Replaced 3-way Dometic with compressor cooler

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Many of the posts about replacing 3-way fridges are older, so I thought I’d add this recent mod to the stack. With help from my RV repair specialist, I finally pulled the original Dometic fridge out of my 2014 T@B and replaced it with an Igloo compressor cooler. They sealed off the propane supply for the fridge, did a full propane system check, replaced the CO2 detector and the original propane hoses. 

Here is the parts list (links are Cdn but also available in US)

• Igloo 20 QT ac/dc cooler: https://canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/igloo-electric-portable-cooler-blue-20-qt-0373300p.html 
• Pull out shelf:  https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B0DWSCZ7QN?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
• Eyelets to secure webbing while in tow:  https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B0CJV3RZ1C?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
• 6” Stainless steel drain hole covers (4), used to cover old fridge ducts: https://www.rona.ca/en/product/oatey-6-in-diameter-stainless-steel-cover-plate-42783c-11205207
• 12V/USB outlet provided by RV repair specialist. 

Energy use during a driveway test: 

• Cooled down from OAT to fridge temp (4C) in 5 minutes then shut off
• Took my 210 Ah 6v AGMs from 100% state of charge to 80% under load. This initial drain would easily be recovered under tow or by solar.

I’ll be camping off-grid this weekend and will report back on energy draw, etc. So far, I’m super happy with the final result!