| Installing a new refrigerator [message #300359] |
Mon, 09 May 2016 17:35  |
gibsongo
Messages: 116
Registered: October 2012
Location: Montreal West, Quebec, Ca...
Karma:
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Hello to all,
Largely dictated by pocketbook issues, the plan for my coach has always been to get it bulletproof from a mechanical perspective, and then worry about the interior at a later date when I have lived with the vehicle for a while. But one interior issue - the fridge - will need addressing sooner than later. The fridge in the coach is a 2-way 110 / 12 volt unit, which is useless for me since we do a lot of dry camping. The plan is to replace it with a 2-way 110v / propane unit - or a 3-way 110v / 12v / propane one. I'll probably stick with something the same size as the existing one - 5 cubic feet or so. With the kids grown and not very interested in accompanying us into the woods, this should be plenty big enough.
My question relates to the modifications to the body and roof that might be required. First, I gather that I will have to install a larger vent in the roof because operating with propane generates more heat than in 120v or 12v modes. Can anyone confirm this? Any suggestions of what to buy in terms of a roof vent and where to find it?
Second, my Class C had an access panel on the outside wall to allow the back of the fridge to be serviced without having to remove the whole unit. No such access panel on my GMC. Same basic questions here - presuming that this is necessary, what should I use as an access panel and where can find it?
I imagine lots of people have gone this route, and any warnings or bits of advice would be greatly appreciated. I must admit that the notion of cutting a hole in the drivers' side wall and enlarging the vent hole in the ceiling is fairly intimidating.
Thanks in advance for any/all feedback and help. Oh....if anyone knows of great deals on fridges in Eastern Canada or the north eastern US, do let me know...
Regards
Gordon Gibson
23' Norris Upfit
Now boasting a new Stuckey frame, quad bag rear suspension and Dave Lenzi upper control arms, knuckle.
Gordon Gibson
1976 23" Norris Upfit
Montreal West, Quebec, Canada
|
|
|
|
GMCforum
Search
Help
Register
Login
Home
