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fridge compartment [message #345304] Sun, 14 July 2019 17:28 Go to next message
kstockwell is currently offline  kstockwell   United States
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I'm contemplating fridge options. I've changed burners, added vent fans, reinsulated, cleaned the flue, put in a new regulator.. It just doesn't do well when it's over 85 degrees outside (got to 54 yesterday)

It's hard to read off the dimensions in the drawings that have been shared, what is the intrusion into the coach from the wheel liners shown in this attached photo?

Specifically, how far into the coach does the wheel well reach, how high off the ground is it? I'm looking at possible under counter/top open fridge (danfoss compressor) and I'm wondering if I can put it in sideways.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/member-galleries/p50431-img-0760.html

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/member-galleries/p50431-img-0760.html

thank you
kelly


1978 Kingsley Putney VT
Re: [GMCnet] fridge compartment [message #345307 is a reply to message #345304] Sun, 14 July 2019 18:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Henderson is currently offline  Ken Henderson   United States
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Kelly,

That looks just like where I put a Dometic 2652 some 20 years ago. All the
dimensions are here:

https://www.dometic.com/en-us/us/products/food-and-beverage/mobile-refrigeration/rv-refrigerators/dometic-americana-dm-2652-_-31177


Ken H.

On Sun, Jul 14, 2019 at 6:28 PM kelly stockwell via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:

> I'm contemplating fridge options. I've changed burners, added vent fans,
> reinsulated, cleaned the flue, put in a new regulator.. It just doesn't do
> well when it's over 85 degrees outside (got to 54 yesterday)
>
> It's hard to read off the dimensions in the drawings that have been
> shared, what is the intrusion into the coach from the wheel liners shown in
> this
> attached photo?
>
> Specifically, how far into the coach does the wheel well reach, how high
> off the ground is it? I'm looking at possible under counter/top open fridge
> (danfoss compressor) and I'm wondering if I can put it in sideways.
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/member-galleries/p50431-img-0760.html
>
>
>
> thank you
> kelly
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> Putney VT
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Re: [GMCnet] fridge compartment [message #345309 is a reply to message #345307] Sun, 14 July 2019 18:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
kstockwell is currently offline  kstockwell   United States
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Thank you, I can put the same thing in (my fridge is in now, compartment unmolested) but I'm thinking something other than the size of what's in there. Maybe the newer LP fridges are better than the old ones (my absorption fridge is at least 20 years old)

can I push closer to the wall, get one for a boat with a cutout at the bottom, etc. I'm looking for the measurements of the coach so I can think ahead before I tear anything out

Cheers
kelly



Ken Henderson wrote on Sun, 14 July 2019 19:21
Kelly,

That looks just like where I put a Dometic 2652 some 20 years ago. All the
dimensions are here:

https://www.dometic.com/en-us/us/products/food-and-beverage/mobile-refrigeration/rv-refrigerators/dometic-americana-dm-2652-_-31177


Ken H.

On Sun, Jul 14, 2019 at 6:28 PM kelly stockwell via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:

> I'm contemplating fridge options. I've changed burners, added vent fans,
> reinsulated, cleaned the flue, put in a new regulator.. It just doesn't do
> well when it's over 85 degrees outside (got to 54 yesterday)
>
> It's hard to read off the dimensions in the drawings that have been
> shared, what is the intrusion into the coach from the wheel liners shown in
> this
> attached photo?
>
> Specifically, how far into the coach does the wheel well reach, how high
> off the ground is it? I'm looking at possible under counter/top open fridge
> (danfoss compressor) and I'm wondering if I can put it in sideways.
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/member-galleries/p50431-img-0760.html
>
>
>
> thank you
> kelly
> --
> 1978 Kingsley
> Putney VT
>
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Re: [GMCnet] fridge compartment [message #345312 is a reply to message #345309] Sun, 14 July 2019 19:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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Kelly,
The more distance you have between the bottom opening and the top will
create a better draw of air.
Also the outer wall produces heat, so insulate it a little.
Also blank off the side openings as the air drawn through will be from the
outside ad ot from the inside.
We receive great review from the ladies as it cools well and not effected
by uneven parking.
We also have a low Delivered price o Norold units.

On Sun, Jul 14, 2019 at 4:52 PM kelly stockwell via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:

> Thank you, I can put the same thing in (my fridge is in now, compartment
> unmolested) but I'm thinking something other than the size of what's in
> there. Maybe the newer LP fridges are better than the old ones (my
> absorption fridge is at least 20 years old)
>
> can I push closer to the wall, get one for a boat with a cutout at the
> bottom, etc. I'm looking for the measurements of the coach so I can think
> ahead before I tear anything out
>
> Cheers
> kelly
>
>
>
> Ken Henderson wrote on Sun, 14 July 2019 19:21
>> Kelly,
>>
>> That looks just like where I put a Dometic 2652 some 20 years ago. All
> the
>> dimensions are here:
>>
>>
> https://www.dometic.com/en-us/us/products/food-and-beverage/mobile-refrigeration/rv-refrigerators/dometic-americana-dm-2652-_-31177
>>
>>
>> Ken H.
>>
>> On Sun, Jul 14, 2019 at 6:28 PM kelly stockwell via Gmclist > gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>> I'm contemplating fridge options. I've changed burners, added vent
> fans,
>>> reinsulated, cleaned the flue, put in a new regulator.. It just
> doesn't do
>>> well when it's over 85 degrees outside (got to 54 yesterday)
>>>
>>> It's hard to read off the dimensions in the drawings that have been
>>> shared, what is the intrusion into the coach from the wheel liners
> shown in
>>> this
>>> attached photo?
>>>
>>> Specifically, how far into the coach does the wheel well reach, how
> high
>>> off the ground is it? I'm looking at possible under counter/top open
> fridge
>>> (danfoss compressor) and I'm wondering if I can put it in sideways.
>>>
>>>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/member-galleries/p50431-img-0760.html
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> thank you
>>> kelly
>>> --
>>> 1978 Kingsley
>>> Putney VT
>>>
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Re: fridge compartment [message #345316 is a reply to message #345304] Sun, 14 July 2019 19:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
kstockwell is currently offline  kstockwell   United States
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This is all good information, but I'm interested in a smaller fridge not like what I have, one that's 12V/110v only, danfoss compressor- Isotherm or similar.

