Well I had a deadline at work get postponed so what in the heck did I do?! Run home to work on the camper! Trip is COMING UP! YIKES!
Got the fridge back in today. It worked great on 120V which means 12V is fine, so after my service, Im hoping propane works or I will SERIOUSLY debate an engle. This is my second dometic RM2193 and was not impressed by the first one. Too bad these things are SO pricey!
Insulated and ready for the fridge....
Had to stop to admire my hard work over the past few weeks. It is SURE a different camper!
Yup, I did completely take all the trim off the fridge, prep, and paint. Also added a new front panel. Hey, if you are going to do it........
Now for the biggest problem of them all. The front lift panel. I didnt notice until tonight that the hinge is riveted to the roof. OH I HATE RIVETS
I am going to screw the new panel to the roof unless anyone can tell me I am wrong and it really needs to be riveted. Input guys?
Next, after emailing back and forth with Alley-Kat I wanted to make sure I wasnt digging myself a hole. From reading another thread on here I decided to tension the hinges for install.
I first just tried rebar tie wire and twisting. I quickly realized that will not work unless I have someone helping me. OK.... Next Idea.....
I made loops with the tie wire about every 3rd hole. Then dug around the garage and truck for ratcheting tie-downs. Yup, worked like a charm! This is a great way to take care of this if you are by yourself.
Now I am ready for the install. Oh boy!!!