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Will Icemaker freezer still work with internal icemaker assembly removed?

Have been using standalone Uline icemaker for extra freezer space when plugged into shore power, is great use of this component since we rarely use it for icemaking.  A lot of freezer space is wasted with the internal icemaker assembly not being used anymore.

Question is, anyone know if the internal icemaker assembly can be removed and still keep this great small freezer operational?   

We are wintering in Casa Grande and can use the extra freezer space with an occasional bag of ice brought in when wanted.

Thanks--Ralph & Sandy

Lovin' our perfect 96  U295!
Ralph & Sandy
Full Time RVers  June 2015
'01 320 Single Slide 40'  450 Cummins--Turtle
24' Haulmark Race Trailer
Full Time Driver & Part Time Flat Toad-- '16 Fusion Hybrid

Re: Will Icemaker freezer still work with internal icemaker assembly removed?

Reply #1 –
Ralph,

You can carefully remove the ice mold that is imbedded in a heat transfer mastic on the cold plate of the U-Line or even Dometic freezer compartment.  As long as you do not put a hole in the cold plate removing the mold, you are good to go.
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
Aqua Hot Service Houston and Southeast Texas

Re: Will Icemaker freezer still work with internal icemaker assembly removed?

Reply #2 –
Icemaker is a completely separate part from freezer compressor and coils and it can be removed as one unit.

BTW we removed our ULIne, had a wood door made and found the very large space gave us wonderful kitchen storage. We now make ice cubes with 8 single covered trays in our electric fridge's freezer.

Re: Will Icemaker freezer still work with internal icemaker assembly removed?

Reply #3 –

Thanks Rudy And Barry--found instructions online at Uline for removing icemaker assembly. 

Since it is all still working, am in no hurry to tear it apart.

Just realized--Today is our 2nd anniversary with this amazing Foretravel.  We have had a blast already and just really learning our way around most of it without causing much fear or panic.  Sandy can't believe what a great way to travel this is.

Appreciate all the great info at Beamalarm too Barry, always helpful. 

--R&S from AZ

Ralph & Sandy
Full Time RVers  June 2015
'01 320 Single Slide 40'  450 Cummins--Turtle
24' Haulmark Race Trailer
Full Time Driver & Part Time Flat Toad-- '16 Fusion Hybrid

Re: Will Icemaker freezer still work with internal icemaker assembly removed?

Reply #4 –
BTW, we removed a perfectly working ULine to get the storage space. Gave it to a friend years ago.

Re: Will Icemaker freezer still work with internal icemaker assembly removed?

Reply #5 –
It is funny, the one think I miss from my past two coaches is the Uline. I loved having it in the coach.
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: Will Icemaker freezer still work with internal icemaker assembly removed?

Reply #6 –
If you remove the ice maker assembly from the unit, be sure to disable the water solenoid found under the from lower cover.  I would plug that water line.
Current coach 1996 U320 40'
Previous coach, 1990 36' U280

Re: Will Icemaker freezer still work with internal icemaker assembly removed?

Reply #7 –
I just disconnected the water line from the ice maker and from under the kitchen sink.  I don't worry about winterizing it any more and we just use the ice maker as a freezer.  I did not remove the ice maker ass'y and we have ample room for our needs.  Have a great day  ----  Fritz
Fritz & Kathy Johnson
1991 36'