3-Way Frige Kaput - Suggestions

996Pilot wrote:
So after reading an earlier post about someones freezer getting to 0 but the refrigerator at about 50 degrees and all of the comments about "ït's toast", I am resigned to the fact that mine's toast also. Same symptoms and 2 years of a host of other issues and I'm a believer.

I've planned for this from the standpoint that I've already decided that when a replacement is needed I'd go with a 12V (only) replacement that utilizes a Danfoss compressor. I have (2) T-105 Rolls 6V batteries (225Amp total) and permanent solar with MPPT controller. All LED lights and planning on going with a catalytic (propane) heater. Energy draw is at a minimum. Now the hard part -- picking the refrigerator.

So looking at tons of online information and my space limitations it appears that the Dometic models are just the same box with a different compressor/power setup. Not bad for direct slide in but we're not really happy with the existing box as it's really small inside (2.7 cu. ft.) with a ton of electro-mechanics outside that take up a bunch of usable space. What I've found online is a brand/model from a company that markets to Marine installations called an IsoTherm. The Isotherm 130 model offers 4.7cu. ft. of refrigerator (with a sandwich size freezer) in the same footprint as the 2.7cu. ft. Norcold that's coming out of the camper.

I know nothing about the Isotherm model refrigerators and was wondering if anyone here has any experience (real or anecdotal) about Isotherm refrigerators. OR --- rock solid suggestions about Danfoss compressor refrigerators that might offer more interior space in the same size package as a Norcold N-300 series refrigerator.

All constructive recommendations considered. --- Thanks

Dometic CR1110 (3.8 cu.ft.) will fit the same cavity space as a Norcold N300 series, I know since I replaced my Norcold N300.3 in my Lance 815 with a Dometic CR1110 compressor refrigerator. Here's a link to my install CR1110 install.

This refrigerator has been rock solid, off roading, many thousands of miles on it. You have enough battery power and how much solar do you have (you can always add more).
I have 85 watt solar,not enough, I've kept my batteries mostly charge up from my truck system and some generator use.

You'll find many of us TCers have gone the 12Vdc compressor (Danfos) way and I haven't any buyers remorse for doing so.

By the way once mine has cooled down it only pulls 2 amps while running. Any question just ask.