The Refrigerator
When we were checking the trailer out prior to purchase, the refrigerator did not get cold. It was at this time that the dealer informed me that the refrigerators sometimes take 6 to 8 hours to cool down. Once we got the trailer home and hooked up to power, the refrigerator never did get cold. In fact, once I pulled the panel off, I discovered it wasn't even hooked up to the propane supply.
After looking around, I discovered that repair or replacement of the refrigerator would not be cheap. I also learned that the design of rv refrigerator required that it be plugged in, when not in transit. Furthermore, RV refrigerators have very little storage space. The only con that I could find to not having a gas/electric, was the inability to run the fridge without power. I decided to go with a full size residential refrigerator, with the only requirement that it fit through the front door without having to get out my skill saw.
We found a residential fridge at Lowes on clearance. The previous owner had returned because it was, "to noisy." After negotiating with the appliance salesman, I ended up with a $500.00 fridge for $350.00. When I got the fridge to the RV and plugged in, I discovered that it was indeed noisy. After a little investigation, I solved the noise problem by resting a bag of ice against the fan cover, in the freezer. I tore out the old
cabinent and extended the pedestal for the fridge over the heater. I built a wall next to the refrigerator, and it is now secured for transit. I only need to build a cabinet on top of the fridge to hold my desktop in, during transit.
cabinent and extended the pedestal for the fridge over the heater. I built a wall next to the refrigerator, and it is now secured for transit. I only need to build a cabinet on top of the fridge to hold my desktop in, during transit.