My recent BC3650RL modifications

asherwin

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Recently had my 3 yr old Norcold (nevercold) 1200 series fridge replaced with Samsung 18 cu ft unit. To ensure sufficient power to run fridge while boondocking I added two additional 12V batteries (now 4) and Go Power Flex 200W solar kit. Inverter is Samlex 2000W PST series combined with Samlex automatic 30A transfer switch. Kudos to my dealer, Open Roads RV for awesome fridge swap and solar install. Have been testing on solar only for the last few days and am very impressed. With built in generator as backup I have fewer power worries as my wife and I continue our RV adventures.
 

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asherwin

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How long did it take your dealer for the entire install?

They had it for 10 days and also installed bedroom AC and a new MCD blind. Given the number of rigs they had in for fall maintenance, winterizing etc I though this was pretty good turnaround. Was in no rush as I don't leave for Myrtle Beach until next week. Oh, they gave it a bath too :)
 

boatto5er

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Actually, the Samsung fits through the RV door with just the handles and handle bolts(screw right out) taken off. I put the same fridge in mine.


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Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn

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Very nice job, you will love it all. Looks like a nice clean install. I've found that even with 4 12V batteries, I need to make sure they are fully charged to run the inverter/fridge all night. I Think if I find us doing a lot of dry camping I will change out to 4 - 6V. I just didn't want to have to maintain the the 6V every month. So far so good though.
 
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