lansisco Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 I have a 1985 Escaper with a missing water heater door. I can't identify the manufacturer based on any markings discernible to me. The rough opening is approx 12 X 12. I can post pics, but I'm guessing this is a common appliance. As I typed that last sentence I realized there is nothing common about these things, except people's passion for them. Anyway, where can I get a door? Also my fridge one is a piece of plywood, and I'd really like to make that look nice too. Thanks All! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 They have a tendency to blow off if not properly latched maybe a web site with some pictures might help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fred heath Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Worst case, you can go to HD or Lowe’s and purchase a cold air return register for HVAC. They come in various sizes, usually made of Aluminum and attach with 2 screws. White is the most common color. You could always paint to match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctgriffi Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Depends on the make/model... and some exact measurements would help. I just replaced the door on my original Atwood G4-6 4gal with this colonial white, 6gal replacement, which was 18”x14-1/2”. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002UC6UAA/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_i_XcpdFbKSR6WZX Perfect fit for mine and not a bad color match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 The refrigerator doors were made to have panels inserted. Someone apparently put a piece of plywood in yours. I am not sure if you need to remove the door to insert a new one but you can cut one out of any thin panel. Laminate, wood paneling, even a opaque plexiglass. They make some very cool plexiglass panels now. The water heater door is the standard size for the smaller Suburban water heaters. I usually buy eBay https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313.TR2.TRC1.A0.H0.Xsuburban+water+heater+door.TRS0&_nkw=suburban+water+heater+door&_sacat=50067&LH_TitleDesc=0&_osacat=50067&_odkw=water+heater+door Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 The Domedic had a thin metal sheet so there isn't much room not sure how they got a piece of plywood in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 "Also my fridge one is a piece of plywood ..." I guess I'm the only one who interpreted this to mean the outside fridge 'door'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lansisco Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Derek up North said: "Also my fridge one is a piece of plywood ..." I guess I'm the only one who interpreted this to mean the outside fridge 'door'. You are correct, Sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Anything here useful? https://store.bentsrv.com/bentsrv/drilldown.php?ProdClass=Appliance+and+Accessories&PriCat=Refrigerator+Accessories&SecCat=Side+Vents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lansisco Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Mine is almost square. Take a look. Most of what I see are rectangular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Like I said it's a Suburban. The Atwood doors are rectangle. It also looks like a flush mount. Use a Ebay link I posted or Google it. For the outside fridge access door you need post pics and give us model number. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lansisco Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 40 minutes ago, linda s said: Like I said it's a Suburban. The Atwood doors are rectangle. It also looks like a flush mount. Use a Ebay link I posted or Google it. For the outside fridge access door you need post pics and give us model number. Linda S Thank you very much, Linda! The Suburban covers look to be what I need. The fridge is a dometic RM461 Gas/Electric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 About a hundred bucks but top and bottom will match and will upgrade look. Your fridge size is listed https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dometic-Fridge-Vent-Set-for-Electrolux-or-Dometic-3-way-Caravan-Fridge/131509386790?hash=item1e9e91fe26:g:GBgAAOSwipleiatd Yes it's from Australia. Got to buy them where you can find them. Linda S Never mind. The listing must be wrong. No way that would fit. Need measurements please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lansisco Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 On 7/15/2020 at 8:27 PM, linda s said: About a hundred bucks but top and bottom will match and will upgrade look. Your fridge size is listed https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dometic-Fridge-Vent-Set-for-Electrolux-or-Dometic-3-way-Caravan-Fridge/131509386790?hash=item1e9e91fe26:g:GBgAAOSwipleiatd Yes it's from Australia. Got to buy them where you can find them. Linda S Never mind. The listing must be wrong. No way that would fit. Need measurements please The opening measurements for the area the door apparently occupied are 21.5 wide X 13.25 tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 This is the right one. https://www.amazon.com/Dometic-3109350-011-Refrigerator-Vent-Sidewall/dp/B004LELY6K/ref=pd_lpo_263_img_0/146-4182632-5915548?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004LELY6K&pd_rd_r=e6d0ee12-f570-42f7-87be-a0c20cb20dce&pd_rd_w=7hgPc&pd_rd_wg=u5hLU&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=Q97X27SQB792CWPSX2ZF&psc=1&refRID=Q97X27SQB792CWPSX2ZF Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lansisco Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 16 hours ago, linda s said: This is the right one. https://www.amazon.com/Dometic-3109350-011-Refrigerator-Vent-Sidewall/dp/B004LELY6K/ref=pd_lpo_263_img_0/146-4182632-5915548?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004LELY6K&pd_rd_r=e6d0ee12-f570-42f7-87be-a0c20cb20dce&pd_rd_w=7hgPc&pd_rd_wg=u5hLU&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=Q97X27SQB792CWPSX2ZF&psc=1&refRID=Q97X27SQB792CWPSX2ZF Linda S I ordered that one. Thanks very much Linda! May I ask how you knew that was the one? I can't find much data. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 I just went by the size you posted Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lansisco Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 Thank you Linda!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lansisco Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 On 7/20/2020 at 4:13 PM, linda s said: This is the right one. https://www.amazon.com/Dometic-3109350-011-Refrigerator-Vent-Sidewall/dp/B004LELY6K/ref=pd_lpo_263_img_0/146-4182632-5915548?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004LELY6K&pd_rd_r=e6d0ee12-f570-42f7-87be-a0c20cb20dce&pd_rd_w=7hgPc&pd_rd_wg=u5hLU&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=Q97X27SQB792CWPSX2ZF&psc=1&refRID=Q97X27SQB792CWPSX2ZF Linda S Thanks again Linda!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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