Refrigerator replacement in 2010 Mobile Suites?

[Narnia]

Hi everyone! I am considering purchasing a MS that has a two door fridge. I am assuming that it is 8 cu'? If not, I would love to know what size it is.

The main question is: has anyone replaced the 2 door 8 cu' fridge model with a residential fridge? I would love to see pics and models of fridge! Thank you! 😊

[missourijan]

Well, we didn't have a 2 door model, we had a Dometic 4 door. Just look at Home Depot & Lowes (or any other applicance store) for one that will fit in the box.

[Narnia]

Well, we didn't have a 2 door model, we had a Dometic 4 door. Just look at Home Depot & Lowes (or any other applicance store) for one that will fit in the box.

I guess the depth would be the same? What year is your MS and what was the depth of the hole for the fridge?

[wingnut60]

There are 2 2-door models of RV fridges that have been in Suites over the years--the smaller 2-door that is freezer on top, fridge area on bottom. Believe this was an 8 cuft.
The other is a 2-door side x side with freezer section on left side, fridge on right. 12 cuft. Yours is the 8 cuft?
Samsung has been mentioned over the years as making a fridge that fits the 8 cuft hole.

[wingnut60]

Run the search function for threads by billr---he made this swap back in '13 or earlier.

[MTK46]

I know Samsung has one that will replace the 12 cu ft one. I replace it on the Monaco MH I had. A friend replaced his 8 cu. ft. in his Bounder MH with a residential. I'll see him tonight and ask what brand he found.

[Narnia]

There are 2 2-door models of RV fridges that have been in Suites over the years--the smaller 2-door that is freezer on top, fridge area on bottom. Believe this was an 8 cuft.
The other is a 2-door side x side with freezer section on left side, fridge on right. 12 cuft. Yours is the 8 cuft?
Samsung has been mentioned over the years as making a fridge that fits the 8 cuft hole.

This one has the freezer on top, so I assume it must be 8 cu'.

[wingnut60]

Ok, then the billr posts way back when may be of help to you.

[Narnia]

Ok, then the billr posts way back when may be of help to you.

Thank you!

[MTK46]

My friend also installed a Samsung in his Bounder

[Narnia]

My friend also installed a Samsung in his Bounder

To replace an 8 cu'? If so, would you know the model number?

[MTK46]

Yes it was to replace a 8 cu. ft. Domatic. Has been a couple of years ago and he sold the MH. Jo

[stanleyz]

Which suite r you looking at. Those with the closed in island (TK) have almost no room when the slide closes. Options are to find a residential thad is no deeper than the one u have or to take the island apart and move it out enough to accommodate the residential. So far I have not been able to find a residential that is not too deep and moving that island looks like a manly chore.

[wataugadreams]

Narnia,
We have a 2011 MS-REPS3 where the original owners put in a Fisher-Paykal 2door, bottom freezer unit and works extremely well. Not at the RV but can get measurements if needed.

[jthiner]

I have a 05 36TK3 with a Danby Model DFF282SLDB residential fridge.

[Notanlines]

I have a 05 36TK3 with a Danby Model DFF282SLDB residential fridge.
This fridge (different model number) is still available. https://www.ajmadison.com/cgi-bin/ajmadison/DFF100C1WDB.html

[wingnut60]

If it is a TK3 (attached island), no movement available; if it is a CK3, the island can be moved about an inch outward with little effect on anything. Just some brackets/screws on around the inside of the island.

[Narnia]

Which suite r you looking at. Those with the closed in island (TK) have almost no room when the slide closes. Options are to find a residential thad is no deeper than the one u have or to take the island apart and move it out enough to accommodate the residential. So far I have not been able to find a residential that is not too deep and moving that island looks like a manly chore.


It's the one with the separate island and the seller said that when the slide comes in, the 8 cu' fridge does not contact the island but clears it on the side.

How do you access your fridge when the slide is in? You must have a 4 door fridge?

[wingnut60]

If this link works, may give you a lot of info on fridge replacement:

https://ignoringthebarkingdogs.wordpress.com/?s=residential+refrigerator

Read thru everything, not sure what else he may have in the pics. Can't remember is this is the 8ft or 12ft, but lots of info here.

[Narnia]

Narnia,
We have a 2011 MS-REPS3 where the original owners put in a Fisher-Paykal 2door, bottom freezer unit and works extremely well. Not at the RV but can get measurements if needed.

Was that to replace an 8 cu' or 12? If the 8, would you have the model number? I love the bottom freezers! We have one in our house for nearly 20 years and have become spoiled by not having to bend down for fridge items! :)

[MTK46]

If it's a two door that would be replacing a 8 cu. ft. Oh and the large fridge is a 13.5 cu. ft. not a 12.

[stanleyz]

I have a 05 36TK3 with a Danby Model DFF282SLDB residential fridge.

Hi, did you have to move the sink island to close the off door slide? What Dometic did you replace, 8 CF or 12 CF. I don't mean to hijack the slide but this is the first I have heard of someone putting a residential in a TK3.

[stanleyz]

It is a two door side by side and when slide is in only the fridge side will open. I have thought all along that the island could be moved but I see above where wingnut said not and he is pretty much right on this stuff.

[Narnia]

It is a two door side by side and when slide is in only the fridge side will open. I have thought all along that the island could be moved but I see above where wingnut said not and he is pretty much right on this stuff.

From what I understand, the island CAN be moved, but not the L-shape peninsula.

[stanleyz]

From what I understand, the island CAN be moved, but not the L-shape peninsula.

OK I called it an island but it is the L shaped.

[wataugadreams]

Hi Narnia,
I don't know it was a replacement for a 8 or 12 cu ft, it is counter-depth, 17 cu ft and allows about 2" clearance when slide out is in. We use a cushion on the door when traveling just in case.
The model number or similar is: Fisher Paykel RF170WDRX5N

[jthiner]

It was in the camper when we got it 2 yrs ago. I assume it replaced an 8. The fridge is totally accsesable with slides in. It looks like it fit right into the same space. If you want a pic let me know.

[oldbird]

Paul Cross in Indiana put a Samsung two door bottom freezer in my TK3 and said he only had to move the L shaped out 1 inch. Its very close when the slide comes in but you can still access the right side of refri with the side in. We love it! Pulls two amps and about 170 watts so is friendly to the batteries.

[oldbird]

By the way, mine is a Sansung 18 cubic foot, they call it a French door model. The model number is RF18HFENBSR.

[MTK46]

That's the same one I installed in my Monaco MH when the Norcold 12 cu. ft. didn't cool good.

[Narnia]

By the way, mine is a Sansung 18 cubic foot, they call it a French door model. The model number is RF18HFENBSR.

18 cu' sounds like a DREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[oldbird]

18 cu' sounds like a DREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its a real nice refri, the only complaint my wife has is its elevated up higher because of the way its mounted on the bottom. So, out comes the step stool for me to trip on! lol

[stanleyz]

If it is a TK3 (attached island), no movement available; if it is a CK3, the island can be moved about an inch outward with little effect on anything. Just some brackets/screws on around the inside of the island.

Hi Jim RU 100% on that. I was thinking that under the bottoms in the cabinets under the sink I would find some lag screws holding the whole L to the floor. I just re floored and thought about cutting out the bottom of the cabinets but I got laxy and whimpped out.