DOMETIC RM2510 in 1971 Safari
I have a 1971 23ft Safari that had the interior rebuilt circa 2004 with a new or remanufactured Dometic RM2510 installed in the original refrigerator location. It has worked well for the past 17 years I've owned it but it appears the cooling unit has now failed, as it will no longer works on electric or propane and we got a faint whiff of ammonia when trying to start it up and also heard a gurgling noise in the coils. It appears Dometic no longer makes this unit and, from what I can tell, does not another more modern unit that is the same size. I've seen remanufactured units for sale on rvpartscountry.com and am also aware that rebuilt cooling units can be had from the Amish company in Indiana. However, I'm also wondering if anyone else has had to replace their 2510 and found another current replacement option that is the same size or very close that would allow it to fit into the existing space.
In addition, it appears the manner in which the previous owner rebuilt the cabinet space the refrigerator mounts in may present a challenge regarding removal. So, I may need to hand this project off to someone who has experience with vintage trailers as many RV Repair outfits do not want to work on old trailers. If anyone has any leads on resources who specialize in vintage trailer repair in the Pacific Northwest (Washington or Oregon) as I'm located in Portland, it would be appreciated. I also need to have an issue with the city water hook up addressed.
Thanks
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