We have a 2012 Carriage Cameo and out Norcold Fridge (Model N1095 RT) decided so go "south" with ammonia leak. So now the unit is dead and must be replaced. I was told by Norcold that a Model NA10LXR would replace the existing unit. Dometic only makes a 8 cu and not a 10 CU. Has anyone recently replaced their Norcold with a new model. Are they reliable? The internet reviews don't look too good, so I was hoping that someone out there could give me some advise. We do not want to replace with a Standard Home fridge.

You might want to look at the new 12volt only fridge. It uses a 12 volt compressor like home units. I personally don't have one but if my fridge gives out I will purchase one. No propane to shut off going through tunnels or refueling at gas stations.

Google "Replacement RV Fridge". Rebuilt cooling units (complete) are available and even when installed by a dealer's shop are considerably cheaper than a new fridge,

My opinion--yours may vary:If one gets either a 12 or 120 volt only fridge the small batteries typically used OEM may not be enough for your camping style (depending on disconnected time.) Additional batteries may be necessary even for the 12 volt only. Adding a 120 volt residential does require adding an inverter--that is what we got OEM in our fifth wheel and we love it. The Everchill brand of 12 volt compressor fridge is being used frequently now by Forest River brands (saves the cost of the inverter.) However, 2 folks with brand new trailers where we camped in January were having trouble with them. One noisy as all get out and the other tripping out so as unusable. I wouldn't touch an Everchill, myself.

Allworth wrote:Google "Replacement RV Fridge". Rebuilt cooling units (complete) are available and even when installed by a dealer's shop are considerably cheaper than a new fridge,This...and I'll add, often times a propane sales/propane appliance dealer will be able to order a cooling unit, and have a tech on hand to install it. Jerry

I have to admit with as much as we like to dry camp or boondock if our awesome Norcold were to die I would replace it with a 12 volt compressor fridge.420 watts of solar and two Honda EU2000s, we would be ok.

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wrvond
Explorer II
Mar 28, 2022
Our camper came equipped with the Norcold N10DCX - 10 cubic foot unit. I've got a 200 watt solar panel and a single deep cycle 12v battery. The other day, while installing a hardwired EMS the refrigerator was on battery (along with the lights) for about six hours. It was a cloudy day and the refrigerator started beeping (indicating low power) after about five hours.
When I purchased the camper, the refrigerator was turned on to maximum cooling on both the upper and lower sections. I drove from Michigan to West Virginia with no battery at all (dealer failed to install one), yet the refrigerator was happy to run on the voltage provided by the truck and/or solar panel. Since most of the drive was made in the rain, I imagine the unit was being powered primarily by the truck and would have run indefinitely while going down the road.
fj12ryder
Explorer III
Mar 28, 2022
Or it didn't have enough power to beep for Low Power. :)

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