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joeburnes
Explorer
Jun 13, 2017

Where to buy a replacement fridge?

My 3 way fridge just went out in my 5'er. I need to know where to buy a residential (AC only) version to put in its place. Tried searching the forums, but "refrigerator" brings up WAY too many results. lol
The hole I'm working with is 5*2*2. Is there a way to search based on size? Is there a goto retailer that everybody uses when this situation comes up?
  • talotto wrote:
    Look at a Whirlpool WRT111. That's what I replaced mine with, same dimensions. The door will stick out a little more but a much better unit overall. I think there is a Haier model that will also fit. If you research, look for "apartment refrigerators" or "dorm refrigerators". It helps that I live in a college town.


    That model is at the top of my list already. lol Good to know you like it.
  • I think it's worth it to look for an Energy Star rated fridge as well.
    Since you will have to run it off the rigs battery's from time to time this will make sure it can run as long as possible on a charge.
  • Look up 'Avanta' apartment size fridge, 56" tall, 21.5" wide
    Thats what I replaced my single wide NorCold with
    When my NorCold blew up, been 7 years running this summer
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    IF you want a Sticks and Bricks source, I'd go with Best Buy, for they often are.

    However, on the RV 3way there are only so many things that can go wrong and all are fairly easily fixed

    Main component is the Absorption Cooling Uint (Amish built cooling units replace them and get good reviews by others.. I have no personal experience so no opinion)

    Control board (Dinosaur boards are very high quality, if they make one for your unit)

    Relays (AC/DC) or Solenoids (Gas) Relays may be part of control board, or separate

    ELements (AC/DC) burner (GAS (often a spider nests in 'em and simnple cleaning is all that is needed)

    Thermocouple (Gas)

    Empty propane tank (Gas)

    Most of this stuff is easy to replace. only the cooling unit takes special skill/tools.
  • Look at a Whirlpool WRT111. That's what I replaced mine with, same dimensions. The door will stick out a little more but a much better unit overall. I think there is a Haier model that will also fit. If you research, look for "apartment refrigerators" or "dorm refrigerators". It helps that I live in a college town.

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