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Dometic Refrigerator [Questions about converting to residential]

We have a 2003 U320 and are thinking of replacing the refrigerator (NDR1492) with a residential unit. We don't boondock. Has anyone replaced their fridge? What model number did you use?
Charlie and Mernie Matthews
2003 U320
2020 Chevy Equinox
18918

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Reply #1 –
You might want to look through the Renovations board.  I haven't seen any recent remodels, but past ones for NDR1492 replacements were usually Samsung French door counter-depth units.  There are quite a few, with the work generally done by FOT or MOT.  Ours was done by FOT.

If you have Intellitec lighting controls below the fridge (an option in 2003), it's a much more involved remodel since those have to be relocated.
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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Reply #2 –
There's quit a few members that have done that conversion themselves and have posted their project.
  Use the "search function at the top right of page to find them.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Dometic Refrigerator [Questions about converting to residential]

Reply #3 –
We did the Samsung 18- no handles- extra room to pass by it

Re: Dometic Refrigerator [Questions about converting to residential]

Reply #4 –
Most "counter depth" fridge's will work.  Mine's a Samsung 18HFENBSR...4 years full timing (50/50 off grid) now and never a second of regret.
2001 4010 U320 build #5865 "Bluto-d-Bus" since 09/18
2006 Honda Element ESP Toad
Full timing since 2016 in Western MT
Copilot: Sitka
1975 GMC 260 Avion: sold

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Reply #5 –
I installed a Samsung RF18 in our U320 back in 2018 and we remain extremely pleased with it.
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

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Reply #6 –
I converted ours to 12 volt with the kit from JCPENNEY Refrigeration, works great and no making it fit issues
Carl and Fran Isner
'04 U295 36'
Ford Ranger Toad

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Reply #7 –
You might find this thread helpful:
Replacing Dometic NDR-1492-BSIMHF refrigerator with Electric unit
1998 36 foot U270 Build No. 5328 WTFE, 900 watts solar, Victron controller, B2B, bat monitor, 600 AMPH lithium with 2018 Chevy Colorado toad, SKP #110239, Motorcade #17781, 2021 Escape 17B for when Coach is broken down and campsites are too small, retired and full-timer since Dec. 2020. Part of RV family since 1963.

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Reply #8 –
I put in a 13 cubit ft. Frigidaire which works great and it is the perfect size for us and built an
8 inch pantry beside the fridge which now that we have it I couldn't see how we could be
without it.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

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Reply #9 –
I put in a Heier 15 cu ft counter depth residential fridge after seeing one in a friends toy hauler RV.  Love it.  The only downside in my opinion is not having the positive lock on the fridge and freezer doors.  If I was to do it over, I would find a unit that didn't have sliding freezer sections.  I prefer bottom freezer, but wish it was a hinged door. 

This is the unit I bought, I paid $500 for a used, like new unit off of craigslist from someone moving out of an apartment.

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