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slidding out the refrigerator to access the back

Yahoo Message Number: 107580
We think we have a leak behind the refrigerator near the ice maker and am wondering if there are any "tricks" to scooting out the frig?

Thanks for any advise.
Laura and Greg
2008 Magna #6954

Re: slidding out the refrigerator to access the back

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Yahoo Message Number: 107584
2 people, one outside and one inside.
have something same height as refrigerator to support the fridge when it's removed like a dolly. something to protect the floor.

Our leak was the icemaker line dried out and cracked. We just plugged the line and removed the icemaker. Gave us more freezer space.

Lonny & Diane Livingston

'04 Allure #31065

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Re: slidding out the refrigerator to access the back

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 107586
If it is the icemaker line, it can be replaced without removing the refrigerator. Remove the icemaker tape a string on the water line remove the line from the outside panel and replace the water hose and reinstall the icemaker. Fairly simple. Took me about 1/2 hour

Mike

2006 Inspire 51808

Re: slidding out the refrigerator to access the back

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Yahoo Message Number: 107612
Remove the doors to lighten
Remove the wood trim at the top

Lower the refrigerator by screwing the levelers down at the bottom Get a big strong friend

Slide the refrigerator out then lower it the 4" to the floor Slide it towards the front of the coach so that you get around it

Fix the water leak

Sell the coach, so you never have to lift the fridge back up into place.

Good luck, I had to do it 5 times in two days! I also know how to get the refrigerator out of the coach in case this doesn't cure you of working on your coach.

Terry Ray

08 Affinity 6837

Re: slidding out the refrigerator to access the back

Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 107613
Great summary!!! Did it pretty much exactly with total success!!. I was wondering if we ever had to replace, how the heck would we get it out. Will keep you in mind should we need direction.
Hopefully not in this life time!!

Laura Lewis

Winter Park Chateau
405 Lions Gate Drive
PO BOX 798

Winter Park, CO 80482
(970) 726 2884

Cellular 970 281-2022

www.winterparkchateau.com

Re: slidding out the refrigerator to access the back

Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 107617
So what is your answer for getting the frig out??I have studied this going and coming and the only answer I can see is through the windshield!! By the way, there is one other option to stop the leak. Just disconnect the stupid ice maker!!

Re: slidding out the refrigerator to access the back

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Yahoo Message Number: 107622
To all who want to know how to get the big refrigerators out of the coach:

Open the big window behind the drivers seat and rotate it up to it's highest position 90 degrees to the side of the coach. Get 4 more big strong guys, two cases of cold beer, and a blanket to lay over the sill plate of the window.

Use 3" movers straps under the fridge to pick it up, then rotate the bottom out through the window then down to the floor. You and your friends have about 30 minutes to drink the beer which by know should be very cold while the Refrigerator repairman silver solders and recharges the new compressor. Then it's time to do it over again.

One suggestion; don't let the friends drink all the beer before they put it back in. Make them wait until it is back in so they won't drink and run. Also, be very careful when you close the big flush glass window, if you don't line it up right you'll pinch the corner of the glass and it will shatter like mine did!

If you are not fortunate enough to have the big side window prepare to take out the windshield. More on that some other time.

Terry Ray

08 Affinity 6837

Always has to learn the hard way!

Re: slidding out the refrigerator to access the back

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Yahoo Message Number: 107631
One option is to take the doors off of the refrigerators, lay flat the passenger's seat or remove the seat. Then it should be able to go out the door. If not the next option is the front windshield will need to be removed.

Alex Ritchey 2000 CC Affinity B&B 42' tag

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Yahoo Message Number: 107666
Is the ice maker siliconed to side of refrig? I have a new ice maker I need to install.. I yanked on it a little but looks like its glued....

Bob

03 Allure

On Thursday, August 11, 2016 2:26 PM, "sdlivingston48@... [Country-Coach-Owners]"  wrote:

2 people, one outside and one inside.
have something same height as refrigerator to support the fridge when it's removed like a dolly. something to protect the floor.

Our leak was the icemaker line dried out and cracked. We just plugged the line and removed the icemaker. Gave us more freezer space.

Lonny & Diane Livingston

'04 Allure #31065

How to Remove an RV Refrigerator | Trails.com

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How to Remove an RV Refrigerator | Trails.com How to Remove an RV Refrigerator. RV refrigerators are more difficult to remove than most house refrigerators because they are held in place with screws, hard...

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Re: slidding out the refrigerator to access the back

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Yahoo Message Number: 107685
It has 2 screw mounting points. Loosen those and it lifts off.

Mikee

Re: slidding out the refrigerator to access the back

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Yahoo Message Number: 107696
I replaced the ice make in my coach and it was fairly easy. Don't remember if it was 2 or 4 screws that held it in place inside the freezer area. Good luck

Dave & Jodi
2007 CC Allure 40’ Tag #31495
2012 Jeep GC
Big Bear Lake, Ca & Henderson, Nev