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Country Coach Restoration, Repair & Parts Forums => Country Coach Archive => Topic started by: Tom Harsch on January 21, 2019, 08:20:40 pm

Title: HVAC refrigerator cooling unit replacement
Post by: Tom Harsch on January 21, 2019, 08:20:40 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 117049 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/country-coach-owners/conversations/messages/117049)
Our Dometic NDR 1292 refrigerator cooling unit has apparently failed -- after 16+ years of reliable service. I've come across a replacement cooling unit that essentially converts the existing Dometic cabinet to a residential refrigerator. It replaces the entire absorption system with a 110-120V electric compressor and cooling coils -- no more LP.

Unit appears to be branded "Dutch Aire" -- same company that manufactures the well known "Amish" replacement dual-mode cooling units??

The specs say is only requires 0.8A during operation and will run off a with 600W inverter (does not require pure sine wave). The system also comes in a 12-24V (5.5A) version.

Some things I like: no more concerns about leveling, no need to remove windshield to remove/replace old cabinet, no cabinet remodeling needed, relatively inexpensive ($895 + shipping + installation)..

Just wondering if anyone has any knowledge of or experience with this system.
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Tom Harsch
2002 Allure #30791
Title: Re: HVAC refrigerator cooling unit replacement
Post by: JNat_98 on January 22, 2019, 08:51:26 am
Yahoo Message Number: 117050 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/country-coach-owners/conversations/messages/117050)
I have heard of a lot of good things about Dutch Aire. I also was in on similar thread on irv2 about this. I like our fridge and if this was my choice I would do this conversion or the new lp-elec unit with helium or what ever gas isn't flammable. Good company from all people who have dealt with them.
Title: Re: HVAC refrigerator cooling unit replacement
Post by: Richard Barlow on January 22, 2019, 09:22:14 am
Yahoo Message Number: 117051 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/country-coach-owners/conversations/messages/117051)
Sounds interesting! Let us know what you conclude. My 1492 is still going but who knows when...

Rich 2002 Magna
Title: Re: HVAC refrigerator cooling unit replacement
Post by: dh1621 on January 22, 2019, 12:12:28 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 117053 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/country-coach-owners/conversations/messages/117053)

The Dutch Air website does not show this conversion device in their product pages. Any other source information available?
Daron Hairabedian, 98 Allure 30226

Title: Re: HVAC refrigerator cooling unit replacement
Post by: Tom Harsch on January 22, 2019, 02:02:23 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 117054 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/country-coach-owners/conversations/messages/117054)
I'm not finding much online information. JC Refrigeration has a little:

https://jc-refrigeration.com/products/ (https://jc-refrigeration.com/products/)
http://jc-refrigeration.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/New-Unit_front.png (http://jc-refrigeration.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/New-Unit_front.png)

https://jc-refrigeration.com/videos/ (https://jc-refrigeration.com/videos/)

and there's a recent YouTube video with lots of valuable comments from viewers (ugly link, I know!):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yte1V3CkDrw&fbclid=IwAR1gpsZ3KH37bZSYqJx-kaW2hOW4PXj6xgV_vu1WIYZBjvizzVKc79TCapw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yte1V3CkDrw&fbclid=IwAR1gpsZ3KH37bZSYqJx-kaW2hOW4PXj6xgV_vu1WIYZBjvizzVKc79TCapw)

PM from factory (JC Refrigeration) indicates the cost for the Dometic NDR 1292 110-120V AC version is about $900 + shipping + install (3-4 hours?). Shipping is ~$200; factory install (at Shipshewana, IN) is available for ~$400. The 12-24V DC verison is about $1000.

Three year warranty and optional to buy a three year extension for $125.

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Tom
Title: Re: HVAC refrigerator cooling unit replacement
Post by: JNat_98 on January 22, 2019, 02:06:13 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 117055 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/country-coach-owners/conversations/messages/117055)

This page show a few pics of their compressor based unit.

https://jc-refrigeration.com/products/ (https://jc-refrigeration.com/products/)
Title: Re: HVAC refrigerator cooling unit replacement
Post by: Ken Harrison on January 23, 2019, 12:49:00 am
Yahoo Message Number: 117057 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/country-coach-owners/conversations/messages/117057)
FWIW, I had my "dangerous" but operating Dometic replaced prophylactically with the Dutch Aire, which promptly failed after two years. Now we are back to a much newer Dometic, which is doing just fine. YMMV.
Ken, 2004 Allure #31035
Title: Re: HVAC refrigerator cooling unit replacement
Post by: dabus on January 23, 2019, 06:46:06 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 117062 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/country-coach-owners/conversations/messages/117062)
I called JC Refer and they have the conversion unit for New Dimension 1492 for 899 for 120v model and 999 for the 12 volt model. $300 to install at their facility. It does not show up on website. They are updating the site. 2-3 weeks lead time for install lead time,.

Jerre
2002 Magna 37
#6094
Title: HVAC refrig
Post by: Marlene Blauth on January 22, 2019, 11:19:31 am
Yahoo Message Number: 117052 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/country-coach-owners/conversations/messages/117052)
What is the cost of this new system
Thanks
Bob Intrigue 2000
Title: Re: HVAC refrig
Post by: Tom Harsch on January 22, 2019, 03:18:32 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 117056 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/country-coach-owners/conversations/messages/117056)
AC version: ~$900 + shipping (~$200) + installation (~$400)
DC version: add $100

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Tom
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