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ggags58 · 10-19-2020, 11:30 PM

Hello Everyone,

The DW and I own a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star Model #DSDP 4009 and we are attempting to convert the refrigerator to a residential model. Our refrigerator is located in our kitchen slide and we are having trouble finding a unit that will fit.

Please share any information you may have regarding residential refrigerators that you have exchanged for a unit that was in a slide. We are being told that the space we have is smaller depth wise because it is in the slide.

The unit we were planning to use was a Samsung RF-18 17.5 CU-FT. We are open to most any brand that will fit, we truly don't want to replace with a new Norcold RV unit.

Thank You, Tee & Gee

rfg9585 · 10-20-2020, 09:16 AM

Mine is not in slide but I put in a GE comparable to the RF18 you mention. Ordered from HD. I made a lifesize template of the new fridge to make sure it would fit in door and the new location. Here's the thread for my install.

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f103/ano...nt-483848.html

Bucky573 · 10-20-2020, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ggags58

Hello Everyone,

The DW and I own a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star Model #DSDP 4009 and we are attempting to convert the refrigerator to a residential model. Our refrigerator is located in our kitchen slide and we are having trouble finding a unit that will fit.

Please share any information you may have regarding residential refrigerators that you have exchanged for a unit that was in a slide. We are being told that the space we have is smaller depth wise because it is in the slide.

The unit we were planning to use was a Samsung RF-18 17.5 CU-FT. We are open to most any brand that will fit, we truly don't want to replace with a new Norcold RV unit.

Thank You, Tee & Gee

I replaced a Norcold 1210 in our motorhome this past summer. Ours too was in the kitchen slide. I was able to open up area significantly to increase options on new fridge. We went wit an LG. 21.8 cu. ft.
Most importantly is, do you have a furnace located below the existing fridge? This greatly reduces options. If you’ll pm me a pic of your existing fridge, I’ll be happy to give you some ideas.