forums

I'm not sure this would fit the narrower door of my '95...

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Reply #105 – November 15, 2012, 06:40:35 pm

dave
you are right about not fitting through the door, but the dometic
needs to go out the side window anyway.

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Reply #106 – November 15, 2012, 06:53:58 pm

Anybody know offhand what year the uni-coaches went to the wider door?
Don

Quote from: Wayne Macauley – November 15, 2012, 06:40:35 pm

dave
you are right about not fitting through the door, but the dometic
needs to go out the side window anyway.

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Reply #107 – November 15, 2012, 09:45:33 pm

I believe it was either 1997 or 1998.

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Reply #108 – November 15, 2012, 11:25:24 pm

It was '97 for the wide door.

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Reply #109 – November 16, 2012, 07:46:57 am

Mine went through the door (1999). I did have to unbolt the passenger chair.

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Reply #110 – November 18, 2012, 01:32:05 am

The counter depth Bosch fridge I installed fit through the narrow 24" 95 door way. I removed the refrigerator doors. I also removed the coach door and the passenger seat.

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Reply #111 – December 20, 2012, 06:23:15 am

Did you take the old rv frig out the entrance door?
We have a 1999 U320. We are going to put a residential frig in as well. Did you need to do a lot of modification to fit the new frig in the existing space?
What size did you go with and would suggest one to do this or that first?
Thanks in advance

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Reply #112 – December 20, 2012, 08:08:05 am

My old went out through the door and the new only required eliminating the bottom storage and I installed some scribing to conceal the edges. The model # of the Samsung is in a previous post on page 4. Very happy with it. We use a velcro wrap to secure the doors.

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Reply #113 – December 20, 2012, 12:18:15 pm

I have talked with David Flannigan at Foretravelabout about installing a Samsung RF197 in my 2006 Nimbus. After looking at and measuring my unit he stated the hight of the Samsung would cause me to loose the bottom drawer that I now have below the Dometic. He also stated the door handles will extend out approximately 3/4" further than the Dometic. Otherwise there would be no problem fitting the Samsung into the existing space. I hate to loose the extra storage but I am ready to get rid of my now inoperative Dometic. Both units will enter and exit through the side window. I am scheduled to have it installed the second week of January 2013. If your in NAC around that time and want to see the installation stop by. David estimated installation will take apx. 3 days.

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Reply #114 – December 20, 2012, 03:57:02 pm

Been snooping on other RV related websites, found sad news concerning the Samsung refrig and big law suit concerning the lack of cooling, appears to affect many models.
Will try to add website for the law suite.

Samsung Refrigerator Defects and Cooling Problems

Dave M

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Reply #115 – December 20, 2012, 05:01:41 pm

Thanks for the info Dave. It appears that the RF197 is not on the list. Has anyone heard of any trouble with this model? I have not found any in my search.

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Reply #116 – December 20, 2012, 08:32:07 pm

Well, I don't see my model # on the list (RSG257AARS) So maybe I will get lucky. Dave you got me a little bummed out but on the bright side its working great for now and we LOVE it so much more than the Dometic and I think we have reduced our fire hazard considerably so for now its a-ok.

I think I am going to toss out the Dometic if any one wants it. I ran a couple adds on Craigslist with no calls. It still works and has a 18 month old ice maker.

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Reply #117 – December 20, 2012, 09:04:21 pm

Not being electrically minded, can some tell me how big a solar panel would be required to run this big Samsung fridge,
Stand alone solar panel just for the fridge on a sunny day,
MPPT controller and Battery monitor will also be installed,
Chinese 12 Volt 5000 Watt Pure Sine invertor is $500-00 Delivered, I bought one for my Boat, It runs a 5 inch grinder and a 500 watt Drill under load at the same time off two AGM batterys,

Being in Sunny Australia, I am going to put solar panels on the roof to run everything, so avoiding the use of the Generator most of the time unless needed,

My sailboat is totally self sufficient for power, same set up as my RV, but I also have a wind generator on the Boat, But no Generator, Alternator off the diesel is rarely used for power for the batterys, I have 280 Watts of Solar on the boat,

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Reply #118 – December 20, 2012, 09:40:33 pm

I was surprised at David Flanagan's labor estimate of 25 hours for my coach. That puts the project in a whole different league since my 13 year old Dometic continues to work just fine.

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Reply #119 – December 21, 2012, 10:32:38 am

Dave estimated labor for my coach at apx 15 hours. That includes rebuilding the cabinet to fit the fridge. My cabinet does not require much rebuilding as the new fridge is such a close fit. Lets hope there are no problems in the installation. I realize at the current labor rate cost add up fast but so far the estimated cost of the fridge and installation is about as cheep as a replacing the Dometic which I don't want.

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Reply #120 – December 21, 2012, 11:00:54 am

Wow on the labor cost. My long time RV repair friend down here in Baytown did my refrigerator in 3.5 hours including removing the Dometic, tweaking the hole, installing, securing in place and adding a walnut trim board.

My Blue Bell ice cream is always firm and ready to eat plus no fire hazard.

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Reply #121 – December 21, 2012, 02:42:37 pm

I had 15 to 18 Hrs. most with two of us to complete the job. I may be slow but can't imagine 3.5 Hrs including cleanup and prep.

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Reply #122 – December 21, 2012, 03:06:41 pm

I always get a chuckle out of the estimated time required, it seems to very depending on if your working with a small owner operator (very reasonable quote) or a larger concern where the work is done by an hourly worker (not such a reasonable quote). Just my experience in general, however there are times when the high end shop will do a better & cleaner job. It all depends on many things, so there remains the old saying,
"you get what you pay for, if your lucky"
I stick with Xtreme, MOT & FOT and smile.

Merry Chyristmas
Dave M

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Reply #123 – December 21, 2012, 03:46:33 pm

Philtravel,

I did not have to imagine 3.5 hours, I got to actually pay 3.5 hours of labor. Sure bets paying 25 hours of labor you know.

Smiling all the way too at the factory looking job.

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Reply #124 – December 21, 2012, 05:34:37 pm

Sure glad I can do my changes myself or would be broke. Mine took a day for the swop over (help with carrying in and out the door) and I had some real fine tweeking to do. It took me another couple of weeks making the sliding box and insert for the side pantry and waiting for the door panel to be custom made. Could not be happier with it.
John H

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