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HVAC refrigerator cooling unit replacement

Yahoo Message Number: 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

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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.

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Sounds interesting! Let us know what you conclude. My 1492 is still going but who knows when...

Rich 2002 Magna

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

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I'm not finding much online information. JC Refrigeration has a little:

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

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

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

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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

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Yahoo Message Number: 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

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AC version: ~$900 + shipping (~$200) + installation (~$400)
DC version: add $100

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Tom