3-Way Frige Kaput - Suggestions
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
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
