Installation Instructions for Dometic and Norcold RV Refrigerators

The most common question I am asked by people that visit my website is "how difficult is it to change the cooling unit in my rv refrigerator" and "is this something I can do myself." Well, changing the cooling unit isn't as difficult as it might appear. There are no special tools required, no welding or solder connections to make, the cooling units simply bolt to the back of the refrigerator. Most people with average mechanical ability and a basic set of hand tools can change the cooling unit in there refrigerator in a few hours. Below I have listed installation instructions for the most common rv refrigerators, find your model number below and read through the instruction to become familiar with the steps involved in changing the cooling unit.