Removal of Original Fridge

[David]

My orginal fridge has finally quit working and I have a replacement headed this
way. I would appreciate any insight regarding what is required to remove the old
unit. I can see what appears to be a track when I look at the back but have no
clue as to how many screws and there locations. (The 89 model has strips of
mirror installed above the rear dinette seat) Thanks to all. David Hanvy 89WB
currently in Bandera TX.

[Robert]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "David" wrote:
>
> My orginal fridge has finally quit working and I have a replacement headed
this way. I would appreciate any insight regarding what is required to remove
the old unit. I can see what appears to be a track when I look at the back but
have no clue as to how many screws and there locations. (The 89 model has strips
of mirror installed above the rear dinette seat) Thanks to all. David Hanvy 89WB
currently in Bandera TX.
>

David, I just pulled out my frig yesterday. There were two screws at the rear of
the bottom tracks under the frig and the rest are in the edge of the front metal
trim. Don't forget all the clamps on the AC power cord! I will write a step by
step post on rebuilding a 3 way frig soon. Give me a call if I can help.

Bob J. 940-241-2244

[mbulriss]

David,

If it is the original Dometic, two screws on the tracks in the back of the unit,
unplug the power cord (mine did not have retainers as I recall), shut off the
propane at the tank and then disconnect the propane line at the back of the
fridge. Inside, there were a couple of screws under the trim pieces top and
bottom and slide it out. It is not very heavy at all, just bulky, and I took
the doors off first to have more clearance and even less weight. I used my
motorcycle jack in the aisle in front of the fridge and slid it out even with
and onto that platform to save lifting. A proper height plastic or wood step or
a small platform of 2x4s would do the same thing. I had heavy cardboard on the
floor and covering all surfaces I might come in contact with on the way out the
front door (slide the passenger seat as far back as possible). Once out, I
tipped the top to my wife, lifted the bottom and we walked it out. Reverse the
steps to get the new one in.

Good luck,

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Robert" wrote:
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> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "David" wrote:
> >
> > My orginal fridge has finally quit working and I have a replacement headed
this way. I would appreciate any insight regarding what is required to remove
the old unit. I can see what appears to be a track when I look at the back but
have no clue as to how many screws and there locations. (The 89 model has strips
of mirror installed above the rear dinette seat) Thanks to all. David Hanvy 89WB
currently in Bandera TX.
> >
>
> David, I just pulled out my frig yesterday. There were two screws at the rear
of the bottom tracks under the frig and the rest are in the edge of the front
metal trim. Don't forget all the clamps on the AC power cord! I will write a
step by step post on rebuilding a 3 way frig soon. Give me a call if I can help.
>
> Bob J. 940-241-2244
>

[Me]

Give some thought to a household. I just did that for on a 2003 LXI. for almost even money and little modification

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Sent: Wed, Jan 19, 2011 21:16:51 GMT+00:00
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Removal of Original Fridge

David,



If it is the original Dometic, two screws on the tracks in the back of the unit, unplug the power cord (mine did not have retainers as I recall), shut off the propane at the tank and then disconnect the propane line at the back of the fridge. Inside, there were a couple of screws under the trim pieces top and bottom and slide it out. It is not very heavy at all, just bulky, and I took the doors off first to have more clearance and even less weight. I used my motorcycle jack in the aisle in front of the fridge and slid it out even with and onto that platform to save lifting. A proper height plastic or wood step or a small platform of 2x4s would do the same thing. I had heavy cardboard on the floor and covering all surfaces I might come in contact with on the way out the front door (slide the passenger seat as far back as possible). Once out, I tipped the top to my wife, lifted the bottom and we walked it out. Reverse the steps to get the new one in.



Good luck,



Mike Bulriss

1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"

San Antonio, TX



--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "Robert" wrote:

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> --- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "David" wrote:

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> > My orginal fridge has finally quit working and I have a replacement headed this way. I would appreciate any insight regarding what is required to remove the old unit. I can see what appears to be a track when I look at the back but have no clue as to how many screws and there locations. (The 89 model has strips of mirror installed above the rear dinette seat) Thanks to all. David Hanvy 89WB currently in Bandera TX.

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> David, I just pulled out my frig yesterday. There were two screws at the rear of the bottom tracks under the frig and the rest are in the edge of the front metal trim. Don't forget all the clamps on the AC power cord! I will write a step by step post on rebuilding a 3 way frig soon. Give me a call if I can help.

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> Bob J. 940-241-2244

>

[David]

Thanks Bob and Mike,
I found the front screws which were hidden under plastic plugs along the left
and right leading edges. After that I followed your suggestions and it was
successfully removed and taken out the door with little effort. New unit will be
delivered tomorrow. If anyone is in the market for a new 2 way or 3 way fridge,
PPL Motorhomes in Houston seems to have the best prices currently. David Hanvy
89WB TX

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@...> wrote:
>
> David,
>
> If it is the original Dometic, two screws on the tracks in the back of the
unit, unplug the power cord (mine did not have retainers as I recall), shut off
the propane at the tank and then disconnect the propane line at the back of the
fridge. Inside, there were a couple of screws under the trim pieces top and
bottom and slide it out. It is not very heavy at all, just bulky, and I took
the doors off first to have more clearance and even less weight. I used my
motorcycle jack in the aisle in front of the fridge and slid it out even with
and onto that platform to save lifting. A proper height plastic or wood step or
a small platform of 2x4s would do the same thing. I had heavy cardboard on the
floor and covering all surfaces I might come in contact with on the way out the
front door (slide the passenger seat as far back as possible). Once out, I
tipped the top to my wife, lifted the bottom and we walked it out. Reverse the
steps to get the new one in.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Mike Bulriss
> 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> San Antonio, TX
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Robert" wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "David" wrote:
> > >
> > > My orginal fridge has finally quit working and I have a replacement headed
this way. I would appreciate any insight regarding what is required to remove
the old unit. I can see what appears to be a track when I look at the back but
have no clue as to how many screws and there locations. (The 89 model has strips
of mirror installed above the rear dinette seat) Thanks to all. David Hanvy 89WB
currently in Bandera TX.
> > >
> >
> > David, I just pulled out my frig yesterday. There were two screws at the
rear of the bottom tracks under the frig and the rest are in the edge of the
front metal trim. Don't forget all the clamps on the AC power cord! I will
write a step by step post on rebuilding a 3 way frig soon. Give me a call if I
can help.
> >
> > Bob J. 940-241-2244
> >
>

[David]

Update: FYI for anyone in the market for a new fridge; The Norcold model which
was identified as the replacement for my orginal Dometic was 4.25" taller than
the orginal. It was fairly easy to make the modifications but something you need
to be prepared for. The new Norcold works great and I wish I had changed it out
earlier. However the quality of the Norcold in terms of materials used, etc. is
far from being up to par with the old Dometic and I have serious doubts that it
will last nearly as long. (Duh is an okay response)David Hanvy 89 WB TX
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "David" wrote:
>
> Thanks Bob and Mike,
> I found the front screws which were hidden under plastic plugs along the left
and right leading edges. After that I followed your suggestions and it was
successfully removed and taken out the door with little effort. New unit will be
delivered tomorrow. If anyone is in the market for a new 2 way or 3 way fridge,
PPL Motorhomes in Houston seems to have the best prices currently. David Hanvy
89WB TX
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@> wrote:
> >
> > David,
> >
> > If it is the original Dometic, two screws on the tracks in the back of the
unit, unplug the power cord (mine did not have retainers as I recall), shut off
the propane at the tank and then disconnect the propane line at the back of the
fridge. Inside, there were a couple of screws under the trim pieces top and
bottom and slide it out. It is not very heavy at all, just bulky, and I took
the doors off first to have more clearance and even less weight. I used my
motorcycle jack in the aisle in front of the fridge and slid it out even with
and onto that platform to save lifting. A proper height plastic or wood step or
a small platform of 2x4s would do the same thing. I had heavy cardboard on the
floor and covering all surfaces I might come in contact with on the way out the
front door (slide the passenger seat as far back as possible). Once out, I
tipped the top to my wife, lifted the bottom and we walked it out. Reverse the
steps to get the new one in.
> >
> > Good luck,
> >
> > Mike Bulriss
> > 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> > San Antonio, TX
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Robert" wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "David" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > My orginal fridge has finally quit working and I have a replacement
headed this way. I would appreciate any insight regarding what is required to
remove the old unit. I can see what appears to be a track when I look at the
back but have no clue as to how many screws and there locations. (The 89 model
has strips of mirror installed above the rear dinette seat) Thanks to all. David
Hanvy 89WB currently in Bandera TX.
> > > >
> > >
> > > David, I just pulled out my frig yesterday. There were two screws at the
rear of the bottom tracks under the frig and the rest are in the edge of the
front metal trim. Don't forget all the clamps on the AC power cord! I will
write a step by step post on rebuilding a 3 way frig soon. Give me a call if I
can help.
> > >
> > > Bob J. 940-241-2244
> > >
> >
>

[mbulriss]

Wow, good info to know David. Glad I stayed with the Dometic Classic as 4.25"
taller is not a 'replacement' and would have gone back to the seller, since it
would have meant serious wood work in my bus. The drawer under the fridge and
nice wood doors on the cabinet over it would have prohibited opening up that
much height. Good info to know for sure.

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "David" wrote:
>
>
> Update: FYI for anyone in the market for a new fridge; The Norcold model which
was identified as the replacement for my orginal Dometic was 4.25" taller than
the orginal. It was fairly easy to make the modifications but something you need
to be prepared for. The new Norcold works great and I wish I had changed it out
earlier. However the quality of the Norcold in terms of materials used, etc. is
far from being up to par with the old Dometic and I have serious doubts that it
will last nearly as long. (Duh is an okay response)David Hanvy 89 WB TX
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "David" wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Bob and Mike,
> > I found the front screws which were hidden under plastic plugs along the
left and right leading edges. After that I followed your suggestions and it was
successfully removed and taken out the door with little effort. New unit will be
delivered tomorrow. If anyone is in the market for a new 2 way or 3 way fridge,
PPL Motorhomes in Houston seems to have the best prices currently. David Hanvy
89WB TX
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@> wrote:
> > >
> > > David,
> > >
> > > If it is the original Dometic, two screws on the tracks in the back of the
unit, unplug the power cord (mine did not have retainers as I recall), shut off
the propane at the tank and then disconnect the propane line at the back of the
fridge. Inside, there were a couple of screws under the trim pieces top and
bottom and slide it out. It is not very heavy at all, just bulky, and I took
the doors off first to have more clearance and even less weight. I used my
motorcycle jack in the aisle in front of the fridge and slid it out even with
and onto that platform to save lifting. A proper height plastic or wood step or
a small platform of 2x4s would do the same thing. I had heavy cardboard on the
floor and covering all surfaces I might come in contact with on the way out the
front door (slide the passenger seat as far back as possible). Once out, I
tipped the top to my wife, lifted the bottom and we walked it out. Reverse the
steps to get the new one in.
> > >
> > > Good luck,
> > >
> > > Mike Bulriss
> > > 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> > > San Antonio, TX
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Robert" wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "David" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > My orginal fridge has finally quit working and I have a replacement
headed this way. I would appreciate any insight regarding what is required to
remove the old unit. I can see what appears to be a track when I look at the
back but have no clue as to how many screws and there locations. (The 89 model
has strips of mirror installed above the rear dinette seat) Thanks to all. David
Hanvy 89WB currently in Bandera TX.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > David, I just pulled out my frig yesterday. There were two screws at the
rear of the bottom tracks under the frig and the rest are in the edge of the
front metal trim. Don't forget all the clamps on the AC power cord! I will
write a step by step post on rebuilding a 3 way frig soon. Give me a call if I
can help.
> > > >
> > > > Bob J. 940-241-2244
> > > >
> > >
> >
>