UPDATE on page 2 after two month trip this summer.See below for rotated pictures by Executive and the start of the install.

For power I created a separate system by adding four AGM batteries (we boondock often) and separate transfer switch, 1000W PSW Inverter, and a seperate 100 Amp charger at the rear of the MH. Found a sealed area on the side of the engine compartment that I was able to get into and put the three power items inside it. I'm using the block heater outlet as my shore power supply and I had to run a 120V line under the MH up to the basement bay under the refer. Getting it to the refer was easy as there are all kinds of wires in this area as you can see. Also you can see the two 110V outlets (one from my MSW inverter) that powered the 1200, which will be my backup if something goes wrong with my new system or when snowbirding on shore power.I hate to admit how many hour I spent making platforms to hold the batteries, even having to take out my back up lights to make room for two of them and then sealing the holes from the lights and putting new lights on the outside.Added a volt/amp meter so I can keep track of the new system which is accessed through the trap door in the floor for the engine. Two of the new batteries are at the bottom of the picture and you can see the inverter in the unused area I found under the floor.

That was quite a project. Good job.

Ivylog wrote:I bought a Whirlpool WRT771RWYB 21 cu ft refer as I hoped it was short enough to fit in the hole of my NoCold 1200. Cutting out the board at the top that holds the 1200 in still left me 1/2" short on the needed height of 65 1/2". The DW did not want to give up the large drawer under the 1200... So I cut out the 3/4" plywood floor and put in side rails for the edge of the refer to sit on. Sorry but I do not know how to rotae pictures on my Iphone. Filled in the bottom with 2 pieces of 1/2" foil faced insulation that I had behind the 1200. Added four steel angle brackets at the front cross piece to help hold the weight of the refer that cantilevers 6" out from it. Not shown in this picture.I've had my 1200 out so many times it's something I do by myself using a platform to slide it out on to and then I can slide it to the floor and then walk it out of the way or in this case, up front. Was able to get the 1200 out the side window without the four doors on and putting two boards over the coils/fins so I could slide it out on it's back. Used the 3/4' scrap plywood on top of the steering wheel to help slide it out. With some help from my John Deere skid steer I was able to get it out by myself.Getting the new on in took some help from the DW to get it to slide in without hurting the driver's chair. Getting it into the hole took some effort as it's a tight fit, but we got it to go.Without the passenger's side LR slide out the bottom door will not open all the way. The driver's side slide comes in the same amount as this new refer stick into the hallway so other than the door not opening all the way when traveling, I'm happy with how it's turned out and I did not have to modify the drawer under it.Welcome to the "Formerly known as Norcold Owner's Club"...Dennis

Installing a residential refer...DIY...UPDATE 11/16

big_jim_2
Explorer II
Nov 06, 2016
Our Norcold 1200 is 13 years old when came home two months ago the freezer was at -1 and the frig. was 36. My LG in our home is 4 years old and has been so bad we are replacing it this week. Would I replace my Norcold with a residential NO WAY!!!
usersmanual
Explorer
Nov 06, 2016
DSDP Don wrote:
Three Norcolds in 11 years is nothing special. They usually take 5-6 years before they go tits up. I always laugh when someone tells how great their Norcold worked. I guess the other 100000 people were just making up the story about how poorly they cooled, caught fire and broke down!!!!

Even if they made a Norcold dual fill that worked perfectly, they still can't match the performance of a residential refer, unless you don't mind your food being luke warm.

why is it when someone hates a product like you do they feel its their right to disparage people whom have no dislikes about the same product? I too laugh at people like you.If you dislike something then everyone should?? FO and YES my Norcold of 7 years worked great and cooled as good as my current res fridge
DSDP_Don
Explorer
Nov 06, 2016
Three Norcolds in 11 years is nothing special. They usually take 5-6 years before they go tits up. I always laugh when someone tells how great their Norcold worked. I guess the other 100000 people were just making up the story about how poorly they cooled, caught fire and broke down!!!!

Even if they made a Norcold dual fill that worked perfectly, they still can't match the performance of a residential refer, unless you don't mind your food being luke warm.
usersmanual
Explorer
Nov 06, 2016
I went to a 18 cu ft fridedaire only because I wanted a larger fridge
I have owned 3 norcold 1200/10 series over 11 years and all always worked 100% and flawless so to each for their own reasons
Ivylog
Explorer III
Nov 06, 2016
Update: After a two month trip out west this summer boondocking aprox half the time I would recommend two batteries to power it as my house batteries need charging every 24 hours. It took close to 48 hours before I would have to charge the refer batteries which means the duty cycle is less than 40 percent. I would let the ice maker harvest ice when on shore or generator power... not inverter.

It's very nice to not have to constantly monitor the refer temps like I had to do with my NoCold 1200.:B I did have to glue the child safety locks on better than just the peal and stick that came on them.
Ivylog
Explorer III
Jul 18, 2016
Twofold, makes it easier for me to find the original post under Class A projects when residential comes up as I have several DIY projects posted and I often get follow up questions (some PMs) and before answering I often have to look at this post for the answer as unlike you'll they did not read to the end of the post or I have forgotten some of the details.
Thanks for reading to the end and I should probably add that two batteries just for the refer should be enough even if you are into boondocking.
gmctoyman
Explorer
Jul 18, 2016
Cause ?
JoeH
Explorer III
Jul 18, 2016
TNGW1500SE wrote:
Ivylog wrote:
Making it move to the top of Class A posts.

Why?

Yeah-- why ??
TNGW1500SE
Explorer
Jul 17, 2016
Ivylog wrote:
Making it move to the top of Class A posts.

Why?
Ivylog
Explorer III
Jul 17, 2016
Making it move to the top of Class A posts.

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