74 Sovereign Fridge

nmhuntr · 06-30-2009, 10:41 PM

I am looking into buying a 74 Sovereign. If the fridg does not work are these repairable (assuming no leak)? I know this is open ended but if the answer is a flat no then I know I will have to get a new fridge.

Thanks
Greg

PizzaChop · 06-30-2009, 10:47 PM

While they may be repairable, depending on the condition of the box, you may not want to bother.

Our new Dometic (RM 2820) is so much nicer than the original (RM 75 I think), and even comes with a light. No regrets whatsoever with replacement. (Our '72 blew a tube or something and it had rusty gaskets anyway.)

Plan on $850 - $1000 for replacement unless you decide to go with a Lowe's special.

Airdaddy · 07-09-2009, 07:01 PM

If I may ask?? Where did you buy the replacement> I have a 31 foot 75 Sovereign and my doors do not close very well, hardware loose. However the unit works fine. I am replace all the interior, updating that is, so I plan to replace the frig. Can you let me know if you bought on line and where or if you bought in your area?

Airdaddy
Wichita Kansas

Aage · 07-10-2009, 02:52 PM

Well, there's lots of places. First off, here is the Dometic site. Lots to show you about the various models, AND they have a dealer locator, plus a chart to give you the modern equivalent model number if your old refer is discontinued.

Here is a place that sells new and reconditioned ones.

Vintage Trailer has a couple of models.

There is an ebaY seller that has new "guts" to put in your old refer.

Or just watch Craigslist or your local Kijiji sites. Most RV dealers (Airstream and otherwise) carry them.

Strangely, Out-of-Doors Mart doesn't appear to.

mello mike · 07-10-2009, 04:37 PM

I'm with Ron on this one. Just buy a new one. You won't regret it.

Airdaddy · 07-11-2009, 08:48 AM

Thanks for the reply> the recon frig looks like the way I will go. However freight might place the price right inline for a new replacement from my local dealer> I have always rebuildt older cars and not travel trailers. This is my first go around. Trying to keep the old look however renew the complete interior>

Airdaddy

Aage · 07-15-2009, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Airdaddy

freight might place the price right inline for a new replacement from my local dealer

Here's another place, this month's special? Free delivery on orders over $350.

His prices on the Dometics seem comparable...

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Originally Posted by Airdaddy

Trying to keep the old look however renew the complete interior

Dometics accept slide-in wood-grain door panels: make your own, or buy them Tailer-made.