New cooling unit or refurbish?
I need to make a decision shortly on which way to go for a Dometic cooling unit. If I send my unit in for repairs it will cost around $870 U.S. with a 5 year warranty. If I buy a new unit it w...
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GuyCanRV wrote:dougrainer wrote:
Does your OLD Servel have MANUAL controls? In other words, it does NOT use 12 volts to operate the control system? If so, you are stuck in a hard place if you cannot find a replacement cooling unit. I am not aware of any RV refer built in the last 30 or more years that does NOT require 12 volts to operate the control system. From my search, you will only find a 400 cooling unit new. At a cost BEFORE shipping of $1100 to $1400 US dollars. I would bite the bullet and get a NEW RV refer, purchase an inexpensive 120 to 12 volt converter to operate the controls and install. Doug
I'm not sure exactly what you are cautioning about?
My unit operates either 120V or Gas.
It has manual controls.
I am NOT cautioning you. I am telling you the plain facts. OLDER Model Norcolds/Dometics/Servel/Sibir refer's used MANUAL controls to operate the LP and 120 function. NO 12 volts needed. Current RV refers require 12 volts to operate BOTH LP and 120. So, if you did go the NEW refer route you would have to get that 120 to 12 volt converter. BTW, Leisure RV in Winkler, Manitoba drives all their factory parts warranty and Customer Pay across the USA border to ship to USA Dealers. Saves them a bundle on UPS charges. Doug
