John E Davies Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 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 7 2 SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernerd Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 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! 1 4 Hull #1291 Central Idaho 2022 Elite II Tow Vehicle: 2019 Tundra Double Cab 4x4, 5.7L with tow package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADKCamper Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 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 😞 5 Tom & Holly 2018 Oliver Legacy Elite I #409 - 2017 Silverado 1500, 5.3L Gas, 4x4 Z71, Dbl Cab, Std Bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 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 2 8 SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted February 24, 2023 Moderators Share Posted February 24, 2023 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. 4 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo John Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 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 7 TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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