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- Fleetwood_CouplExplorerThey removed the window over the dinete.
- allbrandautoExplorerI have a Fleetwood bounder my door opening is 24 1/2 inche installed a Samsung 18.9 fridge when you remove the doors its 24 3/8 went thru works great
- jvanickExplorer
Fleetwood Couple wrote:
Just a update, got the new fridge installed and I think it looks great. Will try and post before and after pictures. The model i went with was a GE model GTE16GSHSS. It required very little modification to be done to the existing opening,(removal of about half inch on the top) total cost for fridge and install labor was $2000. More than i wanted to spend but was on the road and didn't have the extra bodies to help DIY. Verified it runs on the existing inverter (when plugged into the correct outlet)
Edit: wanted to add that the fridge is the best energy star rated on that I could find that would fit (344 kwh), if that is a concern for others. the inside is so much bigger than the original! It was more narrow than the existing fridge, so some matching trim was lucky found in the old stash the RV center had. A gap is necessary for proper ventilation, so that its a good thing. I am so glad I wont be having to defrost the freezer every 6 weeks! and if I want I can have ice-cream in there that will be hard and not soft. So far I am a happy camper..Pics below
Thanks for all the tips and responses I got.
How'd they bring it into your coach?
I have a 2001 Bounder 34D that I'd like to do the same to, but not sure how I'd get it in through the door...
did you remove a window? - mcheroExplorerLet us know how it does on the electrical side. Thanks for the post/pics!
- Mr_Mark1ExplorerVery nice!
Safe travels,
MM. - Fleetwood_CouplExplorer
- Fleetwood_CouplExplorer
- Fleetwood_CouplExplorerJust a update, got the new fridge installed and I think it looks great. Will try and post before and after pictures. The model i went with was a GE model GTE16GSHSS. It required very little modification to be done to the existing opening,(removal of about half inch on the top) total cost for fridge and install labor was $2000. More than i wanted to spend but was on the road and didn't have the extra bodies to help DIY. Verified it runs on the existing inverter (when plugged into the correct outlet)
Edit: wanted to add that the fridge is the best energy star rated on that I could find that would fit (344 kwh), if that is a concern for others. the inside is so much bigger than the original! It was more narrow than the existing fridge, so some matching trim was lucky found in the old stash the RV center had. A gap is necessary for proper ventilation, so that its a good thing. I am so glad I wont be having to defrost the freezer every 6 weeks! and if I want I can have ice-cream in there that will be hard and not soft. So far I am a happy camper..Pics below
Thanks for all the tips and responses I got. - doc_brownExplorerI installed a Frigidaire Gallery. Not fancy, two doors, but it was cheap and it fit perfectly. One of my best modifications.
- CA_TravelerExplorer III
Fleetwood Couple wrote:
PSW should not be a issue and most modern res refers have low power usage.
How do I find out if the new fridge will run on the existing PSW inverter? The one I have picked out is a GE model.
You may have to add wiring from the inverter. Boondocking, battery capacity and charging may be a concern.
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