Fridge issue

[Salty]

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[Rostam]

I have to agree with KYAvion on both points. Avion's suspension is one of the best ever. When I took our Avion to an RV shop for inspection, they told me they had never seen a trailer with independent suspension. Also, some motorhomes use residential fridges.

Salty, the link you posted does not work. Do you mind re-sharing it? Thanks!

[Salty]

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[Rostam]

The link works now. Thanks!

[silverloaf]

We might be in the market for a new fridge soon. The residential fridge idea is very appealing. So is an inverter.

I had a thought of installing a 15-20 amp manual transfer switch to go from shore power to inverter power to run the fridge when traveling. Maybe it's just a simple on-off-on switch that's compatible with PSW inverters.

Here's an example of a kit:
https://www.amazon.com/generator-transf ... B00BQMDOKO


Any thoughts on this?

[Rostam]

Ok, I just ordered this fridge online:

http://www.avantiproducts.com/products/id/578

After tax (shipping was free) it was $366.75 which I think is reasonable. Its slightly bigger than the original fridge (7.4 vs 7.2 cu. ft ), yet its 2" narrower. After days of Google'ing I could not find a fridge that was 23 1/2 " wide and 55 1/2 " tall (the dimensions of the fridge recess). All the fridges that were 23" wide were taller and I did not want mess with the cabinet above the fridge. The fridge I ordered is 55 1/2" tall and exactly fits in the recess height wise. I plan to buy rigid insulation sheets, so width wise, its a snug fit. Here is what Home Depot sells (the exact width of the sheet is to be determined. This is 1" I believe):

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Owens-Corni ... /207179253

These sheets also add to the R value of fridge. Finally, I need to fasten the levelers to the floor so fridge would not slide out. The fridge arrives next week. I will take photos to document the installation.

P.S. I also need to add 1" trim to each side of the fridge recess, to hide the gap filled by insulation sheets.

[KYAvion]

Be sure to check the clearances for the fridge before applying the rigid foam. Just make sure it doesn't need an air space. Or if needed, apply a few narrow strips of the foam board so as to hold the fridge snugly, while still allowing for enough airflow.

[Rostam]

Applying strips of insulation is a good idea. Maybe 3 strips on each side, and it should hold the fridge tight.

[KYAvion]

When I installed mine in my airstream I just lag bolted it to the subfloor, and attached a 90 bracket to an aluminum rib in the shell and the top of the fridge. I like the insulation idea though. That should work well as a good wedge.

[silverloaf]

Another option to foam board is radiant barrier. We used to use it in my insulation business.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Reflectix-1 ... /202851859