Suggestions on cabin fridge?

[BamaFrazier]

I am replacing the Norcold DE-704D refrigerator in the cabin of my 1990 Sundancer 350. I have found some good deals on Defender.com that fit the dimensions of my cabinet, but I've never bought a marine/RV fridge before, so I don't know what value to place on brand names.

Any suggested brands that I should look for? Or, are they all pretty much the same?

GF

 

[Still LauCo]

In my old Sundancer, I replaced the Norcold with a Tundra. The Tundra was a MUCH nicer fridge... The cycling of the Norcold would sometimes wake me up, the Tundra was much quieter and seemed much better built. But it wasn't cheap.

 

[dpmulvey]

Unless you spend a lot of time on the hook without the gennie running, I see no need for the extra expense of a 12V system. A number of folks I know are replacing their 12/120 fridges with a 120 only dorm fridge from a big box store for about $80. If it breaks in 3 years, pitch it and get a new one.

If you insist on a 12/120, I have heard nothing but good things about the Tundra. Isotherm is top shelf, but costs top dollar.

HTH.

 

[Quint4]

Put in an Isotherm last season. Very quiet, keeps stuff really cold, costs alot.

 

[carterchapman]

I am replacing the Norcold DE-704D refrigerator in the cabin of my 1990 Sundancer 350. I have found some good deals on Defender.com that fit the dimensions of my cabinet, but I've never bought a marine/RV fridge before, so I don't know what value to place on brand names.

Any suggested brands that I should look for? Or, are they all pretty much the same?

GF

Hey Dockmate!

Welcome to the CSR Forum! Now you can become as "addicted" as the rest of us!

 

[BamaFrazier]

Thanks, all! Very helpful. Isotherm is one of the brands on discount on Defender.com, so that helps me a LOT!

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all!

GF

 

[JDeBene]

I replaced my nevercold with a Vitrofrigo. Amazingly quiet. Try to get a fridge with a Danfoss compressor.

 

[Pietro]

I replaced my nevercold with a Vitrofrigo. Amazingly quiet. Try to get a fridge with a Danfoss compressor.

I did the same and I'm quite happy. Immensely quieter, colder and dryer inside!