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Re: Replacing Ice Maker Water Line (Split from "Ice bucket for Dometic needed"

First thanks to Tim for ice bucket and George for photos , I fitted ice bucket and dropped metal arm hoping for ice , nothing , took outside cover off to find control unit disconnected and bottom connection broken .
Now heading to local hardware for advice on fittings , anyone else been down this path ? 
Jimmy
2003 U295 3620

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Better picture
Jimmy
2003 U295 3620

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Jimmy,

I wouldn't need any more excuse than where you are at to switch to a residential refrigerator.....Good luck getting the ice maker going!
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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The water line that either Dometic or FOT use for the ice maker is for shit!  It turns brittle and also on our coach, they had it right next to the burner so it would burn a hole in the line!  Our line runs from the passenger side kitchen, under the coach and back up into the fridge opening on the driver side.  Tough to run a new line, but I want a new copper line run.  We have modified ours so that it doesn't rub against the burner.

You should be able to fin fittings at Lowes.  We had to replace the fittings and I do think we found everything at Lowes.
Tom & Bill

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Think you could be right , just stripped back the black plastic sheath to find the plastic pipe from valve to freezer ice box is crumbling , only solution would be fridge out to replace the line !!!!!
Jimmy
2003 U295 3620

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Tom
How did you replace line, any photos or tips
Jimmy
2003 U295 3620

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Our line was bad from the kitchen to the valve, not from the valve to the ice maker.  We had enough extra line that we could remove the section with the leak and reattach the fitting.  But I think the next fix will require a new line. 

I think you are correct, the fridge would need to be pulled.  And I agree with Tim, if pulling the fridge, might consider going residential! 
Tom & Bill

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Quote from: Jimmyjnr –
Tom
How did you replace line, any photos or tips

I'm not Tom, but Mike McFall has some great photos of how MOT does it

Mike and Pat's Travels: We are still at NACOGDOCHES..

After seeing those photos, we paid MOT to do ours back in 2010.  Neither one of us is limber enough to fit behind the fridge.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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We also paid MOT to replace the line to the ice maker when we bought this coach in 2010.  The previous owner had just disconnected.  Chester and another fellow at MOT did the job of replacing the line.  I think this is one of their specialities, because he is the littlest, skinniest guy in the shop (not Chester)!  They pull the fridge out just far enough for the little guy to get behind there and he does all the connections.  The job was surely not going to be done by me!!
Carol & Jeff Savournin
Usta have a '93 U225 36', Usta have a '95 U320 40', Usta have a '02 U320 40'
Usta have a 2006 Born Free, Usta have a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser
Usta have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4dr
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."  Steve Jobs

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Wow  , just looked at the photos can't imagine how he got in or out .
What's involved in moving the fridge forward ??
Jimmy
2003 U295 3620

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Jeez, making me love my residential more by the minute!
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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I have crawled behind quite a few dometic and norcold refers to replace the lin from the valve to the icemaker on the back of the refer and yes it is rather tight in there, but can be done
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

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What's involved in moving the fridge forward ??
Jimmy
2003 U295 3620

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There are screws on the inside that hold the refer in place that have to be removed and there are screws at the rear to remove and disconnect the electric and gas line and water line and then slide it forward into the coach. You can make a stand that is the same height as the mounting hight of the refer and slide it onto that if not able to get to it from the outside by crawling through the access panel
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

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Do you disconnect gas / electric if just moving forward to crawl up back ??
Jimmy
2003 U295 3620

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Yes.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

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So I need a small contortionist who is good with electric and gas
Jimmy
2003 U295 3620

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Quote from: Jimmyjnr –
Tom
How did you replace line, any photos or tips
Since I could not fit climbing up inside the rear of the refer, I replaced it going thru the vent in the top moving the refer slightly forward to reach in. It helps to have a friend with long arms. 8)
Photos of the process:
Dometic NDR-1492 ice maker leak repair - Dometic NDR-1492 ice maker leak repair
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

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Great write-up Barry , how long did it take and where did you get the replacement water line . Now looking for small flexible friend with long arms
Jimmy
2003 U295 3620

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Quote from: Jimmyjnr –
Great write-up Barry , how long did it take and where did you get the replacement water line . Now looking for small flexible friend with long arms
It has been awhile but I think I got it from Dometic.
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

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How long did it take you and friend to complete the whole job
Jimmy
2003 U295 3620

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Quote from: Jimmyjnr –
How long did it take you and friend to complete the whole job
Again I am guessing about 2 - 3 hours.
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

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Quote from: Jimmyjnr –
Great write-up Barry , how long did it take and where did you get the replacement water line . Now looking for small flexible friend with long arms

When I did mine, I just went to the hardware store and bought the same size plastic tubing. The original line lasted four years, so far my replacement is going strong on six years.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

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Our water line "rotted" out with in a year after purchasing the coach. It was previously patched and when we first tried the ice maker, we had water on the floor. Replace the line with a ice maker water hose from Home tDepot. Yes, we moved the Dometic out and my wife crawled behind, one boob at a time.
About 2 years later, the compressor quit. I could replace the compressor, but couldn't find any one to recharge the system.
So, I removed the ice maker and replaced it with a shelf and 4 ice trays. That works, almost. Bag ice helps.

Just purchased a counter top ice maker and we'll see how well that keeps up.

The next bit of trouble, (it quite working on propane on this trip home),  the Dometic could be history.
Dick & Sue
'99 U320, 36'
2015 F150 4x4 Supercrew
M & G with brakeaway system
Blue Ox Avail 10,000# tow bar
Grosse Ile, Mi.

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My icemaker in the refrig also leaked but I just cut the water to it off under the sink and purchased a small counter top Ice maker from Compact Appliance on line about $150.00.  It makes more ice than needed and I can bring to home and use there also.  Anytime I am leaving on a trip I make ice and place in freezer.  Always lots of ice.  DAN
Dan & Shirley Stansel
2002 U295 4020 AGDS Build#6054
Towing Buick Enclave & M &  G Braking
Emerald Bay, Lake Palestine, Texas
MC# 16650