Aftermarket CS-S Fridge Replacement?

elbereth

A user error catastrophic mishap (no worries to anyone looking to buy a T@B, this was not a manufacturer issue) means we need to replace the fridge on our CS-S.  

Since we’re looking at a significant cash outlay, I was thinking of exploring options.  Has anyone tried using anything but the Norcold NR740 that it came with?  I’m wondering about whether other options fit in the same space and power consumption.  While I love @Sharon_is_SAM ’s setup, since I’m doing an aftermarket replacement I know the ARB-style fridges are too deep to fit, and in order to fit sideways I’d have to do some serious cabinet modification that’s probably beyond my skills.

So far, I can find the direct replacement with the Norcold NR740, and then it looks like the Dometic CRX50, Engel SR48-F, and Indel-B Cruise 42 might be options - anyone have any experience with the others?

Cbusguy

There are a number of clones on amazon.   We purchased an alpicool cooler to augment our dometic and it has worked well.  bought it based on slim potato head on youtube.   been very please.   they have a large number of sizes available  so you should be able to find one that fits.

rkj__

Just curious, what did you do to ruin your old fridge?

Mine is not working. 

elbereth

Ah... it involved a dead battery... and maggots.  Truly, operator error.

crampshaw

We use an Engel 12v only fridge. Replaced the Norcold years ago when it died. The Engel much better than Norcold and fits the same openings. 

elbereth

Thanks @crampshaw

Sharon_is_SAM

@elbereth - here’s a link.

https://www.engelcoolers.com/catalog/product/view/id/383/category/8/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIptawjNaF5wIVSb7ACh2MrAJJEAQYAiABEgLwvPD_BwE

ChrisandAlexis

@elbereth, Can you elaborate on how the Engel is much better than the Norcold? Thanks.

elbereth

@ChrisandAlexis I have the same question for @crampshaw.  Good to know it fits!