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Re: Residential fridge

Reply #225 –
We just had the Samsung RF197 installed in our 2003 U320.  We are very pleased with the resulting installation.  It looks nice.  We like how the cabinetry work was done.  We like the latch for the freezer drawer.  It is too early to tell how well we will like the frig layout but it appears to be more than adequate.  It will be nice to not have to worry about keeping the frig at foodsafe temperatures.  Within 2 hours of plugging the frig in, the freezer was at -2 degrees; the frig at 38 degrees :D

We had the installation done at Oregon Motorcoach Center in Eugene, OR.  We were hoping that this would be a place that we would want to continue to come to since we spend most of our time in the Washington/Oregon area.  However, although we are pleased with the installation, we were unhappy at the cost of the installation.

The frig itself cost $1550 -- I wanted the platinum stainless that, at least in theory, does not show fingerprints.  The cost, since I didn't plan this far enough in advance to shop sales, was reasonable.

However, the installation was 26 manhours -- and Jim did MOST of the deconstruction.  He removed/reinstalled the side window valances and window ledge.  He removed the two drawers under the frig and all related hardware.  It took OMC a full day to unplug the old frig, cap the propane line (they simply turned the water pump off to cease the flow of water so that night Jim had to cap the water line), unbolt the frig and take the old frig out the side window.  That night, seeing how slowly things were being done, Jim removed all of the old wood structure -- the side supports, the platform, and the front facia boards (he talked to the service writer about doing this). Everything was cleaned up and readied for the installation.  And still 26 manhours to do the job.

For anyone who has followed my previous concerns:
The frig is mounted as close to the floor as possible but it is off the floor about 2 inches.  The bulge where the leveling feet would fit are hanging in the air.  It looks funny.  The feet bulge are part of the front vent plate.  When we get someplace where Jim can do some woodwork, he will make a new front plate out of cherry (vented).
Gayle McNeece

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Reply #226 –
You will love it. I know that is changed how easy it is to live in the coach. SHould have done this a long time ago.  oh and FT charged me about 17 hours though they quoted 28 and I think they probably had that much in it.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: Residential fridge

Reply #227 –
I like that freezer latch!
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Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
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Reply #228 –
The freezer latch is spiffy.  At first I told them we didn't want them to provide the latch because their website shows big eye-bolts anchored on either side of the fridge with a big cable running through them across the front of the freezer.  When I saw their new latch, however, I was sold.  It looks nice.
Gayle McNeece

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Reply #229 –
freezer latch is SWEET!

Labor hours are excessive....perhaps you were the learning curve.  Parliament in St. Petersburg quote  9 Hours @$110 (less 10% motorcader discount) and billed exactly that.  May have taken a little more than that, but billed what they quoted and said they would do more at that same amount.

26 Hours?????  what was the labor rate?

Bet you love it.....we love ours.

Can you find out the source for the freazer latch please?
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: Residential fridge

Reply #230 –
Labor rate was $105/hr :(

We have left OMC so I'd suggest you just call and order one from them.  On our bill, it is listed as Latch, 1-1/2" Sliding door for $16.92.  OMC's phone number is 800-942-6860.

With Jim doing all the prep work and the deconstruction, we feel the 26 hours was excessive.
Gayle McNeece

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Reply #231 –
Agree on excessive, mine was completed in one day, and probably took 12 hours, but they stuck with 9 hour quite.
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: Residential fridge

Reply #232 –
I also was pleased with the final charge for both frig Samsung 24 cf & labor out the door at $3,200 area, good wood work, still delighted with the outcome. Samsung at $2,100 and Labor  $1,100.
Done by Rudy's buddy Lee east of Houston.
Now have freezer @ -4 & frig @ +36, Makes ice cream on the real stiff side and things stay good much longer than the original gas/ electric .
No idea why more have not done the change.

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Reply #233 –
That latch is readily available. I was interested in this too when we were at OMC and took a couple photos of one they had in stock (see attached). Best price I saw was $4.40 plus shipping. Jim told me they get them from local hardware store.
Dick, '03 U320 40' Tag, 2 slides, Coach #6075
Full Timers
2009 Honda CR-V

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Reply #234 –

here is the latch on Amazon:
Amazon.com: National Hardware V800 1-1/2-Inch Sliding Door Latch, Nickel: Home


just ordered one with "Prime" shipping, be here Tuesday or before

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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)

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Reply #236 –
I added 2 photos of the door latches on our new fridge. For sourcing you could contact Dave at Sea Freeze, David Lehmann <david@seafreezeinc.com>

They are adjustable to keep the seal tight.

As I see it here the photos appear to be rotated 90 degrees. I tried to rotate them but they would not listen...

best, paul
1999 U320 40' 1200 watts on roof. 12cf AC/DC Cold plate fridge/freezer. VMS 240 CL Honda Element