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Post by mcirisheyes on Oct 25, 2022 0:34:56 GMT -5
My Samsung residential fridge died 2 years ago. It is not fixable according to repair men. Problem is it is stuck in my 2016 KZ Durango 325 5th wheel. Appliance movers tried everything to get it out the front door. Dismantled and all the angles are off and it is 1/2” too big. So I have been using a mini fridge for two years…. please help, as this is my residence currently…
Thank you in advance!
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Post by lynnmor on Oct 25, 2022 2:30:07 GMT -5
Can you take out a large window and take it out with it lying down?
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Post by 660catman on Oct 25, 2022 5:43:57 GMT -5
^^^^ this or taking the trailer door frame off.
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Post by Edd505 on Oct 25, 2022 13:57:01 GMT -5
I have the Norcold 18cuf and I was told by a KZ tech the only way to get it our was to pull the slide.
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Post by jetzen on Oct 25, 2022 15:16:58 GMT -5
My Samsung residential fridge died 2 years ago. It is not fixable according to repair men. Problem is it is stuck in my 2016 KZ Durango 325 5th wheel. Appliance movers tried everything to get it out the front door. Dismantled and all the angles are off and it is 1/2” too big. So I have been using a mini fridge for two years…. please help, as this is my residence currently… Thank you in advance! If you have an 18 cuft Samsung french door refer with a freezer on the bottom with a 30" entry door in the trailer you will need to take the doors off the refer and the freezer drawer out in order to get it through the entry door of the trailer. If you have a 28" entry door on the trailer you will need to remove the dining room window and take it out that way. |
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Post by gwinger on Oct 25, 2022 19:44:59 GMT -5
This is where the manufacturers engineers need to think about this type of problem and accommodate a way to remove these large items without destroying the RV.
people buying RV's and trailers need to realize this also. A large refrigerator is a nice option until it breaks. Years ago I toured one of the manufacturers and saw them putting everything inside before the walls were finished. Your RV will probably outlast that refrig. Appliances are basically a throw away item when it fails.
I have a neighbor who has a brand new Samsung in his house 'repaired' four times in 2 years, and then was told it could not be fixed.
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diferg
Newbie RV’er
2019 KZ 270THLE / 2006 ST-1300
Posts: 32
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Post by diferg on Oct 26, 2022 11:24:20 GMT -5
Go to Harbor Freight and buy a "Saws all" reciprocating saw with metal cutting blade (about $30.00). Cut fridge into manageable pieces. pay close attention to dimensions of replacement fridge or simply embrace the new pantry/closet project.
P.S. protect floor from metal shavings.
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charlie505
Newbie RV’er
Kathi & Charlie, Albuquerque, NM
Posts: 13
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Post by charlie505 on Oct 26, 2022 15:47:09 GMT -5
Go to Harbor Freight and buy a "Saws all" reciprocating saw with metal cutting blade (about $30.00). Cut fridge into manageable pieces. pay close attention to dimensions of replacement fridge or simply embrace the new pantry/closet project. P.S. protect floor from metal shavings. I thought of doing something similar; or just getting a BFH* and going to town!
A second thought, though - how do you get back in a similarly-sized replacement fridge, if that's what you'd want to do?
* Big F'n Hammer
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Post by lynnmor on Oct 26, 2022 17:37:40 GMT -5
"A second thought, though - how do you get back in a similarly-sized replacement fridge, if that's what you'd want to do?"
Buy one that fits or two small ones. The other option is to build a scaffold to remove the slide whenever a refrigerator needs installed, replaced or repaired.
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Post by tightwadted on Oct 27, 2022 17:54:03 GMT -5
I second the "Sawzall" reciprocating saw solution with this caveat: buy a good Milwaukee metal cutting or "Ax" blade instead of one that would come with a cheap (harbor freight) version.
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luscombet8f
Weekender RV’er
My 1949 Luscombe T8-F & 251RLT
Posts: 68
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Post by luscombet8f on Oct 28, 2022 11:24:09 GMT -5
I would get my 'Sawzall' in a New York Flash!! Subdivide and Conquer!!! And, as mentioned, plan ahead to ease cleanup. You will wonder why you waited so long..... :-) :-)
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diferg
Newbie RV’er
2019 KZ 270THLE / 2006 ST-1300
Posts: 32
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Post by diferg on Oct 30, 2022 9:17:04 GMT -5
what Tightwadted said: cheap saws all is ok BUT get a quality metal cutting blade! (or 3)
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Post by Edd505 on Oct 30, 2022 22:14:18 GMT -5
If thats how you decide to go this will be way better than a saws all, battery or 110V.
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Post by laknox on Oct 31, 2022 9:48:19 GMT -5
Typical "quality Amish construction / engineering".
Lyle
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Post by rvcouple on Nov 5, 2022 16:45:30 GMT -5
What about the freon in the fridge? Not sure cutting the cooling lines/panels in an enclosed space is the healthiest thing to do.
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