Replacement fridge or cooling unit

[Tk0608]

Originally Posted by rtaggio

Where are you located, I am taking out a Dometic DM2672 from my 2021 MH and replacing it with an Everchill 12v all electric. I am doing this on the 20th in Quartzite.

Hey haven't heard back from you is this still available ? I messaged you get back to me asap if possible
Please

[richard5933]

If you're handy and want to tackle this yourself, check out this place: https://rvcoolingunit.com

I got a replacement cooling unit from them. They were great to work with and they sell Amish-built cooling units which work better than the original.

The entire project, including pulling the fridge, took less than half a day. No special tools or training required.

[Tk0608]

Originally Posted by richard5933

If you're handy and want to tackle this yourself, check out this place: https://rvcoolingunit.com

I got a replacement cooling unit from them. They were great to work with and they sell Amish-built cooling units which work better than the original.

The entire project, including pulling the fridge, took less than half a day. No special tools or training required.

How much would I be lookin at going that route the replacement fridge didn't exactly line up and me and the wife are still fridgeless

[richard5933]

Originally Posted by Tk0608

How much would I be lookin at going that route the replacement fridge didn't exactly line up and me and the wife are still fridgeless

Looks like if you order the unit from rvcoolingunit.com it will cost you about $555 for the parts. Here's a link to the page with what I believe are the cooling units for your model. Please double check the model number. Also appears that you'll need to know if the cooling unit on your current fridge is black or gray.

https://rvcoolingunit.com/Search.aspx?k=servel

You'll get some money back from them after you return the core (old unit). They pay return shipping, but you'll need to save the carton and packing that the new one comes in to reuse and send it back.

Aside from getting the cooling unit, you'll be looking at about a day's effort to get this done. There are videos on their website showing how the cooling units are installed. The whole thing is done with hand tools, and it's really important to have one or two people with strong backs to help - it makes things go much easier if you have more help than you think you need.

These refrigerators are in essence a fancy vertical insulated cooler with a cooling unit stuck on the back. The point where the cooling unit enters the fridge is usually at the freezer.

When you install the new cooling unit you'll have to reseal the foam freezer back to the hole in the rear of the fridge. The company sends the necessary sealant to make this happen, and since this step is really important to getting a fridge that functions well it's best to watch this part of the video at least a few times. That foam can be a bit tough to get to stick in place as you get ready to marry the cooling unit to the fridge, so be prepared with rubber gloves on everyone's hands and some paint mixing sticks or other disposable spreaders to help out as needed.

[Old-Biscuit]

'richard5933'

That is GREAT info........I didn't think anyone would still be making replacement units for RV fridges that old/style

Those fridges haven't been in production for decades

[DGBPokes]

Be a aware. In our previous coach, I bought one of those Amish cooling coils. Long story short, if you decide. To do that, have it installed by them, no one else. They won’t stand behind it if you don’t.

After wasting that money, I went with a residential, loved it.

[richard5933]

Originally Posted by DGBPokes

Be a aware. In our previous coach, I bought one of those Amish cooling coils. Long story short, if you decide. To do that, have it installed by them, no one else. They won’t stand behind it if you don’t.

After wasting that money, I went with a residential, loved it.

Not sure who you bought yours from, but mine has a warranty with me doing the install. They even extend it if you send back the card.

It wasn't difficult to install, just awkward.

I replaced the controller at the same time since it was easy to get to with the fridge pulled and not that expensive.

In the end, it all depends on how handy you are and how much you want to do yourself.