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09-09-2021, 04:55 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: Victoria
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #29615
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Norcold 1210 Replacement
We have 2011 3400RL and it sounds like we have been very lucky with our Norcold 1210 four door fridge until now. Phoned a rv repair person yesterday asked him to order me a cooling system and he said to costly just go get a residential fridge and save yourself a lot of problems. Today I have been scanning fridge information trying to find a good residential replacement. With a 28" door and a 24" shallow fridge compartment its hard to find.
I have heard that a lot of Montana 3400RL owners have replaced for residential fridges and would like to know if there is any advice for us.
Thank You Oldbro.
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09-09-2021, 04:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: South East NC
Posts: 1,768
M.O.C. #19865
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oldbro
We have 2011 3400RL and it sounds like we have been very lucky with our Norcold 1210 four door fridge until now. Phoned a rv repair person yesterday asked him to order me a cooling system and he said to costly just go get a residential fridge and save yourself a lot of problems. Today I have been scanning fridge information trying to find a good residential replacement. With a 28" door and a 24" shallow fridge compartment its hard to find.
I have heard that a lot of Montana 3400RL owners have replaced for residential fridges and would like to know if there is any advice for us.
Thank You Oldbro.
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My 2019 has a Samsung and I know 2021 they arrive with a GE. I'll have to measure and look for the model #.
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John & Patty
2022 3855 BR
2019 Lariat F350 4X4 Dually
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09-09-2021, 05:25 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: Victoria
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #29615
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Replace 1210 Norcold for what residential fridge
1210 Norcold replacement
We have 2011 3400RL and it sounds like we have been very lucky with our Norcold 1210 four door fridge until now. Phoned a rv repair person yesterday asked him to order me a cooling system and he said to costly just go get a residential fridge and save yourself a lot of problems. Today I have been scanning fridge information trying to find a good residential replacement. With a 28" door and a 24" shallow fridge compartment its hard to find.
I have heard that a lot of Montana 3400RL owners have replaced for residential fridges and would like to know if there is any advice for us.
Thank You Oldbro.
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09-10-2021, 09:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
Posts: 3,198
M.O.C. #13740
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First thing you need to do is check to see if you have any interference issues when the slide is retracted. On our 3800re our island was too close to where the bottom freezer drawer handle would be. If you don't have this issue, then it is just a matter of doing the enclosure work to fit a residential fridge. All cabinet depth fridges that i saw were in the 28 inch plus range for overall depth including doors and handles. I did all the work needed to move my fridge enclosure a few inches towards the rear to allow me to use the samsung 18 cuft fridge.
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2012 F350 6.7 L dually, 2013 3800RE with 6 pt leveling, Sumitomo 17.5" load range h tires, Samsung 18 cu ft residential fridge, 8k Morryde I.S. with disc brakes. Full timing since 2012.
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09-10-2021, 10:53 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: Victoria
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #29615
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Thank You John and Patty. That was very good information. I did measure everywhere but did not consider the slide in. So again thank You. Elaine and Terry.
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09-10-2021, 10:56 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,362
M.O.C. #4831
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If you do a Search here on something like "refer replacement" you should find older posts where members have done this. I am pretty sure some of the posts list models but they may be obsolete by now.
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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09-10-2021, 03:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,697
M.O.C. #12947
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There is also the option of converting the fridge to a 12 volt DC or 120 volt AC compressor type fridge. This would eliminate the concern about what would fit in the space. https://jc-refrigeration.com/product...y/hvac/page/2/
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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09-10-2021, 03:50 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,788
M.O.C. #14547
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Not only is there a compressor option but also a helium cooled option. Not all res fridge installations are easy with clearance issues if you have a full counter rather then an island. I've measured ours JIC and it would be a tight fit. Additionally current Samsung's are not all the best quality we have found at our house with the service man telling us to find some other brand if we were to replace it.
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Dave W
2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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09-11-2021, 06:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Northport
Posts: 624
M.O.C. #12724
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Originally Posted by rohrmann
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Does anyone know of someone that has used one of these. I have looked at these for possible future replacement but haven't found anyone that has actual experience with one.
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2013 358 RLT Mountaineer
2008 Silverado Duramax
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09-15-2021, 02:12 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Ft. Worth
Posts: 60
M.O.C. #21771
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jcurtis934
First thing you need to do is check to see if you have any interference issues when the slide is retracted. On our 3800re our island was too close to where the bottom freezer drawer handle would be. If you don't have this issue, then it is just a matter of doing the enclosure work to fit a residential fridge. All cabinet depth fridges that i saw were in the 28 inch plus range for overall depth including doors and handles. I did all the work needed to move my fridge enclosure a few inches towards the rear to allow me to use the samsung 18 cuft fridge.
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Hello,
It could be my Norcold 4 door will need replacing soon as well. I have a '16 3791. Does the slide have to come out to remove the old and install the new? I surely don't see them going thru the door.
Thank you!
Joel
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09-15-2021, 02:21 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sandy Beach
Posts: 97
M.O.C. #9975
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oldbro
We have 2011 3400RL and it sounds like we have been very lucky with our Norcold 1210 four door fridge until now. Phoned a rv repair person yesterday asked him to order me a cooling system and he said to costly just go get a residential fridge and save yourself a lot of problems. Today I have been scanning fridge information trying to find a good residential replacement. With a 28" door and a 24" shallow fridge compartment its hard to find.
I have heard that a lot of Montana 3400RL owners have replaced for residential fridges and would like to know if there is any advice for us.
Thank You Oldbro.
