Replacing Appliances

Dtrmnd · 02-15-2008, 04:45 PM

Is it ok to replace the OEM appaliances with out hurting the value of the Airstream. The Refrigerator, dont work, the oven dont work, I have purchased a new Range (cook top and oven compbined) I would like to replace the kitchen sink with a deeper bowl, I will have to redo the base cabinets in order to put in the new Range. all help appreciated. Thanks

cosmotini · 02-15-2008, 05:08 PM

I would think that replacing the non-functioning appliances would increase the value of your trailer. Unless you're using regular household appliances and not rv appliances.

Dtrmnd · 02-15-2008, 05:19 PM

I plan to use RV appliances. I might use a College Frige because of the Price of a gas one is SOOOOOOOOOO expensive.

**Stefrobrts** · 02-15-2008, 05:52 PM

Save up and pop for the RV fridge, preferably a 3-way, and you'll be set. Working appliances is always better than non-working, and as long as the cabinet changes are functional and look good, it can only help the value.

Dtrmnd · 02-26-2008, 11:14 PM

I have found a used Dometic, only thing is its smaller then the orignal. whats your thought

Dan4odm · 02-29-2008, 11:53 PM

If you get a Refer that is used and you do not know how long it has been sitting, you could be asking for it. The reason being, the chemicals sit and when you turn it on and less than 30 days, they eat a hole in the pipes (cooling unit). Then you have nothing. Also, having a Refer that is a lot smaller than the one that was in there, you have to make sure that the inside is completly sealed. Carbon monoxide can take you away from here.
If you do seal it enough to be safe, it can look tacky. Saving and getting the model that fits in the hole is the best way to go. Do not get the 3 way, unless it is the only way you can get it. It will cost you more and is a maintain only feature.