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Posted: 19 Dec 2023 at 8:19am

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Posted: 19 Dec 2023 at 8:24am

Here is the dometic email with pictures-sorry for all of the double and empty posts

"Hi there Vann, thank you for sending in the pictures and information on your unit. I have reviewed everything and have found that your original part has been superseded. The part listed is correct and current however, it may look a tad different but will work and connect properly with your unit. I have provided some pictures below to show the part has been superseded and what the part looks like now. The correct CURRENT part number is 2412802825.

Thank you,

Brittany Mackey

Dometic Consumer Service Representative

here are the correct images for my earlier post-I cannot put them in the email from Dometic, but they are in the same order as shown above in the email

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Posted: 19 Dec 2023 at 8:31am

Vann,

Changing over to a larger fridge, I know there have been some that have done it already, but do you think that the weight will be an issue because of the floor plan of your 179?? I haven't heard any weight concerns from the people that have done that modification. ?? Good information from Dometic, thanks.

Jay

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We have a 2011 172 and some problems over the years. I tried a few things but nothing was working. The problem was I never know what I would get when I turned on the fridge, either the fridge started like it should or it started with a big poof. I even stuck a pipe cleaner in the supply tube, clean as a whistle. To make the story short, I replaced the orifice never had a problem again.

PS the reason my line was clean is, that I bleed my lines after every trip.

If you want something done right, do it yourself.
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Posted: 23 Dec 2023 at 9:22am

JR-regarding the weight question

I did research this prior to making the decision. The Dometic RM8501 has a listed weight of 62#, and the M/w is 49#. given that we will also be removing several(???)pound of excess wood, the total removed should be around 115-120#.

The new Norcold N4150 has a listed weight of 85# plus whatever wood we have to install.

so, i think we will still lose about 30 pounds overall with the changeout.

We picked up the new refrig yesterday and we will start tearing out and redoing the cabinet next week.

I will take pictures and post the results later.

Thanks again for all of the advice and input from fellow podders.

We will probably sell the refrig for parts if anyone needs anything

Travel often and safe

Vann

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Sounds like you have done a good job of researching, I just didn't want you to have any unintended consequences. Have a Blessed Christmas along with the project you are starting.

Jay

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	Here is the dometic email with pictures-sorry for all of the double and empty posts "Hi there Vann, thank you for sending in the pictures and information on your unit. I have reviewed everything and have found that your original part has been superseded. The part listed is correct and current however, it may look a tad different but will work and connect properly with your unit. I have provided some pictures below to show the part has been superseded and what the part looks like now. The correct CURRENT part number is 2412802825. Thank you, Brittany Mackey Dometic Consumer Service Representative here are the correct images for my earlier post-I cannot put them in the email from Dometic, but they are in the same order as shown above in the email
	Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179

JR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 31 Aug 2018 Location: Manistee, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 375	Post Options Post Reply Quote JR Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Dec 2023 at 8:31am
	Vann, Changing over to a larger fridge, I know there have been some that have done it already, but do you think that the weight will be an issue because of the floor plan of your 179?? I haven't heard any weight concerns from the people that have done that modification. ?? Good information from Dometic, thanks.
	Jay 179/2019

marwayne Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1003	Post Options Post Reply Quote marwayne Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Dec 2023 at 7:55pm
	We have a 2011 172 and some problems over the years. I tried a few things but nothing was working. The problem was I never know what I would get when I turned on the fridge, either the fridge started like it should or it started with a big poof. I even stuck a pipe cleaner in the supply tube, clean as a whistle. To make the story short, I replaced the orifice never had a problem again. PS the reason my line was clean is, that I bleed my lines after every trip.
	If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd.

Pod People Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1087	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pod People Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Dec 2023 at 9:22am
	JR-regarding the weight question I did research this prior to making the decision. The Dometic RM8501 has a listed weight of 62#, and the M/w is 49#. given that we will also be removing several(???)pound of excess wood, the total removed should be around 115-120#. The new Norcold N4150 has a listed weight of 85# plus whatever wood we have to install. so, i think we will still lose about 30 pounds overall with the changeout. We picked up the new refrig yesterday and we will start tearing out and redoing the cabinet next week. I will take pictures and post the results later. Thanks again for all of the advice and input from fellow podders. We will probably sell the refrig for parts if anyone needs anything Travel often and safe Vann
	Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179

JR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 31 Aug 2018 Location: Manistee, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 375	Post Options Post Reply Quote JR Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Dec 2023 at 8:12am
	Sounds like you have done a good job of researching, I just didn't want you to have any unintended consequences. Have a Blessed Christmas along with the project you are starting.
	Jay 179/2019