Thank you everybody for all of the great advice! I picked up and installed a Vitrifrogo DP2600 fridge two days ago. I spent quite a while reviewing the available choices. Conveniently the dealer I purchased from carries Norcold, Isotherm, Dometic, and Nova Kool in addition to Vitri. The sales person explained that all of the refrigerators that used the Danfoss compressor have the same electronics and the same reliability... and very similar performance. I ultimately chose the Vitrifrigo based on available interior space, (8.1 cu ft), aesthetics, price, and availability.
Installation took about 4 hours from start to finish, this was primarily due to the need to remove and reinstall the TC's entry door... including the door frame :( because the old Dometic fridge couldn't fit through the doorway :M
The Vitri fit easily through the doorway and into the fridge cabinet. I was able to add an additional 3/4" of polyiso-foam insulation (R5) to the top, sides and back of the cabinet, and 1.5" on the bottom. This is in addition to the fiberglass batting that was originally there. Then I connected the DC wiring and plugged in the AC and just like it was up and running.
It is practically silent when running, I have to put my ear up again the fridge door to even hear the compressor. After 24 hours the temperature seems to have stabilized (a lot of the stuff that went in was at room temp) and it's currently sitting at 36ºF in the fridge and 6ºF in the freezer with the thermostat at the 3-½ (out of 5 ) setting. Current outside is in the mid-80's. I don't yet have enough info to know the daily watt-hrs, but I'll update this post when I do.
Here are a few pics:
New Vitrifrigo DP2600 sitting on the driveway
The Vitri is much more spacious inside than the Dometic it replaced.
The Dometic
barely fit through the doorway... even with the frame removed.
The Vitri slid through easily.
This is the refrigerator cabinet with the 3/4 polyiso foam added to the left side and ceiling.
Top temp is the freezer, bottom is the fridge (note that I've since adjusted the thermostat)
Cheers,
-Mark
