Refrigerator question

[KB2CRK]

Like yours, Freezer on top. It measures 24.5" wide and 56" tall. The depth is an unknown but i believe it to be between 22 to 24" deep. I really want to make sure I get something that fits.

[badbillybiker]

yes... top freezer and bottom fridge from a 76 Mahal. Was showing you what the end result is. They jigg;led the floor plans about to make things fit. My back had two single beds going from rear towards front with cabinet in between and horrible bathroom plan... The unit (74) I have now has a same fridge except mine is brown as yours with a cross the back dinette and a stand in shower...no doubt about it my frrdge working or not is getting garbaged... Ammonia blows big time...Do not need latest "man" sized fridge nor 3 operating systems costing over a grand, a small 110 and maybe solar is good enough... maybe make a full steel walkin gunsafe where the fridge is and use a styrofoam ice chest...lol\nBBB

[KB2CRK]

I am looking into the possibility of a standard fridge. A 7 CF is a little smaller than the hole I have. I have a set of 120w solar panels that i have used to keep a back up battery charged for my ham radio shack. That set of panels and the charge controller will be going in Nessie. I am still deciding which way to go with the fridge as the ability to have it cold without power could be a plus. The fact that the old one has been there for 38 years is another plus as the compact refrigerators made today last maybe six years.The locking door latches are also a bonus. I have some more research to do as I am looking to make it as reliable as possible.

[badbillybiker]

hhmm... Thought it out on the how to. Front to rear. 1x's using liquid nail to apply studs to the roof, bolting panels to that slightly slanted to the rear. No holes thru the glass body..Tore paneling off basement walls that were liquid nailed.. Thewood was destroyed but the glue held... impressive....Half height of present fridge would hold food stuffs, and how much refrigerated or frozen foods would you want to carry in a rv?... and the area above would be space for another cabinet or storage... Wish these were basement models like my 90 but that isnt happening... just opinion based on having a number of previous rv's There are many places to stop and get munchies and much needed leg stretches...only if I had no place to live besides the rv would I personally want a big fridge...At my age and two goldens, they eat can and dry foods and I dont have enough teeth left to eat thru a whole fridge full of food...just my $.02 worth... Wonder if a kicker for my cb with off freqs channels/sliders would kill my batteries?\nBBB

[KB2CRK]

Running just on batteries depending on the size of the kicker it could kill them quick. I don't need a Kicker....LOL The Kenwood tunes down Just fine.

[KB2CRK]

Anyone know anything about the Helium Refrigerators? I can get one that will fit in Nessie in the original location for just a bit more than a compact standard. It is Propane/electric but I know very little about the quality of the Atwood Helium units.

[badbillybiker]

HHMM... Never heard of a Helium fridge. Technology marches onward. Found and posted a PDF on the Helium versus Ammoniated fridges.... Read and come to your own conclusions.... Still will head for the cheap 110v for myself... IMO\nBBB

[KB2CRK]

I found the model number and it is a RM100. No parts available for it except an electric heating element. I also found out a direct replacement unit is a RM2820. That has also been discontinued. I can go another route but to keep the same size fridge I have to modify the cabinet. This is either household or rv fridge. Modifying the cabinet is not difficult.

[badbillybiker]

welcome to the failings of a old ammoniated 3 way rv fridge...I presume as these units are about 40 years old and support is non-existant. I guess the easy way again... is to just find the size that will fit and be a 110'er... Shorter may be good as the area exposed above would give you much needed additional storage...An apartment sized (10 cu ft) unit might be a good fit.. And the price is again a vey important factor...Haven't a clue on the weight varience factor... Unfortunately almost any PDF manual on a Travco 3 way refrigerator is worthless today... IMO\nBBB

[KB2CRK]

An 8 Cubic foot unit will require the cabinet to be cut out above the existing unit. The 8 cf RV and residential units are about the same size. The old unit is short for a 8 cf unit.