New Atwood Frig

[Jubal]

Atwood Will Debut Unique RV Fridge in August | RV Business
Results of RV industry test are still pending.

 

[BCnomad]

2011??

 

[rbryan4]

Atwood Will Debut Unique RV Fridge in August | RV Business
Results of RV industry test are still pending.

These came out in 2011. Here's the link to dealers in Washington state. I could not find a distributor list in BC.

Service Center / Dealer Locator for Atwood Mobile Products

 

[jamman-ESC]

Looks like it and an older Dometic model cool MUCH better than the Dometic 8 series - upper 20s to mid 30s at ambient 110F.
http://rvrefrigeration.com/wp-content/uploads/Evaluation-Report-rev4.pdf

 

[rbryan4]

Looks like it and an older Dometic model cool MUCH better than the Dometic 8 series - upper 20s to mid 30s at ambient 110F.
http://rvrefrigeration.com/wp-content/uploads/Evaluation-Report-rev4.pdf

Thanks for the link. Didn't really see that much of a difference in the test data. The tester's conclusion says it all:

"The bottom line is that the helium absorption refrigerator provides adequate refrigeration and performs well relative to the hydrogen absorption refrigerator."

Not 'revolutionary' IMHO.

 

[jamman-ESC]

The point is T rated (properly designed) absorption fridges do fine in hot weather.

 

[Jubal]

The point is T rated (properly designed) absorption fridges do fine in hot weather.

I was aware that the initial post was dated. I was hoping that someone else would also pursue additional information/testing and draw a logical conclusion.
Now "if only" we could convince Ford's RV Training and Service to test the more efficient Dometic RM8 series for comparison !

Thank you, JAMMAN

 

[rbryan4]

Now "if only" we could convince Ford's RV Training and Service to test the more efficient Dometic RM8 series for comparison!

If it were the "T" climate class rated one, I'll bet it would do fine.

 

[MyronL]

Well that Atwood news release is three years old. Are there no updated results or evaluations? Silence is deafening.

 

[rbryan4]

Well that Atwood news release is three years old. Are there no updated results or evaluations? Silence is deafening.

They're good fridges by all accounts, but not really applicable to the Escape. They only come in 7 CF and 8 CF sizes.

 

[Jubal]

Dimensions

Dometic RML8555R 6.7 cu. ft. 3-Way Refrigerator Overall Dimensions: 49 1/8"H X 20 5/8"W X 23 1/2"D

Atwood 12003 Helium 3-Way Refrigerator with Fan 6.6 Cubic Feet

Dimensions:
6.6 Cu. Ft.
22.8"W x 52.5"H x 23.7"D
Most probably would fit a Escape TT​

 

[MyronL]

And the price tag... I heard Fourteen to eighteen hundred bucks. There's a deal breaker.

Not cool.

 

[Jubal]

Are we willing to pay more for something that works ?

Designed to Fit
Atwood Helium refrigerators are designed to fit the standard 6 & 8 cu.ft. rough openings of both Dometic and Norcold.
Your Price:​

$1,381.73
109 Degree DCS Performance Testing Results

CSA demands the refrigerator cabinets cool to below 15.8° F (freezer) and 42.8° F (cooler) within 12 hours at 109.4° F ambient temperature.​

Atwood Helium Refrigerator Results:​

• 6 cu. ft.
  
  • Freezer Air: 11 Degrees
    
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  • Cooler Air: 38 Degrees

Dometic RML 8555R Euro 6.7 cu. ft. 3-Way Refrigerator
Internet SALE

$1,419.89 SAVE $100.10

Reg $1,519.99
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[MyronL]

Don't forget to add the sales tax and the shipping. No way that's worth a tray of ice cubes to me.

 

[Jubal]

So you will be using the ice cubes in your cooler ?

 

[MyronL]

Got a great ice cube maker in my house. Who doesn't bring along a cooler? Yes I removed the freezer compartment in my perfectly adequate 4.3 and will be adding that baffle, with reflectix, because a hope and a prayer cannot hurt. Maybe also a fan. Good enough for my tipping point.

...let's see now, take a dozen ice cubes, divided into $1650.00... hmm.

 

[jamman-ESC]

It's basically the same price as the Dometic RML8555 6.3 cu ft unit.

Take out the existing inadequate unit and pay for the new one - probably not. (If ETI offered to install it and help with the cost as a replacement I would be VERY interested.)

Get the new one ETI-installed in a new trailer for up to a moderate fee - absolutely. (Not currently possible, but Reace does pay attention to us.)

 

[rbryan4]

It's basically the same price as the Dometic RML8555 6.3 cu ft unit.

Take out the existing inadequate unit and pay for the new one - probably not. (If ETI offered to install it and help with the cost as a replacement I would be VERY interested.)

Get the new one ETI-installed in a new trailer for up to a moderate fee - absolutely. (Not currently possible, but Reace does pay attention to us.)

I agree. Also, the helium technology is a nice advancement, but there's not a lot of difference in the performance of the Atwood and a Tropical climate class Dometic. Its still absorption. What is needed are fridges with the appropriate performance for the climate they will be used in. Hot summers in North America are not compatible with a 'sub-normal' climate fridge.

 

[Rossue]

"I agree. Also, the helium technology is a nice advancement, but there's not a lot of difference in the performance of the Atwood and a Tropical climate class Dometic. Its still absorption."

Can ETI obtain a Tropical class Dometic?

 

[J Mac]

Rossue, why not call and ask ETI. Then we'll all know.