Changing from Dometic RV Fridge to Household 110v Fridge

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Hi all,

I know you guys have a lot of different opinions on this as I have heard quite a few of them. Bottom line is that Darlene really really dislikes the way the Dometic RV fridge works. So, out it came and I am putting in a Whirlpool 10cu foot fridge like Gordon did. Gordon has described his adventure in putting his in and I will when I am done. The difference is I have to do quite a bit more modification to my cabinet than he did. (every one is custom, eh). So my question to those of you that have the big house fridge in yours already is this.

How much gap is there between the side of your fridge and the cabinet? I have to cut mine and I was thinking about 3/8" on each side.

I have to cut the sides, top and lower the platform the old fridge was sitting on and cut down the vent below it as well as the drawer height.

thanks

tom