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Explorer

Jun 09, 2019

Refrigerator Change in a Class A Gasser

OK, we are discussing changing out our Dometic 2862 for an all electric. One option is the guy who does the conversion in Indiana (JC Refeigeration I believe) and I spoke with him. $750 for him to do it. I just need to get the MH to him. Wife does not like that idea, and wants a new unit. So we've been looking at residential units, and there are a few out there - BUT - folks in the last 2 campgrounds have warned us that the residential units are not made to bounce around in an RV, and we need to look at the Norcold, Dometic Nova Kool, or other all electric units.

Question - who has made the change in their gassers (DP's ride much smoother, so I don't know if it's a fair comparison) and is happy with the performance and longevity, and what did you install.

Al

Class A

23 Replies

PNW_Steve
Explorer
Jun 09, 2019
I have over 6000 miles on my Frigidaire with zero problems.

In my last rig I needed to replace the absorbsion refrigerator in a bit of an emergency. The only thing that I could find that would fit in the space was a Magic Chef on sale for $179. It was a real POS.

I was on the road full time. The Magic Chef lasted almost four years.
DownTheAvenue
Explorer
Jun 09, 2019
Really? How much "bouncing" do you do in your RV? The residential refrigerators are being installed in motorhomes, travel trailers, and 5th wheels. They work quite well if you always camp where you have electric hook ups or have enough solar or generator with a battery bank.
MrWizard
Moderator
Jun 09, 2019
Those folks don't know they are talking about
They are wrong