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joe_blow
Explorer
Apr 03, 2022

Dometic RM3862 models

Hi,

These refirgerator models are becoming obsolete and parts are a little tough to find. I replaced the bottom handle once and the top just broke. Luckily I was able to find one on amazon.

The bottom appears to be a unicorn nowadays and unless you want to pay 80.00 for the one guy whom has surplus, you're out of luck.

Has anyone retrofitted their fridge handles with an alternative that looks clean and is functional?

Any pics?

thanks
Joe
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  • Hap_Hazard's avatar
    Hap_Hazard
    Explorer
    Apr 04, 2022
    I just replaced one of my handles last week. Go to Dometic directly. They have two suppliers that will ship to you. The parts have been redesigned and appear cheaper than the old ones but they are Dometic direct replacements. I think I paid $34.00 total.
  • joe_blow's avatar
    joe_blow
    Explorer
    Apr 03, 2022
    I found the top but the bottom is out of stock everywhere, unless I want to pay 75.00, which I will not for a piece of plastic.



    I was looking into

    https://parco-inc.com/product/h21349-tension-ball-latch-with-mounting-brackets/

    This might be an alternative once the other lets go as well.
  • larry_cad's avatar
    larry_cad
    Explorer II
    Apr 03, 2022
    Along a similar line, I have my favorite hatchet and have changed the handle twice, and the head once. Probably easier and cheaper to get a new hatchet, but this one belonged to my dad!

    :B

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