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Braukuche
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 Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2025 8:02 am Post subject: Re: fridge replacement projects - post here |
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| Smileydude wrote: |
Don't buy the c50i from camperinteriors!!
Just ordered and the fridge was marked as if it is made in China.
Meaning you are charged tariffs as if it is from China.
Also the flush mounting frame has not made it through custom either as they didn't complete that paper work correctly either...
They have gone silent on me and won't return my emails.
Just a major expensive headache and nothing to show for it. |
Did you ever get all your components?
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MarkWard
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Joined: February 09, 2005
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Location: Retired South Florida
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| Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2025 9:10 am Post subject: Re: fridge replacement projects - post here |
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Recent install of a Dometic NRX 50C.
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My only complaint is condensation never clears up. I don't know how the moisture is getting in. Seal seems fine. Just may need to put some things in plastic bags that you'd prefer to keep dry. |
check the wiring entry point for the interior light and/or temp control... it may need some help from butyl. i had to do a warranty claim on a fancy Vitrifrigo in my bay window because of that. luckily, the moisture only made it inside the light housing (which filled with water and fried the pcb) it was fine after sealing it up. |
Was surprised to see this thread come up. We just returned from our last road trip. I contacted Dometic back when I discovered more moisture than I'd seen with the original Dometic fridge. They advised that I take it to a service center. So basically no help. I tried the dollar bill test and it passed. Still wasn't happy with how tight the door closed. Thought about it off and on and it occured to me that I could improve the two catches with some whipping line. Two passes on both catches and the door still closes and opens easily, but is very snug.
So, the condensation problem is mostly gone. In other words acceptable. Mrs Ward is very happy with the new fridge. Especially that it is actually cold and the extra space. Battery consumption seems to be a reasonable 1 amp per hour. The unit is so quiet, you really can't hear it. The compressor cycling seems based on temp not a time limit like others. So a year later, we are very pleased with our decision to purchase the Dometic NRX 50C |
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skemems
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| Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2025 8:12 pm Post subject: Re: fridge replacement projects - post here |
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I installed the Dometic CRX50 about a year ago. It's been working great, I just need to get around to making a drawer below.
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jocoman
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Location: Ottawa, Canada
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| Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2025 9:36 am Post subject: Re: fridge replacement projects - post here |
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I think I'm about to give up on the original Dometic propane fridge. I just can't get the performance out of it that I want/need. (Believe me I tried!)
Anyways, the NRX50 is available up here in Canada, so I was thinking of going with that model as the CRX50 is now unavailable.
Has anyone installed a Dometic NRX50? If so, how did it go and are you satisfied with the performsnce.
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bertobarb
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| Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2025 10:26 am Post subject: Re: fridge replacement projects - post here |
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| skemems wrote: |
I installed the Dometic CRX50 about a year ago. It's been working great, I just need to get around to making a drawer below.
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Is it possible to get that drawer mounted above the fridge instead of down on the floor? |
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Smileydude
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Location: Ontario
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| Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2025 11:24 am Post subject: Re: fridge replacement projects - post here |
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| Braukuche wrote: |
| Smileydude wrote: |
Don't buy the c50i from camperinteriors!!
Just ordered and the fridge was marked as if it is made in China.
Meaning you are charged tariffs as if it is from China.
Also the flush mounting frame has not made it through custom either as they didn't complete that paper work correctly either...
They have gone silent on me and won't return my emails.
Just a major expensive headache and nothing to show for it. |
Did you ever get all your components? |
No. Looking at going another direction once all the money tied up in credit card and tariff disputes is freed up. Hopefully. |
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skemems
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| Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2025 2:39 pm Post subject: Re: fridge replacement projects - post here |
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Is it possible to get that drawer mounted above the fridge instead of down on the floor? |
Yes, I thought about that option but will be putting a heater there down the road, I also preferred the fridge higher so the door does hit things on the floor etc.
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2025 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: fridge replacement projects - post here |
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After much deliberation I decided to go with the Vitifrigio C50i and am very happy with it.
As others have said it fits right in the space with no alterations. It blends in nicely with the stock cabinets and with the frame makes for a clean, stock like looking install.
I purchased it from the only source I could find which is Camper Interiors in the UK. The cost of the fridge and frame with shipping was around $1200.
I took a while to get it and there was a bit of a communication hang up, but they did get back to me and once it was shipped it took just four days to get it.
I would have no problem recommending them.
Install was easy. The frame is a bit to large so I cut about 1/2 inch off the horizontal piece and then stuck the edge of the left side into the slot for the stock fridge door and screwed the other side it with t stock screws using the stock grey rubber trim pieces. Then it was just a matter of wiring, which I used a fused wire to the battery. The fridge slid right in with a slight gap. I used a few screws threw the existing stock holes to secure it.
I used the fridge this week and ran great. Quiet, made ice fast kept items in the freezer frozen and everything in the fridge cold even in low 80s temps.
I have it hooked up to a 100AH lithium battery through a DC to DC charger that also enables me to use my solar panel. Had no issues with power.
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1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now
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Corwyn 
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2025 10:24 pm Post subject: Re: fridge replacement projects - post here |
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Nicely done! I notched the left side of my cabinet all the way to the floor to accommodate the frame. Love my C50i.
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2025 7:15 am Post subject: Re: fridge replacement projects - post here |
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| Corwyn wrote: |
Nicely done! I notched the left side of my cabinet all the way to the floor to accommodate the frame. Love my C50i.
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Looks sharp!
I don’t know why vendors on this side of the pond aren’t selling this unit.
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Retirement is here!
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now
1989 Westfalia |
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