Avanti 12V/110V Regrigerator.. Why Not?

[Uncork-n-Unwind]

So the Norcold died on me and now I need to figure something out..

Replace/Fix the Norcold for ~$500 or...

Buy one of these.... http://www.boatandrvaccessories.com/SHP1712SDC.htm

Any reason why I shouldn't? $180 for a few seasons is better than hauling ice and coolers...

Anyone have one? Thoughts/Concerns?

 

[Fireman431]

Re: Avanti 12V/110V Regrigerator.. Why Not?

Seems unrealistically cheap. A standard 12v/110v fridge runs $1200-1500. If it's that cheap, why not get it? You'll obviously have much more room with ice/coolers, but the fridge is always convienent for quick trips. Will it come close to fitting in the Norcolds spot?

 

[Uncork-n-Unwind]

Re: Avanti 12V/110V Regrigerator.. Why Not?

The Norcold (or Notcold) dimensions are:

20 3/8" x, 18" x 19 1/4"

Cheap fridge is:
20 1/4" x 17" x 18 3/4"

I'll have to build a mounting bracket of some sort or cover the open space with molding or something to make it look nice.

Since this is a "superconductor" fridge, I'll have to make sure there's some ventilation under my cabinet.

We splash the boat in May and leave it docked until October. We're plugged in 85% of the time and were considering a dorm fridge but for a little more can get one with 12V.

I figure if this things lasts 2 seasons I'll still be ahead of the game. Even if I keep the boat 4 more years and have to replace it twice I'm still have pocketed $500!