RM2354 Fridge door

[grantpallen]

Traveling in Southern California and my door has broke off at the top hinge. The local Rv dealer says that it is obsolete! Does anyone have door or a fix for this? I am selling my 17b in March and would like to have it fixed for a new owner.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by grantpallen

Traveling in Southern California and my door has broke off at the top hinge. The local Rv dealer says that it is obsolete! Does anyone have door or a fix for this? I am selling my 17b in March and would like to have it fixed for a new owner.

I am not sure but Little House Customs might have a fix . Maybe Escape might have one laying around . Maybe there is a plastic paste to do a repair . All I can think of . Oh one more, check RV refrigerator parts on the internet like a junk yard for RV parts . Hope you can find something . Pat

[gbaglo]

If you search, using the Google box at the bottom of Search, there are many threads on the subject. One of them may help ( but, I'm not gonna read them all to find out ).

[akmacs]

Not sure your are wanting to replace the whole door but I found what looks to be the part number for the door on this website:

Laurelhurst Distributors Parts Breakdown - Dometic Refrigerators

This company appears to have a replacement door based on that part #:

Dometic 3851163034 Refrigerator DR ASM,FF,RM2350,L,BS,AUS - Doors - Refrigerator Parts - Refrigerators - RV Appliances

I've never heard of that company so it would be best to do your due diligence before ordering.

[rubicon327]

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

I am not sure but Little House Customs might have a fix.

The LHC kit should work with the RM2354, but I would call and speak to Larry just to be sure it can be used to repair the exact issue you have.

Store | Little House Customs

This thread might help also...
www.escapeforum.org/forums/f9/frig-door-fell-off-6717.html

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by akmacs

This company appears to have a replacement door based on that part #:

Dometic 3851163034 Refrigerator DR ASM,FF,RM2350,L,BS,AUS - Doors - Refrigerator Parts - Refrigerators - RV Appliances

I've never heard of that company so it would be best to do your due diligence before ordering.

Dyer's is a well known company. Along the same lines as e-trailer.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by rubicon327

The LHC kit should work with the RM2354, but I would call and speak to Larry just to be sure it can be used to repair the exact issue you have.

Store | Little House Customs

This thread might help also...
www.escapeforum.org/forums/f9/frig-door-fell-off-6717.html

That's what I was thinking Dave . But I would definetly give a call first . Much simpler and cheaper . Pat

[grantpallen]

Emailed little house of customs and the hinge repair kit will not work on this model I called and talked to Reese and he felt he could make the new style door work. Going to see if the local dealer in Indio may be able to make one fit. If not I will limp home with this one.

Thx the reply’s!

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by grantpallen

Emailed little house of customs and the hinge repair kit will not work on this model I called and talked to Reese and he felt he could make the new style door work. Going to see if the local dealer in Indio may be able to make one fit. If not I will limp home with this one.

Thx the reply’s!

Bummer ! Don't give up . I don't know where I saw them before but there are some junked RV refrigerator parts out there . Keep digging . Plastic patch with metal reenforcment .Pat

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

Bummer ! Don't give up . I don't know where I saw them before but there are some junked RV refrigerator parts out there . Keep digging . Plastic patch with metal reenforcment .Pat

Check the internet
Colaw RV parts and salvage
Arizona RV salvage
California RV salvage
Talk to them and they may be able to lead you to has what you need if they don't .
I am in the middle of something or I would check these sources for you . Pat

[Donna D.]

IF you're in California, here's a place to check too. Located in Sacramento: RV Doctor George - Home

[Patandlinda]

Goggle RV Salvage Sources . There is over 25 listed even in Washington State . If they don't have many will know where to get what you want . Pat

[lyndamac]

Try Benlo RV in Indio. Same thing happened to us last year, and they attached a plate at the top and bottom of the door where the hinge pin attaches. Cost $100, but has worked fine ever since.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by lyndamac

Try Benlo RV in Indio. Same thing happened to us last year, and they attached a plate at the top and bottom of the door where the hinge pin attaches. Cost $100, but has worked fine ever since.

That would work but sure pricey . Pat

[currinh]

I end up going more and more to PDX RV LLC. They stock many repare parts for RV appliances. Does this look like the hinge part?

Thanks.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by currinh

I end up going more and more to PDX RV LLC. They stock many repare parts for RV appliances. Does this look like the hinge part?

Thanks.

Alright Hugh . Just in case I bookmarked . Pat

[rubicon327]

Originally Posted by currinh

I end up going more and more to PDX RV LLC. They stock many repare parts for RV appliances. Does this look like the hinge part?

Thanks.

When you look at the parts breakdown that akmacs provided in post #4 that part is the hinge for the small interior freezer door.

This is the upper right hand hinge that would be needed for the RM2354 based on the parts breakdown, but I’m not sure it solves the problem.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Hinge-U....c100011.m1850

[Pfeathers]

Hi Folks. I got the crack in my 2018 17B with a dometic RM2354 frig. Called dometic and they want $370 for the same door that would only happen again.

I thought I could do better so I decided to do my own fix. I took the door off, made some wooden patterns for a metal support plate. I bought some stainless plate for $3 at the steel yard. Plate is about 1/16 inch thickness. I sealed the cracks with super glue first after first pulling the grommet that the door hinge post fits into. I filled the cavity behind the grommet with with thickened epoxy and reset the grommet, making sure the pin could still fit in the grommet. Then I fabricated my plates. I used #8 inch and half screws to secure the hinge plate to the door.

Fun little project. Seems pretty sturdy. Time will tell.

[Ron in BC]

Good job. Probably stronger than the original.

Ron

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Pfeathers

Hi Folks. I got the crack in my 2018 17B with a dometic RM2354 frig. Called dometic and they want $370 for the same door that would only happen again.

I thought I could do better so I decided to do my own fix. I took the door off, made some wooden patterns for a metal support plate. I bought some stainless plate for $3 at the steel yard. Plate is about 1/16 inch thickness. I sealed the cracks with super glue first after first pulling the grommet that the door hinge post fits into. I filled the cavity behind the grommet with with thickened epoxy and reset the grommet, making sure the pin could still fit in the grommet. Then I fabricated my plates. I used #8 inch and half screws to secure the hinge plate to the door.

Fun little project. Seems pretty sturdy. Time will tell.

Looks like a excellent fix to me ! 👍🏻Pat