Everchill Refrigerator in a 2022 Valor 43v13

[kthompson2k]

Hello,
Seeking help/advice, we are on our 2nd everchill 16.6 cu 12v refrigerator & it has also failed, same old problem freezer works but fridge does not cool.
I have read where this is a very well known problem and believe I also read where they have stopped warranting them as well.
Has anyone else found a different 12v refrigerator that has actually held up as well as filled the space for the refrigerator? online research makes me think there is no other unit that will fit without some major modifications to the surrounding cabinet.
If not 12v have considered buying a 120v unit and either installing a 120v circuit to it from the panel or using a 12v to 120v inverter to power the unit, has anyone tried this approach?
Thank you for any advice!

Kevin

 

[John R]

Our 22 385fl came with a residential fridge and inverter. We haven’t had any issues (knock on wood). I sure see a lot of issues on here with the 12V units

 

[7426TRISS]

We have a 2024 385FL, knock on wood, no problem with it yet

 

[Erik]

Are folks having major issues with the Furrion 12Vs as well? I asked my local RV repair guy here about switching out the Norcold 2-way in my old Jayco for a 12V and he said "they all have issues". If it were him, he'd just get a 110 unit from Lowe's/Amazon that's close in size and be done with it. That would work ok for me, since I almost exclusively camp with hookups, but not for some I'm sure.

 

[Lantley]

Yes the 1st generation 12 volt models are problematic. They work on paper but need the bugs worked out in the real world.
Unfortunately the buyers of these RV's are the guinea pigs and are testing these models in the field.
I learned years ago to avoid being the tester if you can. Tech's in the field are not familiar with them and struggle to 1st diagnose the problem.
Once correctly diagnosing the problem figuring out the solution can be even a bigger hurdle. Getting 12 volt fix and making them reliable can be a long term process. My same thoughts apply to 12 volt A/C units.
I deliberately have a proven 6 speed transmission in my truck and a propane/electric fridge in my RV.
I do believe 12 volts fridges are viable and will be the wave of the future. However, someone needs to work out the bugs in the meantime.
Regrettably that someone has to suffer through the process.
If you are in a position to go to 120 volts that maybe a better option for some who seldom/never camp off the grid without 110 A.C. power .
While 120 volts fridges are not as flexible to being off grid they are more reliable at this point