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Dometic RM7130 Refrigerator Handles

Ok I know this has been talked about for quite a few years now but here goes. I have two broken handles that I would like to replace. If anyone has an old fridge that I can salvage them from I would pay nicely for them? I like keeping things original or at least looks like its original. Has someone come up with a good replacement handle that works well?
Brad & Laurie

Re: Dometic RM7130 Refrigerator Handles

Reply #1 –
Check with any nearby RV repair facilities-- very likely there are many dead absorption refrigerators replaced every year.
Brett Wolfe
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I wanted to let everyone know I found a solution to the refrigerator handles on my Dometic RM7130. A coworker was nice enough to draw up new handles and I was able to 3D print complete handle replacements. We modified the construction a little, but they still look like the ones from the factory. The new handles have a built-in spring, and the pivots are 8-32 cap screws counter bored, so they are flush or slightly lower than the bracket. I checked a beta version, and it functions perfectly. I am having hi trim down the pull handle as its way to long. That will make them exactly like the factory handles. Picture is of the beta version. We will print the new ones this week.
Brad & Laurie

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New pair of Dometic RM7130 handles ready for installation. I will report back when I install them.
Brad & Laurie

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Perfect fit on the new handles. Just need to work out the spring tension. The spring back seems weak, so I am working on making it stronger.
Brad & Laurie