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03-28-2022, 06:11 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Chatsworth
Posts: 468
M.O.C. #10933
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Norcold 2118 Fridge to a Residential
We boondock a lot and have adequate solar to power our needs, even with the addition of a residential fridge. Has anyone done this and what brand fridge did you choose? What model?
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03-29-2022, 05:16 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Chatsworth
Posts: 468
M.O.C. #10933
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What brand and model is OEM? Are people with the supplied residential fridge satisfied with its performance and reliability?
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03-29-2022, 06:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,658
M.O.C. #9969
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Our Residential Fridge is still going strong after 7 years of contineous use and 50K plus miles.
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2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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03-31-2022, 09:39 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Chatsworth
Posts: 468
M.O.C. #10933
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I want to know the brand and model frig that Montana installs so that I can be assured of fit and efficiency from a power point of view.
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03-31-2022, 09:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Cuyahoga Falls
Posts: 699
M.O.C. #18572
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Brand depends on the year. My 2016 has a Samsung. Some newer rigs have GE. Not sure what else is out there. You may have to specify a year and re-ask your question.
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04-01-2022, 08:17 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Chatsworth
Posts: 468
M.O.C. #10933
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Montana is a 2017 Legacy 3720. The fridge is a Norcold 2118. Any of the Montana installed residential brands should fit the space of the 2118 so I don't think that year or model should make any difference. I still would like to know what AC fridge models have been used by Montana as they will be the correct dimensions to fit the hole.
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04-01-2022, 09:00 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Western NY
Posts: 483
M.O.C. #28430
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GE in our trailer. New, 2021, so I can’t speak to reliability other than it holds temperatures in a very tight range regardless of ambient temperatures in the trailer. It runs the same temps if the heat is on and it’s 65* in the trailer (like right now) or 85* while pulling and on the inverter. We monitor it with an Acu-rite monitor. No issues yet.
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2021 3121rl - slide toppers, cottage white, TST 507 TPMS, X-Factors, disc brakes
2021 F-350, 6.7L, SRW CC LB - B&W Companion, Bakflip cover
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04-02-2022, 04:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Austin
Posts: 2,413
M.O.C. #21044
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Samsung RF18. It has been running continuously 99% of the time since we bought the unit new in January 2018. I am always plugged in to shore power at house and it runs on the inverter during travel. Ice maker kicks up and runs when we hook up to water. Nice fridge.
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2019 Chevy 3500 High Country DRW
2018 Montana 3921FB
Aussie Gus + Texas Heeler Jimmy
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04-03-2022, 02:26 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Qualicum Beach
Posts: 13
M.O.C. #26300
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Quote:
Originally Posted by artfuldodger
Montana is a 2017 Legacy 3720. The fridge is a Norcold 2118. Any of the Montana installed residential brands should fit the space of the 2118 so I don't think that year or model should make any difference. I still would like to know what AC fridge models have been used by Montana as they will be the correct dimensions to fit the hole.
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My 2017/2018 has a Samsung. Working great, uses 1,500 Watt Hours per day, so if using Lead Acid count on at least 4 Trojan T105's unless you will have sun every day. Or 2 battleborn LiFePO4.
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04-03-2022, 02:28 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Citrus Springs
Posts: 7
M.O.C. #23404
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Residential fridge
We replaced the Norcold 2118 with a Whirlpool model WRQA59CNKZ which fit perfectly in the existing slot for our Montana 2016 3710FL. I had a 1000 watt inverter installed to keep it powered during our drive time since we are not much into the boondocking. This refrigerator has an ice maker in it as well which was a big plus. Bought the unit from Lowes.
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04-03-2022, 04:10 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Whitney Point
Posts: 31
M.O.C. #19010
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Anyone replace a Norcold 1210 with a residential. 2011 3665 RE
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04-03-2022, 06:22 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Mesa
Posts: 277
M.O.C. #24588
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Another option
FWIW, J-C Refrigeration (an Amish company) sells a conversion kit that replaces the absorption components on the back of of the 2118 fridge, with 2 twelve volt compressors. One compressor for the freezer and the second for the the fresh food section. An inverter is not needed. J-C also sells a 120 volt kit as well. Last time I checked the kit was $1300. Looks like a doable 1 day install. The web page has an install video for previewing before buying.
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04-03-2022, 09:50 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: La Pine
Posts: 15
M.O.C. #30206
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Quote:
Originally Posted by firestation12
FWIW, J-C Refrigeration (an Amish company) sells a conversion kit that replaces the absorption components on the back of of the 2118 fridge, with 2 twelve volt compressors. One compressor for the freezer and the second for the the fresh food section. An inverter is not needed. J-C also sells a 120 volt kit as well. Last time I checked the kit was $1300. Looks like a doable 1 day install. The web page has an install video for previewing before buying.
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I'm seriously considering the JC Refrigeration option, I've seen some videos that shows it only takes about 3-4 hours.
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05-08-2022, 04:16 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sandy Beach
Posts: 97
M.O.C. #9975
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We installed a Haier, Counter depth 16.4 cu. ft. in our 2010 365RE. Best move we ever made. I set it up on its own 1000 watt magnum inverter that stays on 24/7 that also powers a cpap and sat receiver.
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05-08-2022, 08:15 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Chatsworth
Posts: 468
M.O.C. #10933
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Hello Gary, welcome to my post. John of On.
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05-09-2022, 01:10 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sandy Beach
Posts: 97
M.O.C. #9975
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Hi John.
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05-09-2022, 05:41 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Whitney Point
Posts: 31
M.O.C. #19010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GaryM
We installed a Haier, Counter depth 16.4 cu. ft. in our 2010 365RE. Best move we ever made. I set it up on its own 1000 watt magnum inverter that stays on 24/7 that also powers a cpap and sat receiver.
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I looked at that fridge for my Montana 3665RE. Not sure how I’d like the bins for the freezer. Would cut down on boxy type things like pizza etc. are they durable
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05-09-2022, 06:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
Posts: 2,581
M.O.C. #22835
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Samsung Refrigerator Model RF18HFENBSR Manufactured June 2018
Been running 24x7 for 4 years now, on shore power and with the inverter. (even when the truck broke down in Tennessee and we had to stay in a motel for 3 days and the there was no way to plug the trailer in. Even then, the inverter was able to keep food frozen by running it a couple hours at a time, a couple times a day during that period.
We've traveled thousands of miles from Florida to Upper Michigan and the refrigerator has not missed a beat. Some don't like the Samsung, but we've had absolute success with ours.
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05-09-2022, 08:25 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sandy Beach
Posts: 97
M.O.C. #9975
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bsblindab
I looked at that fridge for my Montana 3665RE. Not sure how I’d like the bins for the freezer. Would cut down on boxy type things like pizza etc. are they durable
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The bins are very durable. And, yes that is one disadvantage to the freezer.
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12-13-2023, 01:53 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: Squamish
Posts: 2
M.O.C. #32079
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Norcold 2118 replacement
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lkasper12
We replaced the Norcold 2118 with a Whirlpool model WRQA59CNKZ which fit perfectly in the existing slot for our Montana 2016 3710FL. I had a 1000 watt inverter installed to keep it powered during our drive time since we are not much into the boondocking. This refrigerator has an ice maker in it as well which was a big plus. Bought the unit from Lowes.
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How did you get it through the RV door? Did you have to remove the fridge doors?
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