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YC1 · 01-20-2016, 07:11 PM

I think it will fit fine. I just measured 70 inches and more if the slide roller bolt top is trimmed but I do not think that would be necessary.

The specs I have on the refer shows plenty of room. The hinges would not be a factor because they would clear the bottom and top. So the dimensions without the hinges is what I would go by.

Sounds like Alliance has been there and done that. I sure would like to see pictures. My Dometic keeps purring along so tires are the next dent in the budget.

hackman · 01-22-2016, 09:23 AM

We installed a whirlpool 10.7 c.f.fridge (WRT111SFDM) from Home Depot last year. It works great and apparently no apparent issue with the inverter. So glad to be rid of the "not cold'.

Had to Mcguyver a door stop for it. The biggest trick in changing out to a residential fridge is finding one that will fit without ripping up the woodwork.

777 Driver · 01-22-2016, 12:46 PM

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We installed a whirlpool 10.7 c.f.fridge (WRT111SFDM) from Home Depot last year.

The biggest trick in changing out to a residential fridge is finding one that will fit without ripping up the woodwork.

We're hoping for something larger that the currently installed 12 c.f. Norcold.

To install the 17+ c.f. sized Samsung or Fisher & Paykel WILL require some woodwork, for sure! We're OK with that.

I just don't want to find myself in a position where I need a sawzall to shorten the refrigerator to fit the space available.

Take care,
Stu

Cusn Edy · 01-23-2016, 07:27 PM

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Thanks, Cusn Edy (gotta love that User Name)

Is your Cayman the SBQ plan with the refrigerator mounted in the curbside forward slideout? If so, that's just like mine and the F & P "should" fit.

Also good to know that the F & P runs fine on the MSW power.

Take care,

Stu

Ours is the 36 PDD so the refrigerator is not in a slideout. I had to lower the floor about 2 inches and was able to gain a little room at the top but it looks like it was meant to be there. See the picture attached.

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777 Driver · 01-23-2016, 07:41 PM

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...the refrigerator is not in a slideout...it looks like it was meant to be there.

That's a great looking install. You're exactly right, it looks like it belongs there.

My problem is that the slideout installation location significantly decreases the height available. Alliance Coach assures me that they can make it fit. We'll see.

How do you latch the Samsung closed for travel?

Take care,
Stu

Sheriffbubba · 01-23-2016, 08:23 PM

Stu,
I have an 08 Endeavor SKQ so it is an almost identical coach to yours.... I will be following this thread closely because I would also like to change to a residential fridge sometime in the future.
Hopefully you will be able to take some photos when alliance is installing your new fridge. I'm looking forward to seeing how it all turns out!

Thanks, Brian.

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Cusn Edy · 01-23-2016, 08:46 PM

Stu,

Are there any items below or above your refrigerator now that can not be moved? The F&P easily sits in our slide out with about 8 inches to spare. I know this because we just did a major remodel of the motorhome and the refrigerator sat in the slide while I built and installed the new cabinets and did the floors. I would think either the Samsung or the F&P would be fine as long as you can utilize the entire height of the slide. We simply use a bungee cord around the door handles to keep them closed. We don't use anything on the freezer and it has never come open and we have travelled some terrible Texas roads this past week. I also added a new picture which shows the new cabinets with the fridge.

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777 Driver · 01-24-2016, 06:24 PM

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Hopefully you will be able to take some photos when alliance is installing your new fridge. I'm looking forward to seeing how it all turns out!

Hi Brian,

For sure...photos of the process if Alliance will allow me on the shop floor during the install. Otherwise, photos of the finished installation.

Take care,
Stu

777 Driver · 01-24-2016, 06:40 PM

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Are there any items below or above your refrigerator now that can not be moved?

Hi Cusn Edy (that still cracks me up),

Above the existing Norcold is about 2" of wood trim, then the ceiling of the slideout. Below is about 3 " of open space that is above the mounting bolt for a roller on the slideout.

It appears to me that the trim above the Norcold is cosmetic, not structural, and could all be removed. I don't see any way that the bolt for the slideout roller can be modified to allow more room.

I'll give Alliance an opportunity to make it all fit.

Take care,
Stu

Dr4Film · 01-26-2016, 12:18 PM

Whatever you end up doing do NOT let Alliance Coach install Southco latches for the French doors or the freezer. You will be VERY disappointed as I was.

I had Billy Thibodeaux's RV shop install mine and that's what they used on the French Doors. I removed them after using the fridge for one day. I now use a 15 inch Velcro strap which works great. Have had no problems in 30,000 miles and two trips to Alaska and back.

I have included photo's of my travel locks. The freezer lock was the RV shops design and I have never changed it except to paint it black. It works great!

Dr4Film ----- Richard

777 Driver · 01-26-2016, 01:59 PM

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Whatever you end up doing do NOT let Alliance Coach install Southco latches for the French doors or the freezer. You will be VERY disappointed as I was.

Thanks, Richard. I'll be sure to discuss that with them BEFORE they do the install.

I believe that I've seen photos of someone who designed a T shaped device that they install between the refrigerator handles (the top, horizontal part of the T) and the bottom, vertical part of the T drops down through the freezer handle. Not sure if my description paints the proper picture for you. Maybe I'll be able to find the photo. Anyway, it looked like an 'elegant' solution.

Thanks again, for the warning.

Take care,
Stu

777 Driver · 01-26-2016, 03:28 PM

My bad!

The correct letter is NOT a T, rather it is an upside down U.

Reference post #5 in this thread: http://www.irv2.com/forums/f54/samsu...es-256123.html for a photo of what seems to me to be an elegant solution.

Credit member dons2346 for this solution.

Take care,
Stu

YC1 · 01-26-2016, 05:33 PM

I would like to get a look at your install if possible next week Richard.

Dr4Film · 01-27-2016, 05:35 AM

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I would like to get a look at your install if possible next week Richard.

Myron,

I would be happy to show you the installation that Billy Thibodeaux did with my Samsung RF-197.

Not sure what site I have been assigned until I check into Lazy Days.

See you next week and anxious to meet everyone putting a face with a name. I haven't been able to attend since the first two held in 2011 & 2012 having been on the west side of the country since then.

Dr4Film ----- Richard