Replacement Fridge or New Cooling Unit
I have a 2001 National Tradewinds and my dometic fridge has just had it's 2nd cooling unit quit. 6 Years ago I paid $1200.00 to have it changed out, now I'm being told that it will cost me a little o...
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WELL I had the residential fridge installed today. Looks good. When I got home I removed all the clear wrap and tape off it and cleaned the inside. It was 59 1/2 tall, so they had to trim some wood at the top. Depth was just like the Dometic and the width was only 23" in my 33" wide opening. They did a great job on installation. I found the User's Manual inside the new fridge and was reading it when I found that it is not designed to be installed in an RV or used with an inverter.
When I was looking for one to fit in the space I had the salesman steer me to this nice looking Magic Chef 10.1 cf, I told him it was for my MH and I even asked if they would cover it under the extended Warranty, he said yes, so I bought it. I even had them deliver it to the RV Service Center so there was no doubt that it was a known FACT that it was going in my MH.
I wrote to the Company (tonight) that manufactured it telling them all of this. Tomorrow I go to the Dealer and see what they want to do.
So heads up to all of you who are looking to change over to a residential fridge--Read THE OWNER'S MANUAL FIRST BEFORE YOU BUY IT.
Total cost=$546.35 for fridge, extended warranty, and delivery charge. Removal of old Dometic and installation of new Magic Chef plus materials=$822.71
When I was looking for one to fit in the space I had the salesman steer me to this nice looking Magic Chef 10.1 cf, I told him it was for my MH and I even asked if they would cover it under the extended Warranty, he said yes, so I bought it. I even had them deliver it to the RV Service Center so there was no doubt that it was a known FACT that it was going in my MH.
I wrote to the Company (tonight) that manufactured it telling them all of this. Tomorrow I go to the Dealer and see what they want to do.
So heads up to all of you who are looking to change over to a residential fridge--Read THE OWNER'S MANUAL FIRST BEFORE YOU BUY IT.
Total cost=$546.35 for fridge, extended warranty, and delivery charge. Removal of old Dometic and installation of new Magic Chef plus materials=$822.71
