Replace Absorption Fridge With 12v 2020 Micro Minnie 1800BH

[gus6464]

I have a 2020 micro minnie 1800bh with the absorption fridge and currently in the process of installing 800w of solar and 580ah of lithium plus victron gear.

Because of this I would like to replace the absorption fridge it came with a 12v fridge. Does anyone know if the Dometic DMC4101 is a direct fit replacement?

 

[fanrgs]

What brand/model is currently in it? How many cu. ft. is it? If the Dometic doesn't fit, look at Norcold. One of the biggest advantages to a 12v is a larger cu. ft. capacity in the same size space as the absorption fridge.

You can also have the propane-120vac unit mechanism replaced by a 12v compressor unit using the existing box. It is sold in kits for DIY or can be installed by JC Refrigeration, a company in the same part of Indiana where most RVs are built. May or may not be cheaper than a replacement 12v fridge.

After two 2-way RV fridges, we LOVE our 12v compressor fridge. Keeps ice cream frozen hard in 100 degree weather! Never had that with a propane-electric fridge

 

[No1Hunter]

I have a 2020 micro minnie 1800bh with the absorption fridge and currently in the process of installing 800w of solar and 580ah of lithium plus victron gear.

Because of this I would like to replace the absorption fridge it came with a 12v fridge. Does anyone know if the Dometic DMC4101 is a direct fit replacement?

That is a lot of solar panels for your size of trailer. Are they all going on the roof? I would like to see a post on your build out, with lots of pictures. Also, stock wiring from the panels to your controller or did you replace it with something bigger?

 

[gus6464]

That is a lot of solar panels for your size of trailer. Are they all going on the roof? I would like to see a post on your build out, with lots of pictures. Also, stock wiring from the panels to your controller or did you replace it with something bigger?

I made a thread about it here.

DIY solar and victron multiplus install on my '20 1800BH

Took me two weeks to do everything after work and the whole thing was much easier than I thought. Running the 2x ac wires and 1x dc wires from the front to the panel inside was actually pretty easy as there is an easily accessible access hole where the gas line runs. I installed 2x 400W...

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I did not replace the stock wiring that was ran from the factory for the solar panels as it was already 10awg and I am running the panels in series so there was no need.

Since I am running a 100/50 mppt I am actually over-paneled but it's not a big deal as the odds of hitting max theoretical generation is low.

 

[gus6464]

What brand/model is currently in it? How many cu. ft. is it? If the Dometic doesn't fit, look at Norcold. One of the biggest advantages to a 12v is a larger cu. ft. capacity in the same size space as the absorption fridge.

You can also have the propane-120vac unit mechanism replaced by a 12v compressor unit using the existing box. It is sold in kits for DIY or can be installed by JC Refrigeration, a company in the same part of Indiana where most RVs are built. May or may not be cheaper than a replacement 12v fridge.

After two 2-way RV fridges, we LOVE our 12v compressor fridge. Keeps ice cream frozen hard in 100 degree weather! Never had that with a propane-electric fridge

It's a DM2672 which is a 6cu fridge which sucks because the newer 1800BH's come with an 8cu absorption/10cu 12v but the hole they made on mine is exactly for the 6cu and I didn't want to go through the hassle of modifying the area.

I ended up ordering the DMC4081 which is same exact dimensions as the DM2672 but it's 8cu. The 10cu dometic is the exact same width and depth just ~6 taller but since the heater is right underneath the fridge hole I'd rather not mess with it.