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08-19-2018, 05:40 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 36.1
State: Michigan
Posts: 2
THOR #11218
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Refrigerator replacement????
Have a 2017 Thor Palazzo 36.1 and though only two years old the 16 cu ft Whirlpool refrigerator is not cooling properly. I have a service person coming out this week to check it and hopefully return to working order. My question is how do folks replace the original one when it’s time? With the coach door off and the refrigerator doors removed I am still 1 1/2 inches shy from taking this one out. Looks like this one got put in before the coach door frame was installed?
Thanks,
Michael
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08-19-2018, 06:00 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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I've it said, that removing the windshield is a distinct possibility...
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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08-20-2018, 12:45 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,884
THOR #6826
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I’ve been told that they take out a slide. It ain’t cheap or easy!
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08-24-2018, 09:26 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds
State: Ontario
Posts: 265
THOR #9081
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On the Palazzo you can change out the RR through the passenger window. Take a look at this thread http://www.irv2.com/forums/f281/repl...or-375776.html
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08-24-2018, 09:58 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Georgia
Posts: 2,585
THOR #4735
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no doubt it will be difficult, EVEN if you could get it out the door... I can't imagine trying to take it out a window, and then also having to bring another one in that way..
btw, did you measure the fridge depth with the doors removed?
also, what is the nature of the 'problem' you've experienced with the fridge itself?
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08-24-2018, 10:54 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Perhaps a cutting torch, and a bunch of fire extinguishers?
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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08-24-2018, 11:14 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 23TR
State: California
Posts: 981
THOR #6701
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Seems those Whirlpools of a couple years back have been having issues. I have heard of some being repaired but we had no luck with ours in our house. They said it could not be repaired and luckily the warrenty paid the purchase price allowing us to replace it with a Samsung.
There was a thread a while back on this topic and I believe they were able to repair theirs. I did have a friend a while back that removed a slide to install.
Good Luck with whatever the process.
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DW, Daughter and 2 dogs, Sofie (black lab/boxer) and Phoebe (schnoodle)
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11-30-2018, 02:30 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Texas
Posts: 8
THOR #11235
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Palazzo Refrigerator won’t Cool
We have a 2017 Palazzo that has been a PIA since we bought it New last. This months problem is that the frig won’t cool. Took it to RV service center but they don’t work on household refrigerators. We have an extended warranty so just wondering if I need to call a residential repairman to service this like it was in our home? Really getting frustrated with the constant money pit we purchased.
From batteries needing replaced to constant inverter issues I’m rather frustrated. Was hoping for a better experience for our first new RV.
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11-30-2018, 03:49 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
State: Texas
Posts: 678
THOR #3109
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90Ranger,
Call the warranty company and see what they want to do--always need to do that first so you don't run afoul of the fine print. What is the actual warranty on the refrigerator itself from the fridge mfg--check that first.
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2015 38RSSA--traded
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11-30-2018, 06:42 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: Mobile Suites 38rssa
State: Alaska
Posts: 253
THOR #8691
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To have whirlpool repair ur fridge, it has to be pulled from its cabinet.
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2018 MS 38rssa
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11-30-2018, 06:43 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: Mobile Suites 38rssa
State: Alaska
Posts: 253
THOR #8691
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I have had this done.
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2018 MS 38rssa
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11-30-2018, 07:21 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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I would buy 10 coolers before removing a slide. My slides operate flawlessly and I would bet a $100 against a stale doughnut with a bite out of it, you would never get it back the same way. I would remove the window over the sofa and gather good help for lifting before removing the slide. The fridge couldn't be that heavy empty with the door off.
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2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
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11-30-2018, 07:40 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 36.1
State: Michigan
Posts: 2
THOR #11218
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Well yes I did have to pull the refrigerator out of the cabinet and lower it into the coach for the service tech. Fortunate for me the fan motor was bad, he had one and the fridge is back in service. Cost just under $100.00. That said I’m not looking forward to replacing it EVER.
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