My Electrolux RM122 has packed up and I'm looking for a replacement. Any suggestions? I don't want to cut the van - new Dometic model that replaces the Electrolux looks good but the flue is on the other side and installation guide says external top and bottom vents are required.
Maybe a compressor fridge is the way to go? Just needs to fit in the existing space.
Thanks
Bob
RM122 Alternative Fridge
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Compressor is the way to go.Not cheap mind.
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Re: RM122 Alternative Fridge
Are you sure it has had it? Mine was dead and showed zero signs of life. 3 way.
I read it up on the net...
Took it out and turned it upside down for 24 hours.
Right way up, 100% level.
Tried it on mains leccy, it worked.
Tried it on 12v, it worked and flattened a battery quite quickly.
(worth remembering that it only works on 12v in the van when engine is running, I have yet to trace the wiring for this but it works.)
Cleaned burner carefully, made sure lighter works and it works on gas.
Having said that it is more of a cooler than a fridge, takes an age to make an ice cube.
Compressor models seem attractive but apart from the money I fear they'd flatten everything when not hooked up unless you go down the route of solar panels, extra batteries etc.
So gas seems the solution...but I don't really like gas.
Or look at it another way...who has a 30 year old fridge at home...?
I read it up on the net...
Took it out and turned it upside down for 24 hours.
Right way up, 100% level.
Tried it on mains leccy, it worked.
Tried it on 12v, it worked and flattened a battery quite quickly.
(worth remembering that it only works on 12v in the van when engine is running, I have yet to trace the wiring for this but it works.)
Cleaned burner carefully, made sure lighter works and it works on gas.
Having said that it is more of a cooler than a fridge, takes an age to make an ice cube.
Compressor models seem attractive but apart from the money I fear they'd flatten everything when not hooked up unless you go down the route of solar panels, extra batteries etc.
So gas seems the solution...but I don't really like gas.
Or look at it another way...who has a 30 year old fridge at home...?
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Re: RM122 Alternative Fridge
Thanks for the comments - the fridge probably can be fixed - I'll try turning it upside down!
I'll admit I was using it as an excuse to swap it out for something with a 240 volt option - current fridge is 12v / gas.
Compressor fridge combined with solar panels and a decent leisure battery could be a good plan if rather expensive.
Thanks again
Bob
I'll admit I was using it as an excuse to swap it out for something with a 240 volt option - current fridge is 12v / gas.
Compressor fridge combined with solar panels and a decent leisure battery could be a good plan if rather expensive.
Thanks again
Bob
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