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JamesD · 02-28-2021, 05:44 PM

The problem with residential fridges isn't that they can't handle bumps and being moved around. It's the reliability of the units in general.
According to Consumer Reports, 40% of all residential fridges have a problem in the first 5 years. For the most reliable brands (with top freezer) it's only 25%, but that still stinks. 60% of the least reliable models with french doors have a problem in the first 5 years. Problems being all problems, not just failing to work.

My RV is a 2005 and it's Amana residential fridge with top freezer is still working perfect. The RV has been at least across the country and half way back. Amana was rated as one of the better brands.

(FWIW, I don't own a Montana, I just joined the group because I'm considering getting one)

02-28-2021, 05:44 PM	#49
JamesD Seasoned Camper Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 79 M.O.C. #10843	The problem with residential fridges isn't that they can't handle bumps and being moved around. It's the reliability of the units in general. According to Consumer Reports, 40% of all residential fridges have a problem in the first 5 years. For the most reliable brands (with top freezer) it's only 25%, but that still stinks. 60% of the least reliable models with french doors have a problem in the first 5 years. Problems being all problems, not just failing to work. My RV is a 2005 and it's Amana residential fridge with top freezer is still working perfect. The RV has been at least across the country and half way back. Amana was rated as one of the better brands. (FWIW, I don't own a Montana, I just joined the group because I'm considering getting one)