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Post by cr123890 on Dec 8, 2016 21:02:46 GMT -8
my camper I just got has a astral 3 way fridge and I was wandering if anyone else had one and did it work good and are there replacement parts for them im not sure if mine works yet but it looks good so fingers crossed thanks cr |
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Post by vikx on Dec 8, 2016 21:48:44 GMT -8
No parts available. Good luck with the test!
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Post by cr123890 on Dec 8, 2016 21:53:29 GMT -8
might have to send it in to American restoration lol
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Post by vikx on Dec 8, 2016 22:05:50 GMT -8
The problem is the cooling unit. If it fails, it has to be replaced or rebuilt. They can't be "charged" like a regular fridge. Unfortunately, I've yet to find a company that will rebuild the old ones. If you want to keep the old fridge body, it's possible to put new (electric only) "guts" in it. Or, use the original door as a cabinet cover for a hidden dorm fridge...
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Post by cr123890 on Dec 8, 2016 22:19:45 GMT -8
awesome idea I never thought of that or just buy a yeti cooler and put it inside lol
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Post by Ten on Dec 9, 2016 6:00:56 GMT -8
I gutted out my Astral propane-only fridge, put a bulkhead drain in the bottom, and plan to use it like an icebox in its original space. I have a strong feeling that it won't be the most efficient setup... But it is "original", if you stretch the definition just a bit.
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Post by mel on Dec 9, 2016 9:15:27 GMT -8
I gutted out my Astral propane-only fridge, put a bulkhead drain in the bottom, and plan to use it like an icebox in its original space. I have a strong feeling that it won't be the most efficient setup... But it is "original", if you stretch the definition just a bit. How can I tell if mine is a propane only or a 3 way fridge??  airflyte6 by Mel L, on Flickr |
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Post by cr123890 on Dec 9, 2016 10:29:47 GMT -8
Mine says it on top but u should also have controls inside below the doors if it's both so u can change settings
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Post by Ten on Dec 9, 2016 11:08:50 GMT -8
What year is it? Probably the same as mine, propane only. The easiest way is to pull the control cover off, below the door. It would have two separate sets of controls. If there is only the propane ignition button and the temp control, it would only have a propane burner.
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Post by mel on Dec 9, 2016 11:17:25 GMT -8
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I just went out and looked at it and it appears to be propane only. It just has a temp knob and the ignition button. I am going to assume it doesn't work. But I wont be testing it out for while.
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