RVTORESIDENTIAL FRIDGE ?

Oasisbob wrote:
I believe going to a residential fridge is a bad choice for the following
Lowers resale value
Not for us. We would pay more for a unit with a residential refrigerator over one with an absorption type
usually requires cabinet mods
Our coach came with one, no mods necessary, however, many times a small residential refrigerator will fit with minimal changes.
How do you keep the door closed while driving?
Simple velcro strap. Same one we used on our old Norcold...
How do ou power this during boon docking or driving?
We don't power it while driving. It starts the morning at a nice, cold, 34 degrees in the refrigerator and -10 in the freezer. Will hold up all day with no power. If I had to, I could run the generator or use the inverter to power it.
Still it does seem a whole lot cheaper in the short run. I notice many folks doing this. I totally admit I may not be understanding. What am I missing here?
What you are missing is the good reliability track record of residential refrigerators. The excellent cooling day after day, regardless of ambient temperature. The, usually, better more efficient use of space. The lack of need for LP (how many refrigerator fires do you hear about in homes caused by the refrigerator?) and not having to worry about whether the LP refrigerator is running when fueling...
There are many more reasons, from styling and interior features (lots of bins and drawers, milk and juices in the door) to ice (crushed and cubed) and chilled water in the outside door panel. How haveyou all dealt with my above concerns?

There are many folks that will swear by their absorption refrigerators...we don't. Won't ever go back to them. And cost? The residential refrigerators, depending on the features, are not cheaper. The one in my coach is identical to the one we just put in our remodeled kitchen in the sticks and bricks; $3299 on sale.