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Residential Refrigerator

cooper841
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I am in the process of upgrading my refrigerator to a residential fridge. I am looking at 9.9 cubic feet Avanti .Just wanted to know if anyone have any experience with them.
Dana Cooper
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cooper841
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I have two fridge vents.One top one on bottom.Should the bottom one be sealed off two or partial?I have sealed off the top one.
Dana Cooper
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2003 Harley Fatboy mighty hauler lift
2010 Kia Soul

MrWizard
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kuzined wrote:
I cant see the pic. Does it have double doors? Is there a choice of colors? Maybe you can send the pic to my email. yakpak6@hotmail.com Thanks


Yes two doors top freezer, bottom fridge
I can explain it to you.
But I Can Not understand it for you !

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MrWizard
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I'm using the Trip Lite PV1250 MSW designed for motors
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Mr. Wizard:

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kuzined
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I cant see the pic. Does it have double doors? Is there a choice of colors? Maybe you can send the pic to my email. yakpak6@hotmail.com Thanks

MrWizard
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yes it would
and NO i don't
i used the around the corner flexible snap lock baby safety latch
for both doors

self adhesive no screws, works great,

lots of way to solve the problem
many safety latch styles
many members have posted pictures, of what the use
I can explain it to you.
But I Can Not understand it for you !

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cooper841
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Did you have any problem with the door swinging out while moving. What I'm saying is will the door come open while you're traveling just on his own.
Dana Cooper
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2007 Fleetwood Fiesta LX
2003 Harley Fatboy mighty hauler lift
2010 Kia Soul

MrWizard
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inside picture of the 'fridge' section of ours



current model pix from web



from home depot


i bought the 7.4 for the same reason, slip in fit, no remodeling
local dealer had the larger one , ordered the smaller one, took 3 days to arrive, from the nearest wharehouse
came in thru the door, no problems
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But I Can Not understand it for you !

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cooper841
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MrWizard wrote:
I have the next size down
Avanti 7.4 cubic foot
It has been in constant use 24/7 since August 2010, almost 6 years
Works great no problems



The 7.4 fits better with out any modifications. We can't seem to find any local to see the interior. Glad to hear it last that long.
Dana Cooper
Chipper(Lab)
2007 Fleetwood Fiesta LX
2003 Harley Fatboy mighty hauler lift
2010 Kia Soul

MrWizard
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I have the next size down
Avanti 7.4 cubic foot
It has been in constant use 24/7 since August 2010, almost 6 years
Works great no problems
I can explain it to you.
But I Can Not understand it for you !

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Connected using T-Mobile Home internet and Visible Phone service
1997 F53 Bounder 36s