Date:         Sat, 18 Sep 2004 13:07:22 -0400
Reply-To:     Westy Man <syncrowestytd@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Westy Man <syncrowestytd@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: Karl's Norcold Fridge

The fridge fits fully against the fascia board of the original. The only
item I had to move was the receptacle for the old fridge, which of course
is no longer needed. The minimal vibration only cause rattles when I put
things on the stowed table behind the kitchenette, or on the stovetop
without a towel under them. Really no big deal, given the upsides fo the
unit.

Karl

On Wed, 15 Sep 2004 15:29:08 -0700, Vince S <gipsyflies@COMCAST.NET> wrote:

>Thanks for the link.
>
>I am surprised that it does not stick out more. When I looked at it at
>the Boater's World it seemed it would stick out about 6 inches total.
>The photo looks like just the door and the fascia are stick out about
>2.5".
>
>I went back to the store today to confirm that the compressor is indeed
>Engel and sure enough, 3 of 3 of the Norcold in the store has the
>Sawafuji compressors in them. Sawafuji makes the Engel fridges and
>portable fridge/freezer that also sold under the Norcold brand.
>
>The quality of this refrigerator is top notch and I suspect it is
>entirely made by Sawafuji. Karl got a killer deal for around $300. There
>are a couple of them on eBay today bid to about this level.
>
>http://www.sawafuji.co.jp/html/index_e.htm
>
>Due to the significant size of the actuator assembly of this swing motor
>design I wonder how much vibration it generate. Karl mention that the
>vibration caused movement of some small bits in the drawer to shift and
>start to rattle.
>
>Karl, can you please share your experience?
>
>- Vince
>
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