Aftermarket CS-S Fridge Replacement?

elbereth
elbereth Member Posts: 105
edited January 2020 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
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?
2018 T@B CS-S Towed by 2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i in the wilds of Minnesota

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  • Cbusguy
    Cbusguy Member Posts: 771
    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.
    2009 GMC Canyon,   3.7 liter 
    2020 320s Boondock lite, With Lots of mods
  • rkj__
    rkj__ Member Posts: 641
    Just curious, what did you do to ruin your old fridge?

    Mine is not working. 
    2016 T@b 320 CS-S - 2018 GMC Sierra - St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • elbereth
    elbereth Member Posts: 105
    Ah... it involved a dead battery... and maggots.  Truly, operator error.
    2018 T@B CS-S Towed by 2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i in the wilds of Minnesota
  • crampshaw
    crampshaw Member Posts: 16
    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
    elbereth Member Posts: 105
    Thanks @crampshaw
    2018 T@B CS-S Towed by 2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i in the wilds of Minnesota
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    @elbereth - here’s a link.

    https://www.engelcoolers.com/catalog/product/view/id/383/category/8/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIptawjNaF5wIVSb7ACh2MrAJJEAQYAiABEgLwvPD_BwE
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • ChrisandAlexis
    ChrisandAlexis Member Posts: 120
    @elbereth, Can you elaborate on how the Engel is much better than the Norcold? Thanks.

    Chris and Alexis-- Roseville, California--2017 T@B CS-S--Toyota 4Runner
  • elbereth
    elbereth Member Posts: 105
    edited January 2020
    @ChrisandAlexis I have the same question for @crampshaw.  Good to know it fits!
    2018 T@B CS-S Towed by 2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i in the wilds of Minnesota

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