2005 260 Sundancer Refrigerator Replcement

[GeneVP]

Looking for information on a replacement refrigerator for my 2005 260 Sundancer. Has a Norcold DE0051. The Norcold recommended NR751 replacement will not fit as case is higher and the sink interferes. Can anyone recommend a replacement that fits?

 

[KevinC]

Can you enlarge the opening on the bottom or remove the feet??
How much larger is it?

I know I had to enlarge the opening when I replaced the Norcold on my 2003 260DA but it was a slightly different configuration as mine was under the stove.

-Kevin

 

[GeneVP]

I tried removing the feet from the 751 but it was still too high. I can't cut the opening down any lower as it is only a very small (1/2") above the deck in that area as there is a stepup there to the aft cabin.

 

[KevinC]

Can you make room under the sink by putting in a different drain? Maybe something low profile like the 95 degree drain from ambassador marine.

-Kevin

 

[GeneVP]

Unfortunately it is the bowl of the sink that interferes. The sink is cast into the countertop and can't be moved. The only answer is with a lower case on the refrigerator. There is a Nova Kool model that steps down in the back that may work. I have to get some measurements.
Thanks for the idea.

 

[GeneVP]

For anyone who has the need to replace the Norcold DE0051 refrigerator in their DA260 as I did,
I have found the replacement that is perfect. After a month or more of research I learned that the Norcold DE0051 I was trying to replace was actually made in Japan by Sawafuji. I also learned that the same Sawafuji unit was made for Engel in Australia. Engel has an office in Florida and had their SR70F-U1 in stock. Upon receipt of the unit (purchased thru West Marine) I was pleased to learn that it was the EXACT same item. It easily connected with the same AC& DC power cords and mounted to the cabinet with the EXACT same screw hole locations. it shouldn't have to be this hard to find a replacement but I'm sure glad I did so I could avoid modifying the cabinet.

 

[ChuckW]

For anyone who has the need to replace the Norcold DE0051 refrigerator in their DA260 as I did,
I have found the replacement that is perfect. After a month or more of research I learned that the Norcold DE0051 I was trying to replace was actually made in Japan by Sawafuji. I also learned that the same Sawafuji unit was made for Engel in Australia. Engel has an office in Florida and had their SR70F-U1 in stock. Upon receipt of the unit (purchased thru West Marine) I was pleased to learn that it was the EXACT same item. It easily connected with the same AC& DC power cords and mounted to the cabinet with the EXACT same screw hole locations. it shouldn't have to be this hard to find a replacement but I'm sure glad I did so I could avoid modifying the cabinet.

You just saved me a ton of work with this gem. My NorCold just died this weekend.