Refrigerator replacement

Question

May have to replace the fridge on my Discovery Class A. I am considering replacing with a household double door electric refrigerator.
What are the consideratoins except of course it will not run on propane.

GM

bill_satellite · Answer

You just need to be able to get the new fridge in the existing space or be willing to do some slight modifications of opening size.  You will need an inverter and at least 2 good deep cycle batteries.  Dry camping will require some solar or a small generator if you plan to stay for a few days.Many have installed the Samsung unit (check out the Tiffin RV Forum) and it has worked successfully with MSW and TSW inverters.  You may already have the necessary hardware and batteries so it's just a matter of finding if the plug behind the existing fridge has the inverter connected or what's necessary to run a new wire to that location.

beemerphile1 · Answer

Not only does it have to fit the opening, you also have to figure out how to get it into the RV. It could involve removing the windshield or a slide.Manufacturer installed residentials typically have an inverter and batteries for the refrigerator.

theoldwizard1 · Answer

Don't forget, you need some how to secure it to the floor and some way to make sure the doors stay closed when on the road.If you NEVER bondock/dry camp, don't worry about an inverter and batteries.  The fridge will keep things cold for a whole day, if you keep the door closed.I would buy a good generator before investing in an inverter and batteries.

allbrandauto · Answer

on my Fleetwood bounder I installed a Samsung 19.5 double door to replace my norcold went thru my door with a 1/8 of a inch. to spare installed inverter and 2 more 6 volt battery spent 1700 on the project did it in 8 hours best thing I ever did to my motorhome

wa8yxm · Answer

The big thing is "Will it fit" some do, some don't.Battery. How much will you need, Each PAIR of GC-2 hold about 1,000 KWH of usable power (once inverted to 120vac)  How fast can you re-charge when driving.The advantage is more room.. but I just go shopping more often .

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