Sound test of my new Isotherm fridge. Pretty amazing!

[John E Davies]

I finally received an undamaged fridge from West Marine. I set it on the cabin table (lowered position) and ran it for a few hours on 120 volts AC. When I first turned it on, I thought it was dead, then I saw the fan spinning and felt the compressor. Yep, running….

I did this sound test from 12” away from the compressor.

Woohoo! I haven’t seen an actual sound reading before. I am blown away. But not blown away by how the inside looked “as received”. Nothing was damaged.

 

I am doing extensive carpentry this weekend.

John Davies

Spokane WA

[Rivernerd]

4 hours ago, John E Davies said:

I am doing extensive carpentry this weekend.

I am keenly interested in whether the Isotherm fridge will fit through the door of your Elite II without removing the door frame.  I noted that you had to take the old fridge out in pieces.

My wife would strongly prefer a Danfoss compressor fridge over our absorption fridge (after I mentioned an article on RV fridge fires), so the day may come when I get to do what you are doing right now.

I look forward to your usual clearly-written and photographed report on the process!

[ADKCamper]

Ditto Rivernerd's comments! Might find myself in the same situation a few more mods down the road...

John Davies - that poor fridge sure looks abused. Amazing there is no damage. Shippers and warehouse forklift drivers are not known for their gentleness and respect for our expensive toys 😞

[John E Davies]

The Isotherm fits through my door opening with 1/2” to spare on each side. I did tape down the protruding wires on the compressor so they would not catch. 

John Davies

Spokane WA

 

[SeaDawg]

On 2/19/2023 at 2:38 PM, ADKCamper said:

Ditto Rivernerd's comments! Might find myself in the same situation a few more mods down the road...

John Davies - that poor fridge sure looks abused. Amazing there is no damage. Shippers and warehouse forklift drivers are not known for their gentleness and respect for our expensive toys 😞

That was a mess,,and shouldn't have happened. 

Our cheaper truckfridge had hold-downs for the shelves.

I have complete confidence that JED  will get it sorted out.

[Geronimo John]

TEASER POST:

Ken and I are collaborating on a thread about the Nova Kool R5810.  We will be significantly expanding upon his, and Randy's (Try2Relax), dated posts on the topic.

It briefly compares the R5810 and IsoTherm CRX1140.  But mostly it is all about how to DYI retrofit it into into our LE2's. 

If you are considering a DYI replacement of your Dometic refrigerator, it will be something you would be interested in.  Give us a week or so and I'll have it posted.

GJ