Replacement Fridge for 1995 Tiara 3300 Open

[Adnausea]

Has anyone found a replacement fridge that fits the existing space and wiring schematic to replace a Norcold DE 704 (Operates on 110V or 12V.)

[mc307tank]

What is the size of the opening

[Adnausea]

I’m guessing the size/dimensions of the refrigerator — but I guess the question is what replacement fridge matches the specs/ dimensions?

[mc307tank]

I have a set of specs from Dometic but I'll be damned if I can figure out how to put them in a post

The are an odd ball size

[Craig Dunlop]

Just replaced my Norcold fridge on my 99 3500 express.  Replacement is DE 0041.  Fits perfect in the opening, however the wood panel needs to be sized down.  Easily cut with a razor blade.  Getting in the boat is a totally different challenge.  I had to remove the cabin sliding hatch and all trim.  Not as bad as it sounds.  Remove door on fridge.  Then had to remove four screws holding the compressor on and very slowly and carefully bend the soft copper tubing so the compressor would sit on top of the fridge.  Secured it with a zip tie and string.  It fit through with the tightest of tolerance.  Set aside two hours.

[Adnausea]

Just replaced my Norcold fridge on my 99 3500 express.  Replacement is DE 0041.  Fits perfect in the opening, however the wood panel needs to be sized down.  Easily cut with a razor blade.  Getting in the boat is a totally different challenge.  I had to remove the cabin sliding hatch and all trim.  Not as bad as it sounds.  Remove door on fridge.  Then had to remove four screws holding the compressor on and very slowly and carefully bend the soft copper tubing so the compressor would sit on top of the fridge.  Secured it with a zip tie and string.  It fit through with the tightest of tolerance.  Set aside two hours.

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Thanks for all the detail and instruction. I had a feeling that cabin door would have to come off. I replaced the rollers on the bottom of the door a few years ago so know that drill already. I’ll give it a shot.