fridge replacement in a 1999 timberline, How much is a new/used fridge?
| Saxophony |
 Mar 7 2018, 12:21 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 16-February 18 Member No.: 9,963 Favorite Truck Camper(s): timberline 11.5 ft 1999 Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Ram 2500 Type of Tiedowns used: torklift Truck and Camper Setup: happijac  |
Hey Guys,
I am eventually getting a nice timberline camper for a good price. unfortunately, the fridge stopped working last year and the owner doesnīt want to take care of that. But thats probably why itīs so cheap :/ How are my chances to get a used fridge that fits in my camper? If a fridge is not working, what are the main reasons for that? Just the fridge needs to be replaced then or are there often bigger problems coming with it? I never had a camper before, so I have noooo idea.. Thanks for your help, Max |
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| RV_Tech |
Mar 11 2018, 11:55 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 201 Joined: 27-July 12 Member No.: 6,199 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Hallmark, Northstar, Outfitter Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: F-350 SRW 6.2 Supercab Type of Tiedowns used: Happijack front, Torklift rear Truck and Camper Setup: Hallmark Ute XL No modes to truck Torklift Fast Guns Fast guns had to be cut down to absolute minimum (14 1/2") to use with Happijac front tie down and Hallmark camper. |
If going with a compressor model, do some reading as to power requirements. For many folks some significant solar on the roof is a must to charge the batteries.
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| SidecarFlip |
Mar 12 2018, 10:06 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 472 Joined: 15-October 16 Member No.: 9,221 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Forest River Palomino SS Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 1997 Ford F350 4x4 LB SRW CC 7.3 diesel Type of Tiedowns used: HappyJac standard Truck and Camper Setup: 1997 Ford F350 4 door 4x4 Crew Cab 7.3 Diesel, Lance 915 loaded, 2015 Palomino SS1500 Loaded |
QUOTE(RV_Tech @ Mar 11 2018, 11:55 AM) If going with a compressor model, do some reading as to power requirements. For many folks some significant solar on the roof is a must to charge the batteries.  The newer Danfoss and Waeco units pull very little amperage and once cold, duty cycle themselves. They pull more than a conventional Amish fridge but not much more actually and are much, much more efficient. A pair of group 31 deep cycle batteries and a small inverter genny to top them off is all that is required. My Dometic Amish unit (with dual condenser cooling fans, pulls about 1.5 amps. An equivalent Danfoss pulls 2 amps and duty cycles down top less than an amp when cold. No leveling issues either and no ambient temperature issues either. With an Amish unit, a hot day will reduce cooling efficiency. Not so with a compressor fridge, plus the initial cool down is a couple hours versus a day or more... and... a new compressor fridge is less expensive that a replacement Amish unit. Europeans found out they are better a long time ago. |
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