Dometic refrigerator wire shelf replacement

[eimac99]

The plating on the shelves in my Dometic refrigerator is coming off. I looked on the Dometic site and they want almost $60 apiece for shelves and then charge extra for the swing up guards! I keep the shelves wiped clean - is the loss of plating a health hazard or just cosmetic? Is there a cheaper alternative to the manufacturer's parts?

[pointbrze]

Sorry, I know this is an old thread, but I believe I am missing a shelf (compared the the same refrigerator from my previous camper). I've seen places selling the Dometic Refrig wire shelf for $60! I guess I could go to my Big Box Store and buy a piece of wire shelf and cut it down. Anyone else try that?

[pianotuna]

Hi,

I scrapped mine and then used rust paint on them. They look better than new.

I created thin plastic liners for them that should help with the inevitable spills.

[darsben1]

plating is cosmetic not a health hazard if missing
try ebay for replacements
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.Xdometic+refrigerator+shelves.TRS0&_nkw=dometic+refrigerator+shelves&_sacat=0

[eimac99]

Thanks, but they are not vinyl - they are plated.

[path1]

https://www.amazon.com/Rerack-Dishwasher-Rack-Repair-630076/dp/B00I9SK73K

or Home depot paint section.