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Hoosier_Cruiser
Oct 07, 2013Explorer
We winter at Happy Trails RV Resort in Surprise, AZ. Several of us have installed a Samsung RF197 refrigerator. I won't be there until January and would be willing to help if you are wanting to do the task yourself. You do need to do some research. Download the exact specification sheet for the make and model of refrigerator that you think you would like to use. Probably the cabinet will need some modification. I was able to remove the Norcold through the door by removing the doors and parts off the back. the new one came in through the passenger side window that was more than big enough being 42" x 47". For my installation, I reinforced the floor to support the new frig, insulated the sides, rear and top with foam board. additionally, I had room above to remove part of the cabinet face frame. I didn't want to move the drawer, sewer lines, water lines, bundle of wires and LP gas lines; therefore, ours is 11" off the main floor. If you do not want to do the install yourself, just removing the old and making the changes to the cabinet would reduce your cost to install greatly. I think that Orangewood RV charges $115/hour for their work if they will take it on.
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