What I want is to know what the intrusion of the wheel well is into the coach. Does anyone have those measurements?
How far into the coach does the wheel well go
How tall is it

thank you
kelly


1978 Kingsley Putney VT

[Updated on: Sun, 14 July 2019 19:48]

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Re: fridge compartment [message #345318 is a reply to message #345316] Sun, 14 July 2019 20:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
C Boyd is currently offline  C Boyd   United States
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Sir: if you have a side wet bath you should be able to open the bath cabinet rear drawer and see the top of the wheel well and measure it from wall and to bath floor then add the height of bath floor to coach floor.







kstockwell wrote on Sun, 14 July 2019 20:44
This is all good information, but I'm interested in a smaller fridge not like what I have, one that's 12V/110v only, danfoss compressor- Isotherm or similar.

What I want is to know what the intrusion of the wheel well is into the coach. Does anyone have those measurements?
How far into the coach does the wheel well go
How tall is it

thank you
kelly


C. Boyd
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East Tennessee
Re: fridge compartment [message #345320 is a reply to message #345318] Sun, 14 July 2019 20:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
C Boyd is currently offline  C Boyd   United States
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This is the one we put in our Crestmont.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVXE154/ref=dra_a_rv_ff_fx_xx_P2000_1000?tag=dradisplay-20&ascsubtag=3a9639fb8b9b7225bf95af8c949fe965_S


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Re: fridge compartment [message #345328 is a reply to message #345318] Mon, 15 July 2019 06:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
kstockwell is currently offline  kstockwell   United States
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You're right.
I had it out earlier this year too... Someone built a make shift box on the right side of my wet bath module. It was a PIA to get it out and in, and I never thought to do that measurement...

Did you put the fridge you shared in the same spot as the original? And can you share a picture? the is the kind of thing I'm looking at.


C Boyd wrote on Sun, 14 July 2019 21:12
Sir: if you have a side wet bath you should be able to open the bath cabinet rear drawer and see the top of the wheel well and measure it from wall and to bath floor then add the height of bath floor to coach floor.







kstockwell wrote on Sun, 14 July 2019 20:44
This is all good information, but I'm interested in a smaller fridge not like what I have, one that's 12V/110v only, danfoss compressor- Isotherm or similar.

What I want is to know what the intrusion of the wheel well is into the coach. Does anyone have those measurements?
How far into the coach does the wheel well go
How tall is it

thank you
kelly


1978 Kingsley Putney VT

[Updated on: Mon, 15 July 2019 07:00]

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Re: fridge compartment [message #345340 is a reply to message #345304] Mon, 15 July 2019 09:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Try this one:
Norcold DEF788S
12v or 110, compressor style, draws about 8 - 10 Amps DC.

--johnny


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Re: [GMCnet] fridge compartment [message #345341 is a reply to message #345340] Mon, 15 July 2019 09:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Vitrifrigo (Italian) approximately 7 cu. ft. Separate fridge and freezer compartments.

4A on 12VDC when Danfoss compressor running.

Works on 12 or 24 VDC OR 120VAC automatic changeover when shorepower absent.

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Try this one:
Norcold DEF788S
12v or 110, compressor style, draws about 8 - 10 Amps DC.

--johnny

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Re: fridge compartment [message #345346 is a reply to message #345328] Mon, 15 July 2019 12:08 Go to previous message
C Boyd is currently offline  C Boyd   United States
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Yes it is in stock location but it is in the Crestmont with a rear bath.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/grape-solar-refridgerator/p61534-img-05122.html





kstockwell wrote on Mon, 15 July 2019 07:59
You're right.
I had it out earlier this year too... Someone built a make shift box on the right side of my wet bath module. It was a PIA to get it out and in, and I never thought to do that measurement...

Did you put the fridge you shared in the same spot as the original? And can you share a picture? the is the kind of thing I'm looking at.


C Boyd wrote on Sun, 14 July 2019 21:12
Sir: if you have a side wet bath you should be able to open the bath cabinet rear drawer and see the top of the wheel well and measure it from wall and to bath floor then add the height of bath floor to coach floor.







kstockwell wrote on Sun, 14 July 2019 20:44
This is all good information, but I'm interested in a smaller fridge not like what I have, one that's 12V/110v only, danfoss compressor- Isotherm or similar.

What I want is to know what the intrusion of the wheel well is into the coach. Does anyone have those measurements?
How far into the coach does the wheel well go
How tall is it

thank you
kelly


C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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