Replacing fridge

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Replacing fridge

March 13, 2024, 11:51:58 pm

Installing a new counter depth fridge to replace my dometic rm7832
Am looking at a LG fridge with the same dimensions as the Samsung rf 18 which a lot have installed. Has any one seen these, installed this LG or know anything about it?? The LG pic is the one with the 2 freezer drawers compared to the one draw samsung

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Reply #1 – March 14, 2024, 08:01:33 am

No handles = more room to walk past

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Reply #2 – March 14, 2024, 08:59:26 am

Just curious: Is there supposed to be any advantage in having two freezer drawers? It seems (at least to me) that having the two drawer mechanisms would waste space and leave less useable freezer space.

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Reply #3 – March 14, 2024, 09:20:54 am

Not sure if the two drawers make a difference except to separate certain food! I just,personally like the look of the two drawers and the quality(in general) of LG. Both models have no handles

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Reply #4 – March 14, 2024, 09:26:15 am

Quote from: D.J. Osborn – March 14, 2024, 08:59:26 am

Just curious: Is there supposed to be any advantage in having two freezer drawers?

Ease of finding things, probably, since the depth something can get buried in is roughly half. Some models that have 2 separate drawers can program the upper drawer to be either fridge or freezer.

One downside in an RV is now you need another drawer lock device. Regarding those locks, drilling into doors generally voids the warranty on the fridge.

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Reply #5 – March 14, 2024, 01:51:19 pm

I have a Haier that looks identical to the two freezer drawer unit pictured on the left in your first post. No issues with performance, but if I was to do it again, I would get a unit with single swinging doors for both fridge & freezer. It makes locking mechanism integration much simpler. I am not a fan of the dual opening door on the fridge either. Fridge on top and freezer on bottom is definitely the way to go though. Just my experience.

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Reply #6 – March 14, 2024, 04:56:47 pm

Ok so that being said,does anyone have examples of "locks" to prevent opening while driving? I certainly would like to look at the commercial brands as well as the home made ones...

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Reply #7 – March 14, 2024, 06:51:18 pm

We use a patio-door latch like the one shown from Home Depot to secure the freezer on our Samsung RF-18. We use screws to attach it to the cabinet and VHB tape to attach it to the freezer door. We use a Velcro strap to secure the refrigerator doors but could also use another latch like the one shown. Works well!

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Reply #8 – March 14, 2024, 09:43:18 pm

I have this one. Works great.

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Everchill/324-000149.html

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Reply #9 – March 15, 2024, 12:26:05 am

Hi Jeff
Looks like you would require two them. One for each top door?

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Reply #10 – March 15, 2024, 07:20:31 am

Quote from: Peter – March 15, 2024, 12:26:05 am

Hi Jeff
Looks like you would require two them. One for each top door?

I've got a two door fridge, freezer up top, fridge below. It's mounted between the doors and locks both.

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Reply #11 – March 15, 2024, 12:18:03 pm

I made the one out of stainless steel the same as the one Jeff posted.

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Reply #12 – March 15, 2024, 01:11:43 pm

Peter
Do you by chance have pic of your fridge lock as well as the fridge you installed?
Update: this lock looks like it is for a single door fridge only not for an upper double door fridge, because it appears to use the holes used for the door if you were to switch sides with the door...correct?

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Reply #13 – March 15, 2024, 03:26:21 pm

It is for a single opening door and correct I used the holes that are already there. The advantage of
the singe opening door is when its open I don't have to walk around an open door to get something
out of the fridge.

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Reply #14 – March 15, 2024, 05:13:14 pm

We have a Samsung with the two top doors and bottom freezer divided into 2 sections. We use a 8x12 magnetic flexible plate that is designed for signs on cars. We put a pleasing contact paper over the white surface and have had zero problems with doors opening in transit. Coach is in the shop for a trans swap but will post a pic when we get it back.

Jerre

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Reply #15 – March 15, 2024, 07:17:18 pm

Quote from: DaBus – March 15, 2024, 05:13:14 pm

We have a Samsung with the two top doors and bottom freezer divided into 2 sections. We use a 8x12 magnetic flexible plate that is designed for signs on cars. We put a pleasing contact paper over the white surface and have had zero problems with doors opening in transit. Coach is in the shop for a trans swap but will post a pic when we get it back.

Jerre

Why is the transmission being swapped? Haven't seen any posts on the 4060 going bad.

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Reply #16 – March 15, 2024, 08:46:39 pm

I too am curious!

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Reply #17 – March 16, 2024, 08:34:40 am

Not to hijack this thread, see my comments in Techtalk thread on oil sensor.

Jerre

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Reply #18 – March 17, 2024, 09:32:22 am

Can anyone advise if the residential fridge I am installing will run off my coach batteries when driving, provided I have the inverter on? I currently only have two 8D batteries, (for some reason the PO only put two in instead of the three that will fit)

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Reply #19 – March 17, 2024, 09:35:28 am

Yes

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Reply #20 – March 21, 2024, 12:32:40 pm

Quote from: Peter – March 17, 2024, 09:32:22 am

Can anyone advise if the residential fridge I am installing will run off my coach batteries when driving, provided I have the inverter on? I currently only have two 8D batteries, (for some reason the PO only put two in instead of the three that will fit)

You will need to plug it into the inverted outlet. The default for the OEM fridge is to be plugged into a non-inverted outlet. There should be one of each behind the existing fridge (accessible from the exterior panel as well). The inverted circuit it's on is often labeled "ice maker".

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Reply #21 – March 21, 2024, 01:44:09 pm

Or you can add a stand alone pure sine wave inverter for a cleaner power source with less loss.
I have the fridge on a dedicated circuit that runs 24/7.

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Reply #22 – March 21, 2024, 03:42:41 pm

I added a stand alone dedicated victron 1000 inverter for my residential fridge. It's always on.

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Reply #23 – March 21, 2024, 04:51:00 pm

I have decided to go with the 2 drawer freezer LG fridge. I will post pics when installed as I am having a coach remodel shop here in Alberta do the work.
Do I need to tell the installer to leave or take out the insulation that was in for the OEM dometic rm 7833 fridge? And should the vent(s) be left open or plugged up?

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Reply #24 – March 21, 2024, 05:56:29 pm

I pulled all the insulation that was around the old fridge to help the new fridge vent better and
closed up the roof vent and the side vent I put insulation in the side vent and bought a hatch cover
for the hole. I went with the side hatch for the side vent as it would give me access to the back of the
fridge. As you will experience colder weather than me you would have a huge draft coming
beside the fridge. Residential fridges are designed to run on room temperature.

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