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We installed a Haier Residential Fridge, counter top depth and it works like a charm. It's hooked up to a 1000 watt Magnum inverter that is always on for just the Refrigerator and a CPAP. The fridge only uses 1 to 2 amps when it has a demand for power. It fit perfectly on the existing hole. Model # HRQ16N3BGS, 16.4 CU. ft. 32.8" x 26.2" x 71"
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09-15-2021, 04:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Keller
Posts: 500
M.O.C. #26851
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oldbro
We have 2011 3400RL and it sounds like we have been very lucky with our Norcold 1210 four door fridge until now. Phoned a rv repair person yesterday asked him to order me a cooling system and he said to costly just go get a residential fridge and save yourself a lot of problems. Today I have been scanning fridge information trying to find a good residential replacement. With a 28" door and a 24" shallow fridge compartment its hard to find.
I have heard that a lot of Montana 3400RL owners have replaced for residential fridges and would like to know if there is any advice for us.
Thank You Oldbro.
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Check out the compressor 12v or 120 v replacement cooling unit from jcrefrigeration.com. They also list the pricing on the web page. These are better built than a residential fridge and made for RV’s. As long as you are happy with the size and box of your current fridge, you can turn it into compressor driven unit. I did my Dometic POS and thrilled with how it performs on 12v. Fridge maintains 35-37 degrees in 100+ degree heat. Freezer at -10. Ice cream rock hard and beer cold. Fast temp recovery and cool down. Didn’t have to use an inverter and no propane while traveling. Fridge runs off TV until you plug in to shore power. Didn't have to deal with fitting a new fridge into existing fridge space. Check them out first before taking the plunge for a residential fridge.
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09-15-2021, 04:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Keller
Posts: 500
M.O.C. #26851
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oldbro
We have 2011 3400RL and it sounds like we have been very lucky with our Norcold 1210 four door fridge until now. Phoned a rv repair person yesterday asked him to order me a cooling system and he said to costly just go get a residential fridge and save yourself a lot of problems. Today I have been scanning fridge information trying to find a good residential replacement. With a 28" door and a 24" shallow fridge compartment its hard to find.
I have heard that a lot of Montana 3400RL owners have replaced for residential fridges and would like to know if there is any advice for us.
Thank You Oldbro.
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Here is their page
https://jc-refrigeration.com/
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09-15-2021, 04:13 PM
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New Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Des Moines
Posts: 6
M.O.C. #26282
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There is an outfit in Shipshewana, IN that will replace the back components on your original unit. Their name is JC Refrigeration, www.jc-refrigeration.com.
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2017 Ram DRW, Pullrite Auto Slider, 2019 3120RL Monty
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09-16-2021, 07:02 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Daleville
Posts: 5
M.O.C. #20530
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Have a look at the Haier counterdepth options. That is what we used in ours and it fit beautifully.
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09-16-2021, 10:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Full Timer In Naples, Florida
Posts: 1,049
M.O.C. #15731
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FRQG1721AV love it counter length.
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2017, 3500 Ram Big Horn, 4x4, Crew Cab, DRW, Aisin Transmission, 4:10. Curt Q20, 2014 Mountaineer 331 RLT, Sailun's on the rv and truck.
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09-21-2021, 05:18 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Buffalo
Posts: 9
M.O.C. #26484
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oldbro
We have 2011 3400RL and it sounds like we have been very lucky with our Norcold 1210 four door fridge until now. Phoned a rv repair person yesterday asked him to order me a cooling system and he said to costly just go get a residential fridge and save yourself a lot of problems. Today I have been scanning fridge information trying to find a good residential replacement. With a 28" door and a 24" shallow fridge compartment its hard to find.
I have heard that a lot of Montana 3400RL owners have replaced for residential fridges and would like to know if there is any advice for us.
Thank You Oldbro.
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We have a 2015 3710fl. Replaced with a 18 cu ft Whirlpool from Lowes. It was necessary to do minor finishing trim. If I could figure out how to insert a photo I’d show it.
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10-08-2021, 01:09 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 170
M.O.C. #23433
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We are thinking about replacing our Dometic 1350. Checked out the Everchill 17cuft as a perfect replacement then found the Norcold Polar Elite N15DC 15 cuft and it is more of direct replacement as the size is closer to the stock opening and it has an ice maker option.
12V compressor fridges are the way to go.
https://www.wayinterglobal.com/colle...t-refrigerator
https://norcold.com/product/polar-n15dc/
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Troy and Tracy Chaddon
2019 Montana High Country 330RL
2005 Ford F-350 "Bulletproofed"
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10-08-2021, 01:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Keller
Posts: 500
M.O.C. #26851
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You are correct that the 12 volt compressor models are the way to go. You can just replace your cooling unit in your current fridge box for less money. Check out jc-refrigeration.com. Prices are on the webpage. I have one and it works great!
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10-08-2021, 01:50 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Keller
Posts: 500
M.O.C. #26851
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Route66Rambler
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Check this out. Why spend $1800.00? Up to you.
Jc-refrigeration.com
Dometic 1350 Hvac 12V 7.5A 90W @12V *( see order info requirements below ) (R C T )
$1,135.00
This unit fits all 1350 models: *(Make sure complete Model # is included in the “order notes” section when you fill out your address sheet, email or text us a picture of your rear control board as well, Dometic control boards vary a lot and we need to make sure our DC compressor has the correct power controller on it to adapt to your rear control board( cover does not need to be off to take pic) otherwise we cannot ship out till we have this info……….. you will need approx. 7 3/4″ from back of fridge to outside of side vent (red mark on pic) if less space is available contact us for side vent mod info
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