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    Posted: 09 Mar 2020 at 7:21pm
I have a 2017 R-Pod 180 that has one of the small refrigerators and I would like to upgrade it to one that is bigger, like what they are putting in some of the newer 195/196s. I was wondering if anyone here has done that mod.

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Originally posted by Puckett435

I have a 2017 R-Pod 180 that has one of the small refrigerators and I would like to upgrade it to one that is bigger, like what they are putting in some of the newer 195/196s. I was wondering if anyone here has done that mod.

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Hello Cheri and welcome!
Unfortunately, it would be very difficult to replace the refrigerator. The space is limited. I'm not 100% sure about the 180, but isn't the refrigerator in the slide-out? It would not be possible to raise the exhaust vent higher. In the 179, the convection/microwave is above the refrigerator. I guess one could eliminate that and put a larger refrigerator in, but making sure it is properly vented would likely be an issue.
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The other, much simpler option is to either get a high quality cooler or a good 12Vdc (compressor, not thermoelectric) fridge and locate it either in the TV or under the table. And, you can keep your beverages in it and place it outside during the day. We find that if we don't fill up the Dometic with beverages than there is plenty of room in it for a week's worth of food for two.
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I agree with Offgrid-we use a high quality cooler for most liquids and vegetables. leaving plenty of refrigerator space . Freeze half gallon jugs and put one in each end of the cooler and with careful usge they will last 5-6 days. I also made an insulated cover for the cooler which helps.
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We got a Lifetime ice chest at Wally World for about $95, that is comparable to the high end ones, such as Yeti.  With ice in repurposed Costco nut and candy plastic containers, we've been able to keep drinks and such cold for a week.
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Originally posted by Puckett435

I have a 2017 R-Pod 180 that has one of the small refrigerators and I would like to upgrade it to one that is bigger, like what they are putting in some of the newer 195/196s. I was wondering if anyone here has done that mod.

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As far as I've seen most all of us have a cabinet over the Frig (wether space or microwave). If you can do without that space (or Microwave) you have a shot at it. With some effort and a jigsaw, you can open up enough. I don't recall the exact model, yet Dometic does make a larger that fits. 

I looked into this and really thought I would do it. Have to say... really glad I didn't..

It came down to, I won't have a frig large enough to do 'everything' I hope for. AND that space (no microwave here) is important storage (eye level) space. 

The Frig is big enough to get 'us' beyond the point of replenishing the 'fresh' stuff (greens only last so long, aye). 
The Freezer, I almost want to remove... yet we do use it (as small as it is..). 

We do  run a separate cooler as well. That in my mind, is the way to go. 
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I made a built in cooler under the dinette bench. We put two 4 litre containers of ice in a tub, the ice lasts 8 to 10 days pending on outside temp
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Nice job as usual!
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That is very cool!  

If you don't mind me asking, what styrofoam did you use?  Did you have to "seal" the surface of the foam?  And did you put a drain in it or do you just wipe it out when you're done?

Sorry for firing the questions, but I definitely see a mod in my future? :-)
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I used the blue Styrofoam ( R 8 ) then covered it with laminate siliconed the corners. No drain we put the ice in a tub and what ever is wet we wipe it up
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