Refrigerator Replacement

[silverloaf]

One of the items we did not check out when we bought our '88 30-P trailer was the refrigerator. It appears to have been replaced in the last 20 years.


In the event the fridge is suspect to functional issues, I'll be searching for a replacement.

Any recommendations or points to consider? There are some 3-way power models that are intriguing.

Thanks for your input in advance!

[KYAvion]

Under what conditions will you be using it?

If my trailer hadn't come with a new propane/110v fridge, I probably would have just installed a regular 110v compressor fridge like I did in our prior trailer. I ran it off an inverter so I could power it going down the road, as well as so it would have power from the batteries during temporary power outages. It worked great, but if I did a lot of boondocking then I'd probably stick with propane.

[Razorback]

The original fridge in our 1987 34W was replaced sometime before we bought it. A larger, black Norcold was installed and is a 2-way (110V/propane). In the last 5 years of ownership, I have not missed the 12V mode. If I had a 12V mode, maybe I'd miss it if I didn't have it??? I wonder.....

[KYAvion]

You don't run it off the 12v when traveling?

[Razorback]

You don't run it off the 12v when traveling?

Nope, it switches to propane after I unplug the AC. As rare as tunnels are, it is usually no problem to pull over and shut off the fridge before going through, and I do the same if we need to fuel up the F250 enroute to wherever we are going.

[KYAvion]

Sorry...misread your post and thought you were saying it was 12v or 110v, but that you never used the 12v.


I wonder how many people let their fridges run on propane at tunnels and gas stations.