The time has come to replace the cooling unit in my fridge.
My Dometic RM 3862 has finally bit the big one after 20 yrs. Can't complain. Anyone done this? I don't want a residential unit so Time to replace. Just wondering what I'm getting into.
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When my cooling unit went contents up I replaced it with an Amish Built unit. I was seriously impressed by the quality of the replacement.. Alas I can not tell you how long it lasted cause the RV got totaled while parked (not my fault) (Turns out to have been a good thing however as it was about to hit me big time for repairs I ended up not needing) (I did need to do repairs. but not to the RV (I.. (Me, personally) Needed repairs.. The kind done by doctors) (So being parked is good).
The job was not as hard as it appeared. but I did hire a pro to help me.. I would suggest it.
We remmoved the Fridge (A 2 person job) after she dismantled the outer parts. Removed the "Back" (The shell is just Styrofoam) Bolted the new cooling unit on (With some heat transfer compound) and put it back in place.. Fired it up. Solved a problem I did not know about.. Fired it up and went to dinner (She drove I paid) came back and it was already cold inside. Very pleased with the replacement.. think it was better than a new RV unit.
The job was not as hard as it appeared. but I did hire a pro to help me.. I would suggest it.
We remmoved the Fridge (A 2 person job) after she dismantled the outer parts. Removed the "Back" (The shell is just Styrofoam) Bolted the new cooling unit on (With some heat transfer compound) and put it back in place.. Fired it up. Solved a problem I did not know about.. Fired it up and went to dinner (She drove I paid) came back and it was already cold inside. Very pleased with the replacement.. think it was better than a new RV unit.
