Re: Residential fridge Reply #150 – January 01, 2013, 11:01:08 pm We put our fridge in at Xtreme when they had our windows out when painting our coach. We even used Xtreme's forklift for in and out through the side window. Quote Selected
Re: Residential fridge Reply #151 – January 01, 2013, 11:05:57 pm Photos of our Whirlpool wiring: Quote Selected
Re: Residential fridge Reply #152 – January 02, 2013, 08:02:05 am I checked out the frigidaire website. their prices are a couple hundred bucks more then what Lowes had. But- if your Lowes doesn't have them, I guess their price is not that bad. I did not check out the larger door units as in my situation, all I can fit in is a 10 foot unit. Quote Selected
Re: Residential fridge Reply #153 – January 02, 2013, 10:55:17 am I had mine come thru the doorway, did not have to remove anything--tight though.Barry, on the wiring, did you do the wiring change at rear or in panel inside as your pic shows behind light? I have been sick with bad cough and cold so have not had a good look yet at it all.RergardsJohn Quote Selected
Re: Residential fridge Reply #154 – January 04, 2013, 05:01:12 pm Any experience with the Frigidare counter depth, about $1,500.00 side by side ?ThanksDave M Quote Selected
Re: Residential fridge Reply #155 – January 04, 2013, 07:19:49 pm One of the best side by side fridges according to : Side-by-side refrigerators - Refrigerators ReviewsPierce Quote Selected
Re: Residential fridge Reply #156 – January 07, 2013, 11:53:18 am Well it is later..... Quote Selected
Re: Residential fridge Reply #158 – January 07, 2013, 12:51:07 pm It is being worked on, the old is out, the new is inside on floor, making box to raise up 5" I think, Lunch arrived, be rite back.Dave M Quote Selected
Re: Residential fridge Reply #160 – January 07, 2013, 06:52:39 pm Quote from: Dave M – January 07, 2013, 06:19:56 pmWell, the Big Samsung is in and working, not complete as to finishing up the cabinet work etc., First thought, BIG.Wow - nice! Which model Samsung did you go with?As to "BIG", no more worries as to where to stash all those "white boxes" of leftovers from Clear Springs, Auntie Pasta's, Whattaburger, etc And Blue Bell ice cream for the freezer!Michelle Quote Selected
Re: Residential fridge Reply #162 – January 07, 2013, 09:35:01 pm OMG!!! It is beautiful!!!!!!! I lust after your new refrigerator! Quote Selected
Re: Residential fridge Reply #163 – January 07, 2013, 10:48:12 pm Quote from: Dave M – January 07, 2013, 10:41:45 pmAs I see the big issue, It will hold enough chow to last me until half of it goes bad.Don't knock that space. You'll be surprised how much room fresh fruits and veggies take, especially leafy greens Kale chips are a healthy and delicious alternative to Lays or Pringles (running and ducking)Michelle Quote Selected
Re: Residential fridge Reply #164 – January 07, 2013, 10:55:10 pm Oh yea, Just LOVE those Kale chips! Quote Selected
Re: Residential fridge Reply #165 – January 08, 2013, 10:29:10 am Certainly get a lot of beer in there, Looks grouse, Quote Selected
Re: Residential fridge Reply #166 – January 09, 2013, 12:51:01 pm David at FT just completed installing my new Samsung RF197ACRS today. They did a fantastic job. It's not as big as Daves however it fit's in the same space as the old Dometic with very little wood work. Since the fridge is taller they had to lower the floor. I did loose a storage drawer under the old fridge but it was worth it. Took apx. 16 hours to install. They also made a custom velcro strap to hold the doors shut while traveling. Thank you David, Brent and Ricky. Purchased the fridge at PC Richard & Son for $1218.97 tot. which included shipping to FT. Quote Selected
Re: Residential fridge Reply #167 – January 09, 2013, 08:07:26 pm It looks very nice. I saw the job they did at FT and I can say it is very professional. Quote Selected
Re: Residential fridge Reply #168 – January 09, 2013, 10:09:19 pm Quote from: atom6 – January 09, 2013, 12:51:01 pmDavid at FT just completed installing my new Samsung RF197ACRS today. They did a fantastic job. Very nice! Was the Samsung French door your choice or David's recommendation? I know he's done a Bosch side-by-side in one coach.Michelle Quote Selected
Re: Residential fridge Reply #169 – January 09, 2013, 10:18:50 pm Michelle, the style you can use depends on your coach year and what is under the fridge. In my year I have electronics under it so I need to try to find a sub 70 inch fridge. Also you have to determine the width too and in my case I have a hallway where the fridge is so I have to stay under 24 inches deep and no more than 36 inches wide. He likes either the two door or the three door depending on the room. I also asked him about switching out the stove at the same time. It is about 500 dollars or so for an electric stove and that means I can get rid of the propane tank and either get more storage or even a couple more batteries. Quote Selected
Re: Residential fridge Reply #170 – January 10, 2013, 12:06:56 pm Thanks Michelle. I chose the french door because it was similar to the Dometic and would allow me to open the door with minimal obstruction. David had no recommendations and only told me what he had installed for other people. I actually had a friend who had installed this refrigerator in his 5th wheel. I liked it so well, especially noticing that it would fit in my coach, that I ordered one. We closed off the roof vent and installed a removable insulated panel inside the original coach side refrigerator access panel in case I needed access to the back of the fridge. The Samsung cooling units (2) are at the bottom of the fridge and vent into the coach. I don't see that this will be a problem as any heat this generates will be small. In my set up there seems to be enough space behind the fridge, as well as a small vent in the side cabinet, to provide enough ventilation. So far it is working great. Quote Selected
Re: Residential fridge Reply #171 – January 10, 2013, 04:12:24 pm atom6my rf197acrs is being delivered next week. how did they secure thefridge in place and how is the bottom drawer secured?I can't wait to be done with my non working three year old $4000.00dometic ndr1292.thanks wayne Quote Selected
Re: Residential fridge Reply #172 – January 10, 2013, 07:35:24 pm Hello Wayne. The bottom rear of the fridge is screwed to the floor. This pretty much anchored the fridge in place. They also placed two small aluminum plates in the top front wood frame. They extend down to brace the top of the fridge. They are a brace and not screwed into the fridge. This was an extra precaution which would stop any possible movement such as being on a rough road, etc. The plates show up more than I like but I don't know how else it could be done. The bottom drawer (freezer) of the fridge has a factory internal lock that automatically lock's the door when its closed. To open the freezer you pull up on the handle. Every thing works great. The freezer is cranking out ice like mad and the ice-cream is frozen solid. Quote Selected
Re: Residential fridge Reply #173 – January 10, 2013, 08:17:04 pm If the secure plates show- paint them black. Quote Selected
Re: Residential fridge Reply #174 – January 11, 2013, 11:07:45 pm Wayne, When I installed a RF197 on my boat I was told not to screw or drill the top or sides of the box as the refrig coils are very close to the skin and it would be very easy to make the new box about as good as the one coming out ...... To keep the box from tilting over I used a large block of oak screwed to the rear wall. To keep it from rolling I replaced the rubber thumb screw pads on the bottom front with thru bolts screwed into the floor. I use velcro like Dave M for the doors. Never have had a issue with the freezer drawer coming open. I have a friend who cut a 1/4" plywood U that goes behind the french door handles and hangs down thru the freezer handle. His DW made a nice cover for it so it does not rub the finish on the box.CheersTed Quote Selected
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