Refrigerator Replacement

[Toby]

I'm going to replace the original Dometic refrigerator that came with our 2018 Oliver Elite with anything but Dometic. I know there is lots of info on this topic in the forum but wanted to get the latest info/opinions. When traveling we are connected to AC power about 75% of the time and "boon docking" the remainder. We have 4 AGM batteries and when these are reaching their end of life (probably another year or 2) I will probably replace with lithium. The general consensus seems to be go with a compressor (danfoss) fridge vs the absorption but I don't want to have to worry about power consumption which may not be an issue with our use profile. I'm reasonably handy and enjoy doing the hands on stuff but this retro is probably on the edge of what I have time to do so may leave the change-out to a pro, particularly if I go with one of the compressor models. So, recommendations: compressor vs absorption, brands to consider, other considerations ? Lots of knowledge and experience here so appreciate the input. Thanks. 

[jd1923]

10 hours ago, Toby said:

I'm going to replace the original Dometic refrigerator that came with our 2018 Oliver Elite with anything but Dometic.

My sediments exactly! When looking for fridge, or an upgraded A/C, anything but! I'm looking forward to your thread!

The compressor fridges I've seen here so far do not enough freezer space to keep a half bag of ice, let alone a couple of fine steaks frozen, PERIOD!

We need at least the same CF in freezer space, though this may not be one of your criteria. I would love a RV fridge that is literally 25% freezer or more.

You can keep water bottles, condiments, beer and most things on ice, but you CANNOT keep frozen items properly frozen unless a freezer is less that 10F (speaking from many years in the restaurant industry).

Anybody need an ice pack to apply to a injured joint? I sure do! You need freezer space. I will likely add a freezer to my truck bed, but...