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[GMCnet] Dometic back in the compressor fridge business? [message #319114]

Fri, 16 June 2017 12:38

Steve Jess

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I found this today:

http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/dometic-americana-dmc-refrigerators-with-compressor-cooling-6-cu-ft-right-hinge/88497

Dometic hasn't offered compressor-based fridges since the factory that made their Tundra line burned down a few years ago. This model appears to be brand new. In fact the only place I can find any reference to it is on the Camping World web site. Camping World doesn't even list a model number, or many specs, like freezer size, etc.

The price, $1142, looks good. Of course, that's still twice the cost of the 7.4 cubic foot Avanti that (just barely) fits in a GMC.

[http://images.campingworld.com/is/image/CWI/8000/88496-99n-refrigerator.jpg]

Dometic Americana DMC Refrigerators with Compressor Cooling 6 cu. ft. Right Hinge
www.campingworld.com
The power of compressor cooling in Dometic’s most popular RV refrigerator!

Steve Jess - Tucson, AZ
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Re: [GMCnet] Dometic back in the compressor fridge business? [message #319116 is a reply to message #319114]

Fri, 16 June 2017 13:27

Bierman

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Hey Steve does the avanti run off of 12v also?

Thanks
Bierman

Member, GMCI, Sunshine Statesman and Dixielanders 26' 1978 Eleganza II, new(rebuilt by Sirum) 403, Lenzi hubs and knuckles, front end by Ferrara

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Re: [GMCnet] Dometic back in the compressor fridge business? [message #319119 is a reply to message #319116]

Fri, 16 June 2017 13:56

mghamms

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And I just replaced my leaky old absorbsion refer last year.
Damn.

1977 Kingsley 455 as stock as it gets except lots of Ragusa parts

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Re: [GMCnet] Dometic back in the compressor fridge business? [message #319122 is a reply to message #319114]

Fri, 16 June 2017 14:53

RF_Burns

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I have an Avanti fridge. No it does not run off 12 volts directly, it requires an Inverter. I use a 1500W pure sine wave Samlex inverter. It takes about 600w to start and about 80w to run measured on the DC side of the inverter.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6634-all-electric-fridge-by-avanti.html

Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
1 ton front end
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Re: [GMCnet] Dometic back in the compressor fridge business? [message #319125 is a reply to message #319122]

Fri, 16 June 2017 16:10

Steve Jess

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How do you like the Avanti, Bruce?

Steve Jess - Tucson, AZ
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I have an Avanti fridge. No it does not run off 12 volts directly, it requires an Inverter. I use a 1500W pure sine wave Samlex inverter. It takes
about 600w to start and about 80w to run measured on the DC side of the inverter.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6634-all-electric-fridge-by-avanti.html
All electric fridge by Avanti - GMC motorhome
www.gmcmhphotos.com
Replaced my dead Norcold with a 7.5Cft apartment fridge

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http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
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Murray's looking spiffy
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New wheel flares, Ramco mirrors and square headlights!

My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that

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Re: [GMCnet] Dometic back in the compressor fridge business? [message #319134 is a reply to message #319125]

Fri, 16 June 2017 20:12

Matt Colie

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I hate to disagree here (not really), but we looked at Avanti. They are a third to a quarter of the cost.
Yes, they need an inverter.
50$ (40 if you catch the 25% chit) at Hazard Fright for a modified square wave that runs motors (like compressors) just find.
Maybe a little warmer, but not 300$ warmer.
Been running a tiny two door Frigidaire this way for years now.
I do carry a spare inverter as the fans get noisy and quit.

Matt

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Re: [GMCnet] Dometic back in the compressor fridge business? [message #319139 is a reply to message #319114]

Fri, 16 June 2017 20:55

RF_Burns

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we like the Avanti. I just could not bring myself to spend 3 to 4 times as much for a RV model. We rarely boondock so the power requirements has not been a big issue. The unit cools quickly if the coach has not been used for a couple weeks. lots of cooling power for beer , pop and wine.

To Matt, while the modified since wave may run the compressor, the motor noise is higher. buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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Re: [GMCnet] Dometic back in the compressor fridge business? [message #319140 is a reply to message #319114]

Fri, 16 June 2017 21:15

WCB75

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The Dometic DMC runs 12 & 110v... 6 and 8 cu ft..
same size as the 6 and 8s lp models today..

And unlike the Avanti, it's designed for the rv movement and travel..

Bill and Mary Kay Boeyen 76 23' Birchaven 455 Tampa, Florida

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Re: [GMCnet] Dometic back in the compressor fridge business? [message #319176 is a reply to message #319140]

Sat, 17 June 2017 16:53

SpookyEng

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I wonder why it is so hard to find info on it? I would definitely replace my absorption fridge with a 12v capable compressor that would fit. 110 only is not an option as we frequently boondock.

JD Lisenby- USAF Ret 1978 Royale-455 MacDash, Manny Tranny, FI-tech, 3.70 etc etc Navarre, FL

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Re: [GMCnet] Dometic back in the compressor fridge business? [message #319187 is a reply to message #319176]

Sat, 17 June 2017 18:28

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I have an 8 cu. ft. Vitrifrigo I took out my totalled (ice storm) cabin cruiser that I can put in the GMC SOMEDAY!
It has a 24/12V compressor and runs on 120 AC (if available) from a 12V power supply. About 4 or 5 Amps when compressor is running.

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I wonder why it is so hard to find info on it? I would definitely replace my absorption fridge with a 12v capable compressor that would fit. 110 only
is not an option as we frequently boondocks.
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Re: [GMCnet] Dometic back in the compressor fridge business? [message #319275 is a reply to message #319114]

Mon, 19 June 2017 00:54

Steve Jess

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Speak of the devil... Anybody in phoenix need a fridge?

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/app/6182721529.html

Steve Jess - Tucson, AZ
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Subject: [GMCnet] Dometic back in the compressor fridge business?

I found this today:

http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/dometic-americana-dmc-refrigerators-with-compressor-cooling-6-cu-ft-right-hinge/88497

Dometic hasn't offered compressor-based fridges since the factory that made their Tundra line burned down a few years ago. This model appears to be brand new. In fact the only place I can find any reference to it is on the Camping World web site. Camping World doesn't even list a model number, or many specs, like freezer size, etc.

The price, $1142, looks good. Of course, that's still twice the cost of the 7.4 cubic foot Avanti that (just barely) fits in a GMC.

[http://images.campingworld.com/is/image/CWI/8000/88496-99n-refrigerator.jpg]

Dometic Americana DMC Refrigerators with Compressor Cooling 6 cu. ft. Right Hinge
www.campingworld.com
The power of compressor cooling in Dometic’s most popular RV refrigerator!

Steve Jess - Tucson, AZ